Comparison

onCue vs Markdown Editor & Reader

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

onCue

Features
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Stop begging friends to read the script with you. With onCue, you can finally rehearse solo without sounding like a lunatic muttering both sides of the script. onCue reads your script aloud, giving each character a unique voice so you can rehearse naturally at any time, anywhere. Features: - Distinct voices for every character onCue automatically assigns natural, unique voices to each role in your script. You can rehearse with a full cast, even if it’s just you in the kitchen. - Rehearse anywhere Whether you’re commuting, waiting on set, or in a café, onCue helps you practice out loud or with headphones. It runs fully offline, so no Wi-Fi, no loading screens, no excuses. Just you, your script, and zero side-eye from strangers. - Instant script sharing Send your script to castmates with one tap. Share via AirDrop, email, or messages. Everyone gets the latest version without any drama (except the one you’re performing). - Privacy built in: Everything happens on your device. No accounts, no tracking, no data collection. Your lines stay yours, exactly as they should. onCue is perfect for actors, directors, and speech givers alike. --- onCue collects anonymous usage data through Aptabase (aptabase.com). You can view their privacy policy here: aptabase.com/legal/privacy If you have any issues contact me at j.a.wolfson@icloud.com

About

Markdown Editor & Reader

This app allows you to open, read, edit, and share Markdown files. It offers beautiful rendering, multiple themes, and export options to PDF and HTML, all while working completely offline.

Highlights
  • Beautiful Markdown rendering
  • Offline editing and reading
  • Export to PDF, HTML, DOC
  • Customizable themes
  • Table of Contents generation
  • File organization
Features
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Open, read, edit and share Markdown — beautifully. MD Preview is an all-in-one Markdown workspace for iPhone and iPad. Open Markdown files from Files, iCloud Drive, Mail or your favorite apps. Read beautifully rendered documents, edit when needed, browse GitHub READMEs, and export polished documents to PDF, HTML or DOC — all completely offline. Whether you're reviewing a README, editing technical documentation, writing notes, or preparing documents to share, MD Preview gives you everything you need in one clean, native experience. KEY FEATURES • Beautiful rendering — GitHub-flavored Markdown with proper typography, syntax-highlighted code blocks, tables, blockquotes and footnotes. • Two views, one tap — toggle between rendered preview and raw source mode. Source view supports text selection. • Table of Contents — auto-generated from headings; tap to jump anywhere in long documents. • 9 hand-crafted themes — Parchment (warm cream), Eclipse (deep navy), Woodland (mossy green), Blossom (soft pink), Tide (deep sea), Iris (vivid violet), Sunlit (cream amber), Nocturne (inky violet), Glacier (frosted slate). Light and dark variants. • Folders & recents — organize your markdown files into custom folders with icons and colors. Recently opened files reappear on home for one-tap access. • Smart export — generate a print-ready PDF with your chosen theme baked in. Share the original file, or copy the markdown to clipboard. • Font controls — adjust reading size for tired eyes or small screens. • Fully offline — no servers, no tracking, no signup. Your files stay on your device. • Native iOS feel — built with SwiftUI for iPhone and iPad. Supports light/dark mode, dynamic type, and the share sheet. PERFECT FOR • Reading READMEs from GitHub or local repos • Reviewing technical specs and documentation • Reading novels and notes written in Markdown • Sharing rendered docs with non-technical teammates • Exporting handouts as PDFs from a phone PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your documents stay on your device. • No accounts • No cloud processing • No tracking • No analytics SDK • No telemetry Everything works offline. PRIVACY MD Preview does not collect, store, or transmit your files. Everything runs on-device. There is no analytics SDK, no telemetry, no account. You can manage or disable auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. For more details, please refer to our privacy policy and terms of use. Privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/nguyendangnam-privacy-policy/home Term of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ — Open a .md file from Files, iCloud Drive, Mail or any sharing app — and start reading

Screenshots

onCue4 screens
Markdown Editor & Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: onCue at none against Markdown Editor & Reader's 1. Markdown Editor & Reader's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Markdown Editor & Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. onCue asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

onCue ships an update every 4 weeks, Markdown Editor & Reader weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
onCue versus Markdown Editor & Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteronCueMarkdown Editor & Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB18 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperLouise KiernanDang Nam Nguyen

In-app purchases

None

onCue

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Markdown Editor & Reader

One-time1
  • MD Preview Pro (Lifetime)$4.99

Questions

Is onCue free?
onCue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Markdown Editor & Reader free?
Markdown Editor & Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do onCue or Markdown Editor & Reader have ads?
Neither onCue nor Markdown Editor & Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, onCue or Markdown Editor & Reader?
onCue ships an update every 4 weeks, and Markdown Editor & Reader weekly. Most recently, onCue was updated on October 7, 2026 and Markdown Editor & Reader on October 31, 2026.

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