MDPeak vs MD Preview
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MDPeak
A distraction-free workspace for reading Markdown files, offering features like multi-document support, split view, and syntax highlighting. It's designed for developers and technical writers who need a clean environment for documentation and notes.
- Multi-document workspace
- Split view for source and rendered Markdown
- GitHub Flavored Markdown rendering
- Syntax highlighting for 40+ languages
- Fast local file access
- Reading tools (word count, reading time)
- Smart search within documents
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MDPeak is a fast, distraction-free Markdown reading workspace built for developers, technical writers, students, and power users. Read documentation, README files, notes, and technical content in a clean environment designed for focus and clarity — without the complexity of a full editor. Unlike many Markdown apps, MDPeak is completely ad-free. No banners, no pop-ups, no distractions. FEATURES • Multi-Document Workspace Open and switch between multiple Markdown files with a fast tabbed interface inspired by professional desktop workflows. • Split View Read rendered Markdown alongside the raw source code on supported screen sizes. • Beautiful Markdown Rendering Enjoy high-fidelity rendering with support for GitHub Flavored Markdown including tables, task lists, code blocks, and more. • Syntax Highlighting Professional code rendering for 40+ programming languages. • Fast Local File Access Open local .md files instantly with native performance and smooth navigation. • Reading Tools Track word count, character count, and estimated reading time while navigating large technical documents. • Smart Search Quickly search within the active document and jump between results efficiently. • RTL Language Support Automatic right-to-left detection for Arabic and other RTL languages, with manual controls available. • Dark Mode & Themes Enjoy a comfortable reading experience with carefully designed themes including Night, Sepia, Ocean, and Forest modes. MDPEAK PRO — ONE-TIME PURCHASE Unlock advanced features permanently with a single lifetime upgrade. No subscriptions. • LaTeX Support Render mathematical expressions and technical formulas beautifully. • Mermaid Diagrams Visualize flowcharts and diagrams directly inside your Markdown documents. • PDF & HTML Export Export and share documents professionally. • Premium Typography Choose from a curated collection of reading-focused fonts. • Advanced Workspace Personalization Customize themes and viewing preferences for your ideal reading environment. PRIVACY FIRST MDPeak is designed with privacy in mind. Your files remain on your device. No accounts. No cloud tracking. No user data collection. Built for focused Markdown reading.
MD Preview
This app provides a clean and elegant way to read markdown files from various cloud storage services. It offers beautiful formatting, syntax highlighting for numerous programming languages, and customizable themes. An optional one-time purchase unlocks additional features like PDF export and custom font sizes.
- Open .md files from cloud storage
- Beautifully formatted markdown rendering
- Syntax highlighting for 180+ languages
- Toggle between preview and raw markdown
- Collapsible table of contents
- 6 free reading themes
- Export to PDF (premium)
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MD Preview is a fast, elegant Markdown reader for the .md files AI assistants write, your notes, and technical docs. Open a file from Files, iCloud Drive, or anywhere else, and it formats beautifully in an instant. READING • Open any .md or HTML file • Headings, tables, code blocks, task lists, and images, rendered cleanly • Syntax highlighting for 30+ common programming languages • Math (LaTeX) and Mermaid flowcharts, sequence diagrams and pie charts • Collapsible table of contents: tap a heading to jump to it • Switch between the preview and the markdown source in one tap • Right-to-left languages such as Arabic and Hebrew read right to left automatically • Distraction-free reading: tap the page to hide everything but the text READING FOLDER • Pick a folder once, and it's on the home screen every time • Works with local folders and iCloud Drive • Pin recent files so the ones you use most stay on top 6 FREE THEMES Paper, Midnight, Forest, Rosé, Ocean, and Lavender, in light and dark. Chinese, Japanese and Korean text uses the system's native fonts, crisp and easy on the eyes. PREMIUM: ONE-TIME PURCHASE • Read Aloud: natural voices read your docs to you, on a walk or when your eyes need a rest • PDF export: share formatted docs by AirDrop, email, or print • Reading fonts & text size: four fonts made for long reading, sized from compact to large • 4 extra themes: Solarized, Dracula, Nord and Tokyo Night • No subscription. Buy once, keep it forever. PRIVACY FIRST No account, no ads, no tracking. MD Preview reads your files where they are. It never uploads, copies, or stores them. Built by a solo developer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MD Preview at 5.0 against MDPeak's 3.7. MD Preview also leads on ratings volume (33 vs 3). MDPeak's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. MDPeak sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MD Preview sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MD Preview holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MD Preview has 33 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MDPeak | MD Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (33 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 33 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ayoub Mouakkir | Gejun Zhu |
Customer experience
MDPeak
MD Preview
In-app purchases
MDPeak
- MDPeak Pro$4.99
MD Preview
- MD Preview Premium$3.99






