Comparison

MDPeak vs MD Preview

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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)
Features
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MD Preview is a fast, elegant markdown reader. Open .md files from anywhere — Files, iCloud Drive, Google Drive, Dropbox — and read them with beautiful formatting. Built for people who work with AI tools that generate markdown files. No more squinting at raw text or pasting into web tools. Just open the file and read. WHAT IT DOES - Opens .md files from any document provider on your device - Renders headings, tables, code blocks, task lists, images, and more - Syntax highlighting for 180+ programming languages - Toggle between rendered preview and raw markdown - Share files via the iOS share sheet - Collapsible table of contents with tap-to-jump navigation - Pin recent files so they stay at the top, forever 6 FREE READING THEMES - Paper — Warm cream tones with serif headings - Midnight — Dark mode, easy on the eyes - Forest — Deep greens, earthy, and calm - Rosé — Soft pinks, elegant typography - Ocean — Cool blues, modern and clean - Lavender — Purple hues, gentle and refined PREMIUM UNLOCK — $1.99 ONE-TIME Want more? Upgrade once and keep it forever: - Export to PDF — Save beautifully rendered documents as PDFs - Custom Font Size — Adjust text size to your preference - 4 Extra Themes — Solarized, Dracula, Nord, and Tokyo Night - No subscription. Just a single purchase. NO ACCOUNT. NO ADS. PRIVACY FIRST. Just open a file and read it. That's it. MD Preview doesn't store, upload, or copy your files. It reads them in place from wherever they live. Recent files are remembered by path for quick access — nothing else is saved. Supports GitHub Flavored Markdown, including tables, strikethrough, task lists, and fenced code blocks.

Screenshots

MDPeak4 screens
MD Preview4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MD Preview at 5.0 against MDPeak's 3.7. MD Preview also leads on ratings volume (20 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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 20 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MDPeak versus MD Preview: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMDPeakMD Preview
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (20 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings320 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAyoub MouakkirGejun Zhu

Customer experience

MDPeak

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

MD Preview

All ratings20 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MDPeak

One-time1
  • MDPeak Pro$4.99
1 purchases

MD Preview

One-time1
  • MD Preview Premium$2.99

Questions

Is MDPeak free?
MDPeak is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MD Preview free?
MD Preview is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MDPeak or MD Preview?
MD Preview is rated higher. MDPeak averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while MD Preview averages 5.0 from 20 ratings.
Do MDPeak or MD Preview have ads?
Neither MDPeak nor MD Preview shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MDPeak or MD Preview?
MDPeak ships an update every 3 days, and MD Preview every 3 days. Most recently, MDPeak was updated on September 22, 2026 and MD Preview on September 11, 2026.

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