MDPeak vs Marklit
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.
Marklit
Instantly preview Markdown files with rich formatting, including LaTeX math and Mermaid diagrams. Supports over 100 programming languages and works offline. Seamlessly open files from any app with a share extension.
- Markdown preview
- LaTeX math rendering
- Mermaid diagram support
- Syntax highlighting
- Offline functionality
- Share extension
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AI tools now generate Markdown by the dozen — exported chats, notes, READMEs, and docs. But on your phone, a .md file is just a wall of #, *, and | symbols. Marklit fixes that. Open any Markdown file from any app and Marklit instantly renders it into a clean, beautifully formatted document you can actually read. WHY MARKLIT - Open .md, .markdown, HTML, JSX & TSX files from any app - Full CommonMark & GitHub Flavored Markdown support - LaTeX math equations powered by KaTeX - Mermaid diagrams: flowcharts, sequence diagrams & more - Syntax highlighting for 100+ programming languages - Interactive task lists, footnotes & GitHub-style callouts - Table of contents navigation - Automatic dark mode PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything renders on your device. Your files — including anything sensitive an AI tool produced — never leave your phone. Marklit works completely offline. Share extension included: send a file from any app and read it in Marklit in one tap. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Marklit at 5.0 against MDPeak's 3.7. Marklit also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 days). MDPeak's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. MDPeak sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Marklit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Marklit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.
MDPeak ships an update every 3 days, Marklit daily. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MDPeak | Marklit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Daily — better |
| 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 | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ayoub Mouakkir | 明明 常 |
Customer experience
MDPeak
Marklit
In-app purchases
MDPeak
- MDPeak Pro$4.99
Marklit
- Annual Subscription$5.991 Year
- Lifetime Subscription$9.99








