# Researchist vs Markdown Plan

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Markdown Plan at none against Researchist's 1. Markdown Plan also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 27.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Researchist sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $39.99 per year. Markdown Plan asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Researchist | Markdown Plan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Size | 113 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 27.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Essayist Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537845386) | [Rex Garland](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590208096) |

## What reviewers say

### Researchist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/researchist-pdf-reader/id6749282472)

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Researchist Pro (Yearly) | $39.99 | per year |


### Markdown Plan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markdown-plan/id6751204727)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Researchist free?

Researchist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Markdown Plan free?

Markdown Plan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Researchist or Markdown Plan have ads?

Neither Researchist nor Markdown Plan shows ads.

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