# MDWriter vs Amber

The clearest difference is price: MDWriter at Free against Amber's $2.99. Amber's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

MDWriter is free to download; Amber costs $2.99 up front. MDWriter sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.49 per month. Amber asks for nothing beyond the download.

MDWriter ships an update every 2 months, Amber fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MDWriter | Amber |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amber-simple-markdown/id6760438057/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Size | 5 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.4 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [hirokazu murabe](https://appshunter.io/developer/894364772) | [DONGWOOK LEE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871320322) |

## What reviewers say

### MDWriter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mdwriter-simple-text-editor/id6751864895)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan | $0.49 | per month |


### Amber

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amber-simple-markdown/id6760438057)

A Markdown notes app designed for efficient writing and a clear reading experience. Organize notes in folders, search your library, and sync across Apple devices. Includes built-in tutorials for easy onboarding.

**Highlights:** Markdown styling as you type, Folder organization, Fast writing and calm reading view, Search across library, Photo attachments, iCloud syncing across devices

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MDWriter free?

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

### Is Amber free?

Amber costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do MDWriter or Amber have ads?

MDWriter shows ads; Amber does not.

### Which is updated more often, MDWriter or Amber?

MDWriter ships an update every 2 months, and Amber fortnightly. Most recently, MDWriter was updated on October 11, 2026 and Amber on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*