eBook Studio vs Mdly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
eBook Studio
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Easy eBook Maker for Everyone This app allows anyone to create eBooks with ease. Simply prepare your manuscript, and you can generate an EPUB file immediately. It is highly recommended for those looking to publish on Kindle or distribute their own digital books. From novels and practical guides to workbooks and manuals, you can create a wide variety of books. With intuitive controls that require no HTML or specialized knowledge, it’s the ideal tool for personal publishing and Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP).
Mdly
This app provides a fast, read-only experience for viewing Markdown and Mermaid files across Apple devices. It offers seamless iCloud synchronization, powerful rendering of modern Markdown features, and inline support for various Mermaid diagrams, all within a distraction-free interface.
- Read-only Markdown viewing
- Mermaid diagram rendering
- iCloud Drive integration
- Full-text search
- Table of Contents navigation
- Dark and light themes
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Mdly is a fast, read-only Markdown viewer designed for effortless reading across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Open your .md files directly from iCloud Drive or local folders and enjoy clean, distraction-free rendering anywhere. Built for developers, writers, and anyone who keeps documentation in Markdown, Mdly focuses on one thing: reading Markdown comfortably. Seamless iCloud Experience Access the same Markdown files across all your Apple devices. Files created on your Mac appear instantly on iPhone and iPad through iCloud sync. Powerful Markdown Rendering Mdly fully supports modern Markdown features: - Headings, lists, tables, blockquotes - Syntax-highlighted code blocks - GitHub-style Markdown rendering Mermaid Diagram Support Render Mermaid diagrams inline, including: - Flowcharts - Sequence diagram - Timelines and more Perfect for viewing technical documentation on the go. Designed for Reading Mdly is intentionally read-only — no editing distractions. - Slide-up Table of Contents navigation - Full-text search across files - Recent files access - Dark and light themes - Clean typography optimized for long reading
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: eBook Studio at $0.99 against Mdly's $1.99. eBook Studio also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and chart position 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
eBook Studio costs $0.99 and Mdly $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
eBook Studio ships an update every 8 days, Mdly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | eBook Studio | Mdly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #145 — better | #149 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 株式会社キイロ乃カモ | Yuta Hoshina |
In-app purchases
eBook Studio
No in-app purchases
Mdly
No in-app purchases
