Comparison

TableLens vs Private Writer Markdown Editor

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

Head to head
About

TableLens

Features
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TableLens is a privacy-first table scanner that runs local AI models on your device to extract table structure and text — then lets you edit and export clean data. Privacy first On-device processing: table structure + OCR run locally No cloud upload by default: your images stay on your phone Local storage: documents and edits are saved on-device Key features Capture with camera or import from Photos Auto edge detection & correction, with manual corner adjustment AI table structure recognition + Chinese/English OCR (multi-candidate OCR) Cell editing: copy/paste, delete rows/columns, clear cells, up to 20-step undo Split view: compare image (40%) + table (60%), or image-only/table-only

About

Private Writer Markdown Editor

A fast, distraction-free writing application focused on privacy and security. It offers a clean interface for writing in Markdown or plain text with live formatting and auto-save. All your notes are stored locally and can be locked with a PIN.

Highlights
  • Markdown and plain text writing
  • Live formatting
  • Auto-save
  • Local data storage
  • PIN app lock
  • PDF export
  • Search and pin notes
Features
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▶ Private Writer – Write. Lock. Own your notes. ▶ Private Writer is a fast, distraction-free writing app built for people who care about privacy and focus. ▶ No account. No cloud. No tracking. Just write. ▶ Fast & Clean Writing ▷ Write in Markdown or plain text ▷ Live formatting while you type ▷ Smooth, lag-free editing ▷ Auto-save instantly — never lose your work ▶ Beautiful Preview ▷ Switch to a clean full preview ▷ Perfect for reading and reviewing ▷ Distraction-free layout ▶ Stay Organized ▷ Search by title and content ▷ Pin important notes ▷ Find everything instantly ▶ Private by Default ▷ Lock app with a 6-digit PIN ▷ All data stored locally ▷ No account • No cloud • No tracking ▶ Export Anytime ▷ Export notes as clean PDF ▷ Share or save anywhere ▶ Built for Focus Private Writer removes everything you don’t need. • No setup • No clutter • No distractions Just a calm space to think and write. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TableLens3 screens
Private Writer Markdown Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Private Writer Markdown Editor at Free against TableLens's $9.99. Private Writer Markdown Editor also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). TableLens's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Private Writer Markdown Editor is free to download; TableLens costs $9.99 up front. Private Writer Markdown Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TableLens asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
TableLens versus Private Writer Markdown Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTableLensPrivate Writer Markdown Editor
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKai ChenHai Nam Trinh

In-app purchases

None

TableLens

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Private Writer Markdown Editor

One-time1
  • Unlock Premium$1.99

Questions

Is TableLens free?
TableLens costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Private Writer Markdown Editor free?
Private Writer Markdown Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TableLens or Private Writer Markdown Editor have ads?
Neither TableLens nor Private Writer Markdown Editor shows ads.

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