TableLens vs Private Writer Markdown Editor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TableLens
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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
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.
- Markdown and plain text writing
- Live formatting
- Auto-save
- Local data storage
- PIN app lock
- PDF export
- Search and pin notes
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
| Parameter | TableLens | Private Writer Markdown Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Daily |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kai Chen | Hai Nam Trinh |
In-app purchases
TableLens
No in-app purchases
Private Writer Markdown Editor
- Unlock Premium$1.99
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