GitWriter vs GrayCat Markdown
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
GitWriter
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Get the mobile Markdown editor for your Git repositories. Write and edit Markdown files directly on your iPhone or iPad, synced with your repositories. Perfect for writers, developers, and content creators who want to capture ideas and collaborate on the go. Write and edit โ Edit Markdown files with a clean, distraction-free interface โ Choose from multiple fonts (sans-serif, serif, monospace) for comfortable writing โ Track word and character count with built-in stats โ Undo and redo changes with full editor support โ Auto-save your work as you type Repository integration โ Browse your Git repositories with secure OAuth login โ Navigate through branches to find exactly what you're looking for โ Create new branches and files directly from your mobile device โ View version history and revert to previous versions โ Sync changes automatically with real-time conflict resolution Write anywhere, anytime โ Save files for offline editing when you're without internet โ Background sync queue uploads your changes when you're back online โ Manage offline cache with easy swipe-to-delete โ Continue writing on planes, trains, or anywhere life takes you Export and share โ Export Markdown files to Word documents โ Share files directly from the app โ Access your writing from any device through your Git repositories Upgrade to GitWriter Backer (available in select countries) โ Create new files and branches on the go โ Save unlimited files for offline editing โ Access full version history and revert to any commit โ Export to Word documents โ Remove file restrictions and edit any file in your repos Note: If you subscribe via Apple, payment will be charged to App Store Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of the selected plan. Subscriptions and auto-renewal may be managed by going to Account Settings after purchase. Privacy policy: https://gitwriter.io/privacy
GrayCat Markdown
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GrayCat Markdown is now available on iPhone and iPad. Bring the Markdown files you saved from the Mac app into iCloud, then open, edit, preview, and prepare them for publishing on the go. Core features โข Open iCloud documents: shares the same iCloud.com.graycat.stickymd Documents container with the Mac app. โข Choose a writing folder: authorize your own iCloud Drive folder in Files, such as a personal writing folder. โข Mobile Markdown toolbar: headings, bold, italic, quotes, lists, links, and images are easy to insert. โข Preview four output forms directly: Standard, Zhihu, Toutiao, and WeChat Official Account styles live inside Preview. โข Keep image assets beside the document: inserted photos or image files are saved into the matching .assets folder and referenced with relative Markdown paths. โข Search titles, paths, and document body text. โข Publish readiness checks: review word count, headings, images, links, and code fences before copying. โข Recent documents for quick return. Sync model GrayCat Markdown uses iCloud Documents and local Markdown files. It does not use a third-party cloud service or upload your content to the developer. After saving from the Mac app to iCloud, refresh the iOS document list or reload the active document to read the latest content. For a custom folder, select and authorize that folder on iOS first. Privacy โข No app account required โข No analytics collection โข No ads or tracking SDKs โข Documents stay in the local or iCloud location you choose
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GrayCat Markdown at none against GitWriter's 2. GitWriter's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. GitWriter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. GrayCat Markdown asks for nothing beyond the download.
GitWriter ships an update weekly, GrayCat Markdown every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 9, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GitWriter | GrayCat Markdown |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly โ better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anthony Brooks | ๆณณๆถ ่ |
In-app purchases
GitWriter
- Monthly Backer$1.991 Month
- Yearly Backer$14.991 Year
GrayCat Markdown
No in-app purchases





