Comparison

Mdly vs LLMuse

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Read-only Markdown viewing
  • Mermaid diagram rendering
  • iCloud Drive integration
  • Full-text search
  • Table of Contents navigation
  • Dark and light themes
Features
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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 β€” 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

About

LLMuse

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Track tokens. Ship faster. LLMuse helps developers track Claude, Codex, and Copilot usage quotas in real time β€” with a clean iPhone experience built to keep you in flow. Stop guessing how much quota you have left. Stop getting surprised mid-session. Stay focused while llmuse keeps your usage visible. What you can do Track usage quotas across multiple LLM providers Monitor session / weekly usage (depending on provider) Get alerts before you hit your limits Track reset timing and usage windows Stay updated with Dynamic Island and Live Activity View everything in a fast, minimal, developer-friendly UI Built for developers Whether you’re coding in long sessions, switching between tools, or watching premium usage closely, llmuse gives you a quick way to stay in control without breaking focus. LLMuse Pro Multi-provider dashboard Custom alerts and thresholds Reset tracking and advanced monitoring Personalized widgets / display options (as available) Never hit the limit blind.

Screenshots

Mdly4 screens
LLMuse3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LLMuse at Free against Mdly's $1.99. Mdly's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#155 vs unranked). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

LLMuse is free to download; Mdly costs $1.99 up front. LLMuse sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mdly asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 6 level
Mdly versus LLMuse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMdlyLLMuse
Price$1.99Free β€” better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationPaidβ€”
Best chart rank#155 β€” betterβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size16 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuta HoshinaVivien SUNDAR

In-app purchases

None

Mdly

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

LLMuse

One-time1
  • LLMuse Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Mdly free?
Mdly costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is LLMuse free?
LLMuse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mdly or LLMuse have ads?
Neither Mdly nor LLMuse shows ads.

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