Comparison

Note.md vs Markdown Editor and MD Viewer

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

Head to head
About

Note.md

Features
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Open and edit Markdown files from iCloud Drive, right where they are. Browse your folders, read a clear preview, and save changes back to the same file. Note.md is a Markdown editor for iPhone and iPad. Keep working with the documents you already have, without moving them into a separate note library. READMEs, notes, drafts, and meeting minutesβ€”open your usual folder and continue. YOUR FOLDERS, WITHIN REACH Open a folder from iCloud Drive or Files and browse its structure. Return through recent files, search for text, or use the outline to jump to a heading. READ CLEARLY. EDIT DIRECTLY. Preview headings, lists, tables, and code. Use formatting tools to add bold text, links, and more, then save your changes to the original Markdown file. PREVIEW AS YOU WRITE Turn on inline preview to check the section you are editing without switching away from the editor. Close it whenever you want more room for your text. LISTEN AND LEAVE A NOTE Read documents aloud, keep a memo separate from the original text, organize reading lists, or record and transcribe voice notes. Use the tools you need alongside your document. FREE ESSENTIALS β€’ Open files and folders β€’ Read, edit, and save Markdown β€’ Inline preview, search, outline, and recent files β€’ Read-aloud while the app is in the foreground β€’ Share Markdown and plain text The free version also includes memos for up to 3 documents, up to 3 saved voice notes, and 1 reading list. No account registration is required. NOTE.MD PRO β€’ Background read-aloud and headphone controls β€’ Insert photos and videos β€’ Export PDF and HTML β€’ Apply Markdown formatting suggestions β€’ Remove creation limits for document memos, voice notes, and reading lists Choose a monthly, annual, or one-time lifetime plan. Every plan includes the same Pro features. If Pro expires, your saved documents, memos, voice notes, and reading lists are not deleted. YOUR DATA Document contents are not sent to external analysis services. Syncing and file downloads through iCloud Drive or other providers depend on your storage settings and connection. Transcription requires a supported device, OS, and language. Speech assets may need to be downloaded before first use. Inserted photos and videos are copied into an assets folder beside your Markdown file. Keep that folder with the document when moving or backing up your files. PURCHASES Monthly and annual subscriptions renew automatically until canceled. See the purchase screen for pricing and terms. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account settings. The lifetime plan does not renew.

About

Markdown Editor and MD Viewer

Features
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Markdown Editor & MD Viewer is a clean, offline Markdown editor and viewer for iPhone and iPad. Open any .md file, edit it with a live preview, and export it to PDF, HTML, or Word β€” with no subscription, no account, and no sign-in. Most Markdown apps now lock syncing or basic features behind a monthly fee. This one doesn't. The full editor is free, works completely offline, and keeps your files as plain .md β€” yours to move, back up, and own. WRITE WITHOUT DISTRACTION β€’ Distraction-free editor with a live preview pane β€’ Syntax highlighting for fenced code blocks β€’ Focus styling that dims the markup so your words stand out β€’ Word, character, and reading-time counts β€’ Find & Replace β€’ A formatting toolbar above the keyboard, plus hardware keyboard shortcuts on iPad OPEN AND VIEW ANY MARKDOWN β€’ Open .md, .markdown, and .txt files straight from the Files app β€’ Set as your default Markdown opener β€” "Open in" from Mail, Safari, and other apps β€’ Tables, task lists, blockquotes, footnotes, and links render in the preview β€’ LaTeX math and a linked table of contents EXPORT AND SHARE β€’ Export to PDF for printing and sharing β€’ Export to HTML β€’ Export to Word (.docx) that opens in Word, Pages, and Google Docs β€’ Copy as HTML or share the raw .md file STARTER TEMPLATES β€’ README, notes, blog post, and more β€” start from a clean structure PRIVATE BY DESIGN β€’ Works fully offline β€’ No account, no login, no cloud lock-in β€’ Your documents stay on your device Built for developers, technical writers, students, and anyone who keeps notes in Markdown. No subscription. No account. Just a Markdown editor that respects your files.

Screenshots

Note.md4 screens
Markdown Editor and MD Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Note.md at every 10 days against Markdown Editor and MD Viewer's monthly. Markdown Editor and MD Viewer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Both are free to download. Note.md sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Markdown Editor and MD Viewer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Note.md ships an update every 10 days, Markdown Editor and MD Viewer monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Note.md versus Markdown Editor and MD Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNote.mdMarkdown Editor and MD Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 days β€” betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.613.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size12 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHAYATO KUBOSahana A S

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Note.md

One-time1
  • Note.md Pro (Lifetime)$2.99
1 purchases

Markdown Editor and MD Viewer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Note.md free?
Note.md is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Markdown Editor and MD Viewer free?
Markdown Editor and MD Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Note.md or Markdown Editor and MD Viewer have ads?
Neither Note.md nor Markdown Editor and MD Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Note.md or Markdown Editor and MD Viewer?
Note.md ships an update every 10 days, and Markdown Editor and MD Viewer monthly. Most recently, Note.md was updated on September 13, 2026 and Markdown Editor and MD Viewer on September 20, 2026.

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