Comparison

MD Preview vs Aegis Vault

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

Head to head
About

MD Preview

This app provides a clean and elegant way to read markdown files from various cloud storage services. It offers beautiful formatting, syntax highlighting for numerous programming languages, and customizable themes. An optional one-time purchase unlocks additional features like PDF export and custom font sizes.

Highlights
  • Open .md files from cloud storage
  • Beautifully formatted markdown rendering
  • Syntax highlighting for 180+ languages
  • Toggle between preview and raw markdown
  • Collapsible table of contents
  • 6 free reading themes
  • Export to PDF (premium)
Features
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MD Preview is a fast, elegant markdown reader. Open .md files from anywhere — Files, iCloud Drive, Google Drive, Dropbox — and read them with beautiful formatting. Built for people who work with AI tools that generate markdown files. No more squinting at raw text or pasting into web tools. Just open the file and read. WHAT IT DOES - Opens .md files from any document provider on your device - Renders headings, tables, code blocks, task lists, images, and more - Syntax highlighting for 180+ programming languages - Toggle between rendered preview and raw markdown - Share files via the iOS share sheet - Collapsible table of contents with tap-to-jump navigation - Pin recent files so they stay at the top, forever 6 FREE READING THEMES - Paper — Warm cream tones with serif headings - Midnight — Dark mode, easy on the eyes - Forest — Deep greens, earthy, and calm - Rosé — Soft pinks, elegant typography - Ocean — Cool blues, modern and clean - Lavender — Purple hues, gentle and refined PREMIUM UNLOCK — $1.99 ONE-TIME Want more? Upgrade once and keep it forever: - Export to PDF — Save beautifully rendered documents as PDFs - Custom Font Size — Adjust text size to your preference - 4 Extra Themes — Solarized, Dracula, Nord, and Tokyo Night - No subscription. Just a single purchase. NO ACCOUNT. NO ADS. PRIVACY FIRST. Just open a file and read it. That's it. MD Preview doesn't store, upload, or copy your files. It reads them in place from wherever they live. Recent files are remembered by path for quick access — nothing else is saved. Supports GitHub Flavored Markdown, including tables, strikethrough, task lists, and fenced code blocks.

About

Aegis Vault

Features
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Aegis Vault is a privacy-first, 100% offline password manager designed for users who prioritize data sovereignty. In an era of frequent cloud breaches and data leaks, Aegis Vault provides an inviolable shield for your digital life by ensuring your sensitive credentials never leave your device. Why Choose Aegis Vault? Unlike traditional password managers that sync your database to the cloud, Aegis Vault operates on a Zero-Knowledge, Zero-Cloud architecture. By removing the internet as a variable, we eliminate the primary vector for remote hacks and unauthorized access. Core Features: Military-Grade Encryption: Your data is protected using industry-standard AES-256 bit encryption. Your Master Password is the only key to your vault. Zero-Cloud, Zero-Internet: Aegis Vault requires no internet permissions. Your data is inaccessible to hackers, third-party trackers, and even the developers. Secure Device Isolation: To ensure maximum privacy, your vault is stored exclusively within the app's secure internal storage. This isolation ensures your data is never exposed to external networks. Biometric Security: Seamlessly and securely access your credentials using FaceID or TouchID for an optimized balance of security and convenience. Built-in Password Generator: Create complex, high-entropy passwords to ensure every account you own remains secure. Clean & Ad-Free: A focused utility with no distractions, no tracking, and no hidden telemetry. Total Data Sovereignty Aegis Vault is built for those who want absolute control. Because the app is 100% offline, there are no subscriptions, no accounts to create, and no risks of server-side downtime or breaches. Your vault is your own.

Screenshots

MD Preview4 screens
Aegis Vault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aegis Vault at none against MD Preview's 1. MD Preview's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. MD Preview sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Aegis Vault asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MD Preview versus Aegis Vault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMD PreviewAegis Vault
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (28 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings28 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB3 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperGejun ZhuNitik Sundrani

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MD Preview

One-time1
  • MD Preview Premium$2.99
None

Aegis Vault

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MD Preview free?
MD Preview is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aegis Vault free?
Aegis Vault is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MD Preview or Aegis Vault have ads?
Neither MD Preview nor Aegis Vault shows ads.

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