MarkDeck vs Marko Viewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
MarkDeck
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MarkDeck is a fast, beautiful reader for Markdown, PDF and EPUB on iPhone and iPad. Open any .md, .pdf or .epub file and read it your way โ with your own themes, your own fonts, and a clean, focused layout. Whether you're a developer viewing README files, a student reading PDF notes, or a book lover with an EPUB library โ MarkDeck makes reading a delight. BEAUTIFUL RENDERING FOR EVERY FORMAT MarkDeck renders Markdown with pixel-perfect precision โ scrollable tables, syntax-highlighted code, clickable links, inline images. PDFs and EPUB books open in the same calm reader, one unified library for everything you read. 20 READING THEMES 15 themes free โ Light, Dark, Sepia, Paper, AMOLED, Nord, Dracula, Solarized, Gruvbox, Tokyo Night and more โ plus 5 premium palettes with MarkDeck Pro (E-Ink, Contrast+, Abyss, Amber, Mint). Switch themes without leaving the page. YOUR FONTS, YOUR WAY Two independent font settings: one for the app's interface, one for the words you're reading โ so a cozy serif for your book never restyles your menus. Two fonts free, eight more with Pro. COMFORTABLE PDF READING Fit-to-width zoom that remembers your setting per document, Night and Warm color modes for easier reading (Pro), password-protected PDFs open right in the app, and continuous or page-by-page navigation โ your choice. FULL-SCREEN IMMERSIVE READING One tap hides everything but the page โ like Kindle or Apple Books โ with a slim progress line so you never lose your place. BOOKMARKS, HIGHLIGHTS & NOTES Reliable bookmarks that always take you back to the right spot. Tap to highlight any passage, pick a color, add a note (Pro) โ all searchable in one panel. A table of contents jumps you straight to any chapter. READING STATS See your total time, streak, and sessions at a glance; Pro adds a full activity heatmap. OPEN FILES FROM ANY APP Received a .md, .pdf or .epub file in Mail, Files, or a chat app? Open it straight into MarkDeck. PASTE & READ, OR IMPORT A LINK Paste Markdown from any app or AI tool and read it instantly. Or paste a web link and MarkDeck fetches and renders it as clean, readable text - no file needed either way. EDIT WHEN YOU NEED TO Make quick edits to your Markdown and save changes or a new copy, without leaving the reader. FAST, OFFLINE & PRIVATE No account needed to read. Everything works with no connection, and your documents never leave your device. MULTILINGUAL Available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese โ pick your language independently of your device's. MARKDECK PRO Unlock all 20 themes, all 10 fonts, PDF color modes, unlimited bookmarks and highlights with notes, multiple documents at once, reading stats with heatmap, and PDF export โ with a 7-day free trial. PERFECT FOR: developers reading documentation and READMEs, students with PDF handouts, book lovers with an EPUB library, and anyone who receives .md, .pdf or .epub files by email, chat, or AI tools. SUPPORTED FORMATS: .md ยท .markdown ยท .txt ยท .pdf ยท .epub Open any Markdown, PDF or EPUB file and read it beautifully โ no account needed, works offline. Privacy Policy: https://markdeck.dev/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Marko Viewer
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A fast, beautiful Markdown viewer for macOS, iOS, and iPadOS. Open any .md file and read it instantly โ no editing, no setup, no distractions. Open Markdown files from Finder or Files and each one renders in its own window with clean, readable formatting. That's it. Features: - Beautiful rendering with syntax-highlighted code blocks - Tables that wrap long text so nothing runs off the screen - Document outline with tap-to-navigate headings - Inspector panel with word count, reading time, and file info - YAML frontmatter support (title, tags, status) - In-document search - Copy a document's full text to the clipboard - Open the current file in your favorite editor (Mac) - Adjustable font size - Follows system light/dark mode - Full VoiceOver accessibility - Works with relative Markdown links between files On-device AI assistant (Pro): - Summarize a section in a couple of sentences - Explain dense passages in plain language - Pull out action items and key takeaways - Ask questions about what you're reading Powered by on-device Apple Intelligence โ nothing leaves your device. No cloud, no API keys, no accounts. No accounts. No subscriptions. No telemetry.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Marko Viewer at none against MarkDeck's shown. MarkDeck's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.2). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. MarkDeck sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Marko Viewer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MarkDeck ships an update every 2 days, Marko Viewer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MarkDeck | Marko Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days โ better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 โ better | 26.2 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jeisson Segura | E-String Technologies, Inc. |
In-app purchases
MarkDeck
- MarkDeck Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- MarkDeck Pro Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- MarkDeck Pro Lifetime$44.99
Marko Viewer
- Marko Viewer$4.99





