Comparison

Merkdown vs Quill

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

Head to head
About

Merkdown

Features
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Merkdown is a clean, powerful Markdown editor with built-in Mermaid diagram support and AI-powered content generation. Write and preview Markdown in real time, create beautiful diagrams, and let AI help you generate content β€” all in one app. KEY FEATURES Markdown Editor Write Markdown with a clean, distraction-free editor. Switch between Edit and Preview tabs instantly. Autosave keeps your work safe. Mermaid Diagrams Create flowcharts, sequence diagrams, class diagrams, state diagrams, ER diagrams, Gantt charts, pie charts, mindmaps, timelines, and more β€” 14 diagram types rendered right in the preview. AI Content Generation Let AI write Markdown and Mermaid diagrams for you. Describe what you need, choose a diagram type, and generate content instantly. Powered by advanced AI technology. Share & Export Export your work as Markdown (.md), HTML (.html), or Image (.png). Share with anyone directly from the app. HIGHLIGHTS - Real-time Markdown preview - 14 Mermaid diagram types supported - AI-powered Markdown and diagram generation - Export as Markdown, HTML, or PNG image - Open .md files from other apps - Dark mode support - Autosave option - Available in 8 languages - Free to use (watch ads for AI coins) Write it down. Mermaid it out. Merkdown.

About

Quill

Features
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Quill is a fast capture door for your knowledge base. Save an idea, a link, a quote, a reading note, or an inspiring chat snippet. Quill sends it through AI, suggests where it belongs, and writes it into your Obsidian vault. What Quill helps with: - Capture ideas quickly from your phone - Send links and selected text from the iOS share sheet - Turn scattered materials into organized notes - Review your weekly ideas and thinking patterns - Keep your notes in your own Obsidian vault Quill is not a new note-taking app. It is a fast entry point for collecting and organizing knowledge with less friction.

Screenshots

Merkdown4 screens
Quill4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Quill at none against Merkdown's shown. Merkdown's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Merkdown versus Quill: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMerkdownQuill
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsβ€”
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 β€” better18.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size33 MB4 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHYUNWOO LEE亦逍 ι»„

In-app purchases

None

Merkdown

No in-app purchases

None

Quill

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Merkdown free?
Merkdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Quill free?
Quill is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Merkdown or Quill have ads?
Merkdown shows ads; Quill does not.

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