# Merkdown vs ScrollArc

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Merkdown at none against ScrollArc's 2. ScrollArc's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScrollArc sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Merkdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Merkdown | ScrollArc |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Size | 33 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HYUNWOO LEE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592216709) | [ByungJo Ahn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1719364657) |

## What reviewers say

### Merkdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merkdown/id6760243765)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### ScrollArc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollarc-ai-markdown-reader/id6799847526)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ScrollArc Plus Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| ScrollArc Plus Annual | $17.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Merkdown free?

Merkdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ScrollArc free?

ScrollArc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Merkdown or ScrollArc have ads?

Merkdown shows ads; ScrollArc does not.

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