Comparison

OnePreview vs Quick Markdown Viewer

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

Head to head
About

OnePreview

This app allows you to preview and interact with various developer file formats, including Markdown, code, databases, and archives, directly on your iPhone and iPad. It offers local processing for speed and privacy, with features like PDF export and structured data inspection.

Highlights
  • Markdown and MDX rendering
  • JSON, YAML, XML, CSV, TSV, TOML, ENV parsing
  • SQLite database inspection
  • Source code and log viewing
  • ZIP and TAR.GZ archive content preview
  • Mermaid diagrams and KaTeX math rendering
  • A4 PDF export for Markdown files
Features
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Preview Markdown, source code, structured data and archives on iPhone and iPad. OnePreview is a local-first file viewer with no account required. READ MARKDOWN, DIAGRAMS AND MATH View GitHub-style Markdown with tables, task lists and highlighted code. Switch between rendered content and source. Mermaid diagrams and KaTeX formulas use bundled rendering assets. EXPORT MARKDOWN TO PDF Open a standard Markdown file (.md or .markdown) in OnePreview to create an A4 PDF report. Check the actual PDF preview, with continued table headers, wrapped code, Mermaid diagrams and KaTeX formulas, then save it using the system file interface. Document content is processed on your device. INSPECT DATA, CODE AND ARCHIVES Read structured data and source code, inspect SQLite schemas and sample rows without editing the database, and see the folder hierarchy inside ZIP and TAR.GZ archives before extracting. SUPPORTED FORMATS Markdown (.md, .markdown), MDX, TextBundle, TextPack, JSON, JSONL, YAML, XML, CSV, TSV, TOML, ENV, INI, properties, Apple property lists (plist), SQLite (.sqlite, .sqlite3, .db), source code, plain text, logs, ZIP, TAR.GZ and TGZ. Syntax highlighting supports languages including Swift, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, C/C++, Objective-C, Ruby, Rust and Shell. OPEN YOUR FILES Tap Open File in OnePreview, or long-press a supported document in Files, choose Open With, then select OnePreview. A normal tap in Files may use Apple's built-in preview; OnePreview does not replace every system preview on iPhone or iPad. Try the sample folder from the home screen to explore supported formats.

About

Quick Markdown Viewer

This app provides a fast, local-first reader for Markdown folders, documentation packets, and media-rich notes across Mac, iPhone, and iPad. It allows opening local files or public GitHub repositories without requiring an account, subscription, or tracking.

Highlights
  • Open local folders and browse Markdown, CSV, TSV files
  • Open JSON, JSONC, NDJSON, JSONL files
  • Read JSON-family code blocks within Markdown
  • Search current or all open documents
  • Native rendering for Markdown elements and Mermaid diagrams
  • Open public GitHub repository URLs
  • macOS Quick Look extension and command-line launcher
Features
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Quick Markdown Viewer is a local-first reader for Markdown folders, documentation packets, CSV/TSV tables, and media-rich notes on Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Open a folder of files you already have, or open a public GitHub repository URL when you need to inspect remote docs. The app keeps reading fast and direct: no account, no subscription, no in-app purchase, and no tracking layer. Features: - Open local folders and browse Markdown, CSV, and TSV files in a file sidebar - Open JSON, JSONC, NDJSON, and JSONL files with collapsible structured rows - Read JSON-family fenced code blocks inside Markdown without switching apps - Expand and collapse folders, filter large file trees, and use keyboard navigation on macOS - Search the current document with Command-F or all open documents with Command-Shift-F - Click search results in the sidebar to jump to matches highlighted in the document - Read Markdown with native rendering for headings, lists, tables, code blocks, links, images, GIFs, and local video - Render Mermaid diagrams natively, then zoom and pan diagram previews - Detach Mermaid diagram previews into resizable macOS windows - Open a document outline, jump to headings, and track the current section while reading - Open CSV and TSV files as native tables with controls for wrapping and sizing - Preview linked media without converting your Markdown files - Print the current document or assemble a cancellable background Print All packet - Preview Markdown from Finder with the macOS Quick Look extension - Install the optional `qmv` command-line launcher on macOS and open supported files directly from Terminal - Open public GitHub repository and repository tree URLs, including branch and tag paths - Hide dependency and vendor folders with editable ignore patterns per window - Navigate between files with back and forward history - Adjust viewer font size for comfortable reading Quick Markdown Viewer is designed to stay lightweight and direct: - no account required - no subscription - no in-app purchase - no tracking - no web view renderer

Screenshots

OnePreview4 screens
Quick Markdown Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

OnePreview and Quick Markdown Viewer both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of OnePreview's written reviews are positive against 50% of Quick Markdown Viewer's. OnePreview also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for OnePreview against 5.0 for Quick Markdown Viewer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of OnePreview's written reviews are positive against 50% of Quick Markdown Viewer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OnePreview ships an update weekly, Quick Markdown Viewer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
OnePreview versus Quick Markdown Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnePreviewQuick Markdown Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer培克 罗Sous Chef Studio, Inc.

Customer experience

OnePreview

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Quick Markdown Viewer

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

OnePreview

No in-app purchases

None

Quick Markdown Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OnePreview free?
OnePreview is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Quick Markdown Viewer free?
Quick Markdown Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OnePreview or Quick Markdown Viewer?
OnePreview and Quick Markdown Viewer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do OnePreview or Quick Markdown Viewer have ads?
Neither OnePreview nor Quick Markdown Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OnePreview or Quick Markdown Viewer?
OnePreview ships an update weekly, and Quick Markdown Viewer every 3 weeks. Most recently, OnePreview was updated on October 25, 2026 and Quick Markdown Viewer on October 10, 2026.

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