Marklit vs MarkLook
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Marklit
Instantly preview Markdown files with rich formatting, including LaTeX math and Mermaid diagrams. Supports over 100 programming languages and works offline. Seamlessly open files from any app with a share extension.
- Markdown preview
- LaTeX math rendering
- Mermaid diagram support
- Syntax highlighting
- Offline functionality
- Share extension
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AI tools now generate Markdown by the dozen — exported chats, notes, READMEs, and docs. But on your phone, a .md file is just a wall of #, *, and | symbols. Marklit fixes that. Open any Markdown file from any app and Marklit instantly renders it into a clean, beautifully formatted document you can actually read. WHY MARKLIT - Open .md, .markdown, HTML, JSX & TSX files from any app - Full CommonMark & GitHub Flavored Markdown support - LaTeX math equations powered by KaTeX - Mermaid diagrams: flowcharts, sequence diagrams & more - Syntax highlighting for 100+ programming languages - Interactive task lists, footnotes & GitHub-style callouts - Table of contents navigation - Automatic dark mode PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything renders on your device. Your files — including anything sensitive an AI tool produced — never leave your phone. Marklit works completely offline. Share extension included: send a file from any app and read it in Marklit in one tap. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
MarkLook
This app transforms raw Markdown text into beautifully typeset documents for effortless reading on Apple devices. It offers customizable themes, advanced syntax support, and optimized mobile viewing for documents with images, code, and equations.
- Read .md files on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
- Customizable reading themes
- Code highlighting for 180+ languages
- LaTeX math equation rendering
- Mermaid flowchart and diagram support
- Optimized mobile reading experience
- Immersive image preview
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Open .md files on iPhone, iPad, or Mac, or paste raw Markdown from a social post or chat. MarkLook turns it into a clear, beautifully typeset document for reading. MarkLook stores no files, offers no editor, requires no account, and has no monthly subscription. It is made for reading. On iPhone and iPad, choose an .md file from the Files app or paste Markdown from the clipboard. On Mac, open files from Finder, Quick Look, or the Open With menu. --- FIND YOUR FAVORITE READING VIBE --- To cater to different reading habits and aesthetic preferences, we offer several built-in themes. For each theme, we've fine-tuned the typography, font sizes, and line spacing to ensure reading is effortless, while specifically optimizing the visual balance when mixing English and non-English text. We have prepared several built-in appearances (themes) for you: • Default: The cleanest, foundational system font typography. • Essay: Looks like a meticulously typeset book, perfect for reading long articles. • Typewriter: Recreates the monospace texture of a typewriter, bringing back classic manuscript styling. • Notebook: A rounded, soft notebook style. • GitHub: The classic style familiar to all programmers. All built-in themes support Dark Mode. If you are a loyal Typora user, you can also directly import your commonly used Typora theme packages (.zip or .css formats) to continue your most familiar reading experience. --- OPTIMIZED MOBILE READING EXPERIENCE --- Reading documents on mobile devices is often constrained by the system environment or narrow screen layouts. MarkLook has made targeted optimizations: • Folder Browsing: Add a folder to browse Markdown and TextBundle documents from it and its subfolders in one place, with search by file name, path, or content. • One-Tap Local Image Authorization: Due to iOS sandbox restrictions, apps cannot read external images by default. With a simple one-tap authorization of your document directory, images in your text appear instantly. • Immersive Image Preview: Tap an image to go full-screen. Supports pinch-to-zoom and swipe gestures, allowing you to see every detail clearly even on a limited screen. • Smooth Wide Table Scrolling: Optimized algorithms for narrow screens ensure complex tables are no longer crowded or distorted. Supports horizontal scrolling to view complete data, keeping the text looking as it should. --- COMPREHENSIVE ADVANCED FEATURE SUPPORT --- Beyond basic syntax, the following contents are also well-supported: • Code Highlighting: Supports 180+ programming languages with clear logical presentation. • Math Equations: Flawless support for LaTeX math, rendering even complex formulas quickly and elegantly. • Flowcharts & Diagrams: Supports Mermaid flowcharts and sequence diagrams, which can be enlarged for full-screen viewing. --- ONE-TIME PURCHASE, NO SUBSCRIPTIONS --- The app offers both a free and a full version. The "Default" theme is completely free with a clean interface. When you try out other built-in themes, a subtle upgrade prompt will appear at the bottom of the preview page. If you desire a more refined and pure experience, consider a one-time purchase to unlock the full version (no subscriptions, no ads): • Unlock All Built-in Themes: Switch freely between your favorite typography styles without any prompt bars. • Unlock Typora Theme Import: Bring in your custom community theme packages (.zip or .css formats). One-time purchase, universal for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Simply tap "Restore Purchase" on your other device. We hope to provide you with a quiet, comfortable little tool for reading. If you happen to read Markdown files frequently, welcome to give it a try.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Marklit at daily against MarkLook's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Marklit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year and MarkLook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Marklit ships an update daily, MarkLook fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Marklit | MarkLook |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 明明 常 | 乙丑 蒋 |
Customer experience
Marklit
MarkLook
In-app purchases
Marklit
- Annual Subscription$5.991 Year
- Lifetime Subscription$9.99
MarkLook
- MarkLook完全版$4.99







