Marklit vs MD.ify
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/
MD.ify
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MD.ify is a local-first Markdown reader built for clean, focused reading on iPhone. Open Markdown files from your device, keep recent documents organized, and read long-form notes, specs, guides, and technical documents with a polished native experience. MD.ify supports rich Markdown rendering including headings, tables, task lists, code blocks, links, images, Mermaid diagrams, and embedded Excalidraw JSON diagrams. Features: • Open local Markdown files • Recent document library • Fast native reader experience • Light, dark, and system appearance • Adjustable reader font size • In-document search • Table of contents • Mermaid diagram rendering • Excalidraw JSON/code-fence rendering • Share original Markdown files MD.ify Pro unlocks advanced workflows: • Import Markdown from GitHub • Export to PDF • Export to HTML MD.ify keeps your Markdown workflow simple, portable, and easy to read anywhere. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.vexellab.com/mdify/terms-and-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://www.vexellab.com/mdify/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MD.ify at 15.0 against Marklit's 17.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 MD.ify sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Marklit | MD.ify |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Daily | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 明明 常 | Vexellab Solutions LLP |
In-app purchases
Marklit
- Annual Subscription$5.991 Year
- Lifetime Subscription$9.99
MD.ify
- MD.ify Pro Yearly$5.991 Year
- MD.ify Pro Lifetime$17.99
