.md Viewer vs Markdown Editor and MD Viewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
.md Viewer
This app allows you to read and edit Markdown files, and view HTML files in a safe, offline preview. It offers a clean interface with customizable themes and adjustable text size for a focused reading experience.
- Markdown editing
- HTML file preview
- Offline viewing
- Theme support
- Adjustable text size
- File sharing
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.md Viewer is a clean Markdown reader and editor plus a safe HTML viewer for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Open `.md`, `.markdown`, `.html`, and `.htm` files from Files and read them in a focused, native interface. Markdown files can be edited directly, with task lists, interactive checkboxes, theme support, and adjustable text size. HTML files open in a read-only offline preview built for safe viewing. Inline styles, tables, SVG and data-image charts, and rich layout render correctly, while scripts, forms, external navigation, and other active browser behavior stay blocked. Choose Light, Dark, or Sepia themes, share the original file, and keep your reading experience simple and local. 100% free. No ads. No subscriptions. No tracking. Visit Tombot at https://www.realtom.bot.
Markdown Editor and MD Viewer
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Markdown Editor & MD Viewer is a clean, offline Markdown editor and viewer for iPhone and iPad. Open any .md file, edit it with a live preview, and export it to PDF, HTML, or Word — with no subscription, no account, and no sign-in. Most Markdown apps now lock syncing or basic features behind a monthly fee. This one doesn't. The full editor is free, works completely offline, and keeps your files as plain .md — yours to move, back up, and own. WRITE WITHOUT DISTRACTION • Distraction-free editor with a live preview pane • Syntax highlighting for fenced code blocks • Focus styling that dims the markup so your words stand out • Word, character, and reading-time counts • Find & Replace • A formatting toolbar above the keyboard, plus hardware keyboard shortcuts on iPad OPEN AND VIEW ANY MARKDOWN • Open .md, .markdown, and .txt files straight from the Files app • Set as your default Markdown opener — "Open in" from Mail, Safari, and other apps • Tables, task lists, blockquotes, footnotes, and links render in the preview • LaTeX math and a linked table of contents EXPORT AND SHARE • Export to PDF for printing and sharing • Export to HTML • Export to Word (.docx) that opens in Word, Pages, and Google Docs • Copy as HTML or share the raw .md file STARTER TEMPLATES • README, notes, blog post, and more — start from a clean structure PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Works fully offline • No account, no login, no cloud lock-in • Your documents stay on your device Built for developers, technical writers, students, and anyone who keeps notes in Markdown. No subscription. No account. Just a Markdown editor that respects your files.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: .md Viewer at none against Markdown Editor and MD Viewer's 1. .md Viewer also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Markdown Editor and MD Viewer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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. Markdown Editor and MD Viewer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. .md Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.
.md Viewer ships an update weekly, Markdown Editor and MD Viewer monthly. Both last shipped on October 4, 2026.
| Parameter | .md Viewer | Markdown Editor and MD Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TOMASZ ALEKSANDER WOJEWODA | Sahana A S |
In-app purchases
.md Viewer
No in-app purchases
Markdown Editor and MD Viewer
- Remove Ads$19.99
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