Comparison

.md Viewer vs Markdown Editor & Reader

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

Head to head
About

.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.

Highlights
  • Markdown editing
  • HTML file preview
  • Offline viewing
  • Theme support
  • Adjustable text size
  • File sharing
Features
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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.

About

Markdown Editor & Reader

Features
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Open, read, edit and share Markdown — beautifully. MD Preview is an all-in-one Markdown workspace for iPhone and iPad. Open Markdown files from Files, iCloud Drive, Mail or your favorite apps. Read beautifully rendered documents, edit when needed, browse GitHub READMEs, and export polished documents to PDF, HTML or DOC — all completely offline. Whether you're reviewing a README, editing technical documentation, writing notes, or preparing documents to share, MD Preview gives you everything you need in one clean, native experience. KEY FEATURES • Beautiful rendering — GitHub-flavored Markdown with proper typography, syntax-highlighted code blocks, tables, blockquotes and footnotes. • Two views, one tap — toggle between rendered preview and raw source mode. Source view supports text selection. • Table of Contents — auto-generated from headings; tap to jump anywhere in long documents. • 9 hand-crafted themes — Parchment (warm cream), Eclipse (deep navy), Woodland (mossy green), Blossom (soft pink), Tide (deep sea), Iris (vivid violet), Sunlit (cream amber), Nocturne (inky violet), Glacier (frosted slate). Light and dark variants. • Folders & recents — organize your markdown files into custom folders with icons and colors. Recently opened files reappear on home for one-tap access. • Smart export — generate a print-ready PDF with your chosen theme baked in. Share the original file, or copy the markdown to clipboard. • Font controls — adjust reading size for tired eyes or small screens. • Fully offline — no servers, no tracking, no signup. Your files stay on your device. • Native iOS feel — built with SwiftUI for iPhone and iPad. Supports light/dark mode, dynamic type, and the share sheet. PERFECT FOR • Reading READMEs from GitHub or local repos • Reviewing technical specs and documentation • Reading novels and notes written in Markdown • Sharing rendered docs with non-technical teammates • Exporting handouts as PDFs from a phone PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your documents stay on your device. • No accounts • No cloud processing • No tracking • No analytics SDK • No telemetry Everything works offline. PRIVACY MD Preview does not collect, store, or transmit your files. Everything runs on-device. There is no analytics SDK, no telemetry, no account. You can manage or disable auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. For more details, please refer to our privacy policy and terms of use. Privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/nguyendangnam-privacy-policy/home Term of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ — Open a .md file from Files, iCloud Drive, Mail or any sharing app — and start reading

Screenshots

.md Viewer3 screens
Markdown Editor & Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: .md Viewer at none against Markdown Editor & Reader's 1. Markdown Editor & Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Markdown Editor & Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. .md Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on July 18, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
.md Viewer versus Markdown Editor & Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter.md ViewerMarkdown Editor & Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB18 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperTOMASZ ALEKSANDER WOJEWODADang Nam Nguyen

In-app purchases

None

.md Viewer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Markdown Editor & Reader

One-time1
  • MD Preview Pro (Lifetime)$3.99

Questions

Is .md Viewer free?
.md Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Markdown Editor & Reader free?
Markdown Editor & Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do .md Viewer or Markdown Editor & Reader have ads?
Neither .md Viewer nor Markdown Editor & Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, .md Viewer or Markdown Editor & Reader?
.md Viewer ships an update weekly, and Markdown Editor & Reader weekly. Most recently, .md Viewer was updated on July 18, 2026 and Markdown Editor & Reader on September 5, 2026.

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