Comparison

Markdown File Reader vs C.md

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

Head to head
About

Markdown File Reader

Features
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Markdown File Reader 是一款面向Markdown 文档的阅读与编辑工具。它让你在 iPhone 和 iPad 上更自然地打开本地 Markdown 文件,快速查看排版、修改源码,并在预览、分屏和源码模式之间自由切换。 无论你是在阅读产品说明、整理技术笔记、检查知识库内容,还是在导出前确认最终样式,Markdown File Reader 都能提供更完整、更稳定的 Markdown 使用体验。 主要功能: 预览模式,专注阅读排版结果 分屏模式,一边编辑源码一边实时查看效果 源码模式,直接修改 Markdown 原文 支持常见 Markdown 与 GFM 语法 支持表格、任务列表、删除线、代码块、引用等常用格式 支持 Frontmatter、WikiLink、Callout 等更丰富的文档写法 左侧目录与文档信息面板,方便快速跳转和查看结构 支持导出 PDF,并通过系统分享发送到其他应用 适合阅读说明文档、会议纪要、课程笔记、项目资料和个人知识库 适用场景: 阅读和检查 Markdown 文档排版 在移动端快速修改文档内容 导出前确认结构、标题、表格和重点块样式 随时查看本地 Markdown 文件,保持文档处理流程更轻便

About

C.md

Features
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C.md is a Markdown reader for people who read on their phone. It does not edit. It does not sync. It does not build a second brain. It simply makes Markdown files comfortable to read on a small screen. OPEN ANY FILE Mail, Files, AirDrop, or any app that offers “Open with”. The document is stored safely in the local sandbox — nothing is uploaded anywhere. MADE FOR LONG READS ON SMALL SCREENS • Adjustable font size, line height, heading scale and margins • Day and night mode • Chinese and Western fonts selected independently for clean mixed-language text • Optional first-line indent for Chinese paragraphs • Justified or left-aligned, whatever suits the page MOVE THROUGH LONG FILES • Headings fold and unfold in place • Outline jumps to the section you are actually reading • Reading position is saved and restored automatically EXPORT WHEN YOU NEED IT • A4 PDF with your chosen title, headers and page numbers • Long images for chat apps, social posts, or anywhere Markdown is not welcome • Rich-text copy for email and notes PRIVACY All documents remain on your device. Exports are rendered locally. No accounts, no analytics, no tracking.

Screenshots

Markdown File Reader3 screens
C.md4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Markdown File Reader at none against C.md's 1. C.md's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. C.md sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Markdown File Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Markdown File Reader ships an update every 2 months, C.md every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Markdown File Reader versus C.md: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarkdown File ReaderC.md
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB173 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer勇坛 王建东 高

In-app purchases

None

Markdown File Reader

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

C.md

One-time1
  • C.md Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Markdown File Reader free?
Markdown File Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is C.md free?
C.md is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Markdown File Reader or C.md have ads?
Neither Markdown File Reader nor C.md shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Markdown File Reader or C.md?
Markdown File Reader ships an update every 2 months, and C.md every 4 days. Most recently, Markdown File Reader was updated on October 7, 2026 and C.md on October 8, 2026.

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