Comparison

EasyMD vs mdReview

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

Head to head
About

EasyMD

A mobile application designed for reading and editing Markdown files. It supports various rendering features like code syntax highlighting, LaTeX math, and Mermaid diagrams, with a focus on clear technical documentation and note-taking.

Highlights
  • Markdown, HTML, LaTeX, Mermaid rendering
  • Syntax-highlighted code blocks
  • Table of contents navigation
  • Split view for editing and live preview
  • Multiple reading and code themes
  • Adjustable font size and text styles
Features
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mobileMD is a Markdown reader and editor built for clarity—ideal for technical docs, notes, and long-form reading on mobile. **Reading** - Multiple reading themes and code themes - Reading mode for fewer distractions - Table of contents for quick navigation in long files - In-document search, favorites, and recent files **Rendering** - Standard Markdown and common GFM features (tables, task lists, etc.) - Syntax-highlighted code blocks - LaTeX math - Mermaid diagrams (rendered when online) - Footnotes - Common HTML tags where supported (e.g. collapsible sections, highlights, keyboard keys) **Editing** - Split view or tabs for edit and live preview - Toolbar for common Markdown inserts **Other** - Localized app UI - Adjustable font size and serif / sans-serif body text Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://yuwang001.github.io/xm/mf_privacy_policy1.html

About

mdReview

Features
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mdReview is an open-source, completely free Markdown editor designed specifically for reviewing documents on the go. Features: • Sticky Notes: Easily add comments and notes to your Markdown files. • CriticMarkup Support: Visually display and edit text using CriticMarkup syntax. • Mermaid Diagrams: Render Mermaid charts seamlessly within your documents. • Cross-Platform: Designed for a smooth mobile experience. • Dark Mode & Custom Themes: Beautiful UI that adapts to your preferences. • Share Sheet Integration: Import text or Markdown files directly from other apps.

Screenshots

EasyMD4 screens
mdReview4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: mdReview at none against EasyMD's 3. EasyMD's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). 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. EasyMD sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. mdReview asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EasyMD ships an update every 8 days, mdReview monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
EasyMD versus mdReview: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEasyMDmdReview
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer望 余Jun Kawabata

In-app purchases

3 purchases

EasyMD

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$12.99
None

mdReview

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EasyMD free?
EasyMD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is mdReview free?
mdReview is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EasyMD or mdReview have ads?
Neither EasyMD nor mdReview shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EasyMD or mdReview?
EasyMD ships an update every 8 days, and mdReview monthly. Most recently, EasyMD was updated on October 3, 2026 and mdReview on October 25, 2026.

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