Comparison

Markdown vs Markdown Editor

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

Head to head
About

Markdown

Features
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Markdown: Notes and Journal allows you to write and view notes in a easy way using markdown (or plain text if you prefer it :)). No account, no subscription and fully local. Your data is only on your device and you can export it and easily move it to another device. Key Features: Complete Privacy: No account required. All notes are stored locally, ensuring your data is never uploaded to a cloud or shared with third parties. Markdown Support: Write in plain text or use full Markdown syntax. Easily import existing .md and .txt files or export your work for use in other platforms. Fast Search & Organization: Locate specific notes instantly with a lightweight, on-device search engine. Widgets! Pin your most important notes as Home Screen widgets for instant access. Customizable Experience: Tailor the interface to your workflow with a variety of professional themes. Since your notes are stored as standard files, you always maintain full control over your information. Secure. Local. Simple.

About

Markdown Editor

Features
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Markdown should be easy to read and easy to edit. Linen is a clean markdown reader and editor built for that. Open a note and you get a calm writing surface on one side and a beautiful preview on the other. No clutter. No noise. Just your words, formatted the way markdown was meant to look. Read and write with clarity • Clean monospaced editor for focused writing • Live preview that renders GitHub Flavored Markdown beautifully • Headings, lists, tasks, tables, code blocks, and links done right • On Mac: read and edit side by side with Linen Pro A reader that respects the text • Serif preview typography that feels like a finished document, not raw syntax soup • Warm, minimal design that stays out of your way • Light and dark mode that keeps reading comfortable Stay organized • Nested folders for notes that actually have a home • Search and sort to find anything fast • Import, paste, or start fresh from templates Share and export • Export markdown, or use Linen Pro to export HTML and PDF • Open .md files, drag them in, or paste from clipboard Linen is for people who write in markdown and want an app that treats it like real reading material, not a developer utility buried in menus. Write cleanly. Read beautifully. That is the whole point. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Markdown4 screens
Markdown Editor3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Markdown at 15.1 against Markdown Editor's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Markdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Markdown Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Markdown versus Markdown Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarkdownMarkdown Editor
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB14 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperIvan RepusicCtrl Alt Go Ltd

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Markdown

One-time1
  • Markdown: Notes and Journal$2.99
2 purchases

Markdown Editor

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is Markdown free?
Markdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Markdown Editor free?
Markdown Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Markdown or Markdown Editor have ads?
Neither Markdown nor Markdown Editor shows ads.

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