Comparison

MDViewer vs Marten

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

Head to head
About

MDViewer

Features
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MDViewer is a lightweight Markdown reader for iOS and iPadOS. Open .md files from the Files app or any app that supports β€œOpen In”. Preview with clean rendering, view source safely (read‑only by default), edit when needed, and export the full document as a long PNG image or a multi‑page PDF. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Marten

Features
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Marten is a clean, distraction-free note app built for developers. Write in Markdown with syntax-highlighted code blocks, then turn any note into a project with just the tabs you need. Keep a plain note, or add API keys, secrets, passwords, social logins, links, references, and checklists. Each filled tab becomes an item, so one note holds everything about a project. FEATURES Markdown editor Fenced code blocks with an olive, editor-style highlight. Toggle a live preview anytime. Project tabs Note, List, API, Ref, Link, Secret, Password, and Social. Add only the tabs you want with a tap. Secrets vault Store API keys, passwords, and accounts with masked fields and a quick reveal. Checklists Reminders-style lists with tap-to-complete items. Tags and search Organize with #hashtags and find anything instantly with full-text search. Sync, your way Local-first storage that works offline, with optional cloud sync across your devices. Turn sync on or off whenever you want. Built for every screen A native app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with an adaptive three-column layout on iPad and Mac. Light and dark themes. Private by design Your notes are yours. No ads, no tracking, and you can delete your account and all data from inside the app at any time. Marketing URL: https://marten.kodefoundry.com Privacy Policy URL: https://marten.kodefoundry.com/privacy

Screenshots

MDViewer3 screens
Marten4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Marten at none against MDViewer's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. MDViewer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Marten asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
MDViewer versus Marten: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMDViewerMarten
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” better
Requires iOS16.6 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size12 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerζ±Ÿζž— δ»»joseph hamawi

In-app purchases

3 purchases

MDViewer

Subscriptions2
  • MDViewer Monthly$1.991 Month
  • MDViewer Yearly$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime / Lifetime Premium$10.99
None

Marten

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MDViewer free?
MDViewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Marten free?
Marten is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MDViewer or Marten have ads?
Neither MDViewer nor Marten shows ads.

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