MDViewer vs Marten
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
MDViewer
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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 βOpen Inβ. Preview with clean rendering, view source safely (readβonly by default), edit when needed, and export the full document as a long PNG image or a multiβpage PDF. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Marten
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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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. MDViewer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Marten asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | MDViewer | Marten |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ζ±ζ δ»» | joseph hamawi |
In-app purchases
MDViewer
- MDViewer Monthly$1.991 Month
- MDViewer Yearly$4.991 Year
- Lifetime / Lifetime Premium$10.99
Marten
No in-app purchases









