Comparison

MDViewer vs MD Viewer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 “Open 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

MD Viewer

Features
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MD Viewer shows Markdown files as clean, readable documents. READ FIRST Every file opens in reading mode. Headings, lists, quotes, tables, code blocks, links and images are rendered natively with the system fonts, your text size and your accent colour. Text is selectable, links open in your browser, and the layout adapts from a phone to a full Mac window. EDIT WHEN YOU WANT Tap Edit to change the source. In Formatted mode the Markdown is styled as you type, with headings large, emphasis rendered, code monospaced and the syntax dimmed, plus a formatting bar for headings, bold, italic, strikethrough, code, links, images, lists, quotes, code blocks, tables and rules. Prefer the raw source? Text mode is a plain editor. Either way the file stays plain Markdown, saved automatically, with undo. YOUR FILES, WHEREVER THEY ARE Files app, iCloud Drive, Finder, Dropbox and other providers, Share, Open With, drag and drop. Multiple windows on iPad and Mac. Keyboard shortcuts including ⇧⌘E to toggle editing. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No servers, no analytics, no ads, no tracking. Your documents never leave your device; the only network use is loading images your own document links to. Supports CommonMark plus tables and strikethrough. Requires iOS 17, iPadOS 17 or macOS 14 or later.

Screenshots

MDViewer3 screens
MD Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MD Viewer at none against MDViewer's 3. 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. MDViewer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. MD Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
MDViewer versus MD Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMDViewerMD Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer江林 任Enke Solutions LLC

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

MD Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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