MarkD vs Limits
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MarkD
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The Markdown reader for developers who think on the go. Open any .md file — README, design doc, API spec — and see it rendered in seconds. Code blocks highlighted in 40+ languages, Mermaid diagrams drawn automatically, HTML rendered cleanly. No setup, no clutter. iPhone in your pocket, ideas in your head. MarkD turns waiting time at the bus stop, the elevator, the coffee line into useful reading time. — Clean Markdown Rendering Headings (H1–H6), bold, italic, strikethrough, tables, blockquotes, links, images, ordered and unordered lists, checkboxes — all standard Markdown syntax fully supported. Both light and dark modes render with comfortable typography. Long documents scroll naturally in one continuous flow, with no screen transitions interrupting your reading. Code Syntax Highlighting Swift, Objective-C, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Go, Rust, Java, Kotlin, C, C++, C#, Ruby, PHP, Shell, SQL, HTML, CSS, JSON, YAML, and 40+ more languages are supported. Code blocks are highlighted with language-appropriate colors so structure is clear at a glance. Dark mode applies a low-fatigue color theme automatically. Mermaid Diagrams Mermaid code blocks inside Markdown are automatically detected and rendered as visual diagrams. Flowcharts, sequence diagrams, class diagrams, state diagrams, ER diagrams, and Gantt charts are all supported. Especially useful when reading system design documents, API flow docs, or database schemas. Folders & Tags Organize saved documents into folders and attach tags for easy retrieval. Filter by file type (Markdown, HTML, Swift, Python, JSON, and more) or search by title to instantly find any file. Use favorites to keep frequently viewed documents close at hand. Wide File Format Support Beyond .md and .markdown, MarkD opens .html, .swift, .py, .js, .ts, .go, .rs, .java, .kt, .c, .cpp, .cs, .json, .yaml, .yml, .txt, .sh, .rb, and virtually every text-based file format developers work with daily. Both the file extension and content are analyzed to automatically select the best rendering method. Files App Integration Long-press any file in the iOS Files app, choose "Open in MarkD," and it's imported instantly. Works with iCloud Drive, local storage, and third-party cloud storage. Duplicate files are never saved, keeping your library clean. Share Extension Share text or a URL from Safari, Notes, Slack, or any other app using the share sheet, and it's saved directly to your MarkD library. No need to open the app first — save as you read, in one natural motion. You can also share saved documents directly to other apps. Reading Info & HTML Support Word count and estimated reading time are automatically calculated when you open a document. HTML files are rendered in a built-in web view, with dark mode meta tags injected automatically. — Built for - Developers who frequently read READMEs and open source documentation - Engineers who want to view Markdown files from GitHub or GitLab on mobile - Writers who draft technical blog posts in Markdown and want to preview them - Team members who reference wikis, API docs, and design documents on the go - Anyone who wants to read documents containing code in a clean, focused environment MarkD is focused purely on reading documents well — no unnecessary features, no clutter. Experience the simplicity of opening it for the first time, and the satisfaction of a well-organized library as it grows.
Limits
Monitor your AI coding rate limits across multiple providers in one convenient dashboard. View session usage, weekly quotas, and reset timers with customizable widgets for at-a-glance updates. This app prioritizes privacy with on-device token storage and no tracking.
- AI rate limit monitoring
- Session usage tracking
- Weekly quota display
- Reset countdown timers
- Home and Lock Screen widgets
- On-device token storage
- Supports Codex, Claude, Cursor
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Limits shows your AI coding rate limits at a glance. See session usage, weekly quotas, and reset timers for the providers you connect, all in one place. Connect with secure sign in. Limits never sends your tokens to a server. Your tokens stay on your device in the Keychain, and your usage is cached on device so the widgets can read it. Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets keep your limits visible without opening the app. Live countdowns keep ticking between refreshes, so you always know how much you have left and when it resets. Supported providers: - Codex (ChatGPT) - Claude Code - Cursor - Grok - Antigravity Why you will like it: - One dashboard for every limit you care about - Ring and bar gauges that stay readable at a glance - Reset countdowns on your Home Screen and Lock Screen - Private by design, with no account required for Limits itself - No ads, no tracking, and no analytics Limits is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Anthropic, OpenAI, Anysphere, Google, xAI, or any other provider. Provider names are used only to identify the services you choose to connect. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/stdeula/ Questions or feedback: hi@pranavkarthik.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Limits at Free against MarkD's $3.99. Limits also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days) and chart position (#75 vs unranked). MarkD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On ads and device support 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
Limits is free to download; MarkD costs $3.99 up front. Limits sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. MarkD asks for nothing beyond the download.
MarkD ships an update every 9 days, Limits every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MarkD | Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (22 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 70.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 22 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #75 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jiwon Han | Pranav Karthik Mruthyunjayan |
In-app purchases
MarkD
No in-app purchases
Limits
- Monthly$1.991 Month
- Yearly$6.991 Year
- Limits Pro$14.99









