Comparison

Markdown Reader & Editor vs PDF Tools +

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

Head to head
About

Markdown Reader & Editor

Features
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The fast, beautiful way to read, write, and share Markdown on iPhone and iPad. Open any .md file and see it rendered instantly with clean typography. Write with a live side-by-side preview that updates as you type. Draw Mermaid diagrams, export polished PDFs, and work fully offline โ€” no account required, no sync setup, no waiting. READ ANY MARKDOWN FILE - Open .md, README, and markdown files from Files, iCloud Drive, or any app - Beautiful rendered view with clean typography and dark mode - Syntax highlighting for fenced code blocks - Find text across your document instantly WRITE WITH LIVE PREVIEW - Side-by-side editor and preview, updating as you type - Quick-insert toolbar for headings, bold, lists, links, tables, and checkboxes - Find and replace, undo/redo, line numbers - Multiple editor themes: Dracula, Monokai, Nord, Solarized, and more MERMAID DIAGRAM STUDIO - Create flowcharts, sequence diagrams, class diagrams, and Gantt charts in plain text - Live diagram preview as you type - Perfect for documentation, planning, and teaching EXPORT AND SHARE - Export to PDF with polished formatting - Export to HTML and DOCX - Share rendered documents straight from the app WORKS OFFLINE - No account required. No sign-up. - Your files stay on your device - Editing, preview and export work in airplane mode GO PRO The app is free with ads. Upgrade to Pro to remove ads and unlock every premium feature, with a simple monthly plan or a one-time lifetime unlock. Whether you are a developer reading a README, a writer drafting a post, a student taking notes, or a team documenting a project โ€” this is the Markdown app that stays out of your way. Questions or ideas? Reach us any time from Settings inside the app. SUBSCRIPTION AND PRICING โ€ข Remove Ads โ€” $19.99, one payment โ€ข Markdown Pro Monthly โ€” $1.99 per month, renews automatically โ€ข Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase โ€ข A subscription renews unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period โ€ข Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://cosmovex.web.app/apps/mdvedit/privacy-policy

About

PDF Tools +

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**PDF Tools +** is a powerful, privacy-focused PDF utility that works entirely offline. No internet, no accounts, no cloud โ€” your documents never leave your device. Merge multiple PDFs into one. Split a PDF by selecting exactly the pages you need. Compress files to save storage and share faster. Sign documents with a handwritten or imported digital signature โ€” all in a clean, intuitive interface. MERGE PDFs Combine multiple PDF files into a single document. Reorder files with drag-and-drop before merging. SPLIT PDFs Preview every page as a thumbnail grid. Select the pages you want and export them as a new standalone PDF. COMPRESS PDFs Reduce file size with three compression levels โ€” Low, Medium, or High. See exactly how much space you saved before sharing. **DIGITAL SIGNATURES** Draw your signature directly on screen with Apple Pencil or your finger. Import a signature image from your photo library. Save signatures for reuse. Place, resize, and move your signature on any page before saving. PRIVACY FIRST - No internet connection required - No login or account creation - No data sent to any server - All processing happens locally on your device

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PDF Tools + at none against Markdown Reader & Editor's 7. Markdown Reader & Editor's advantage is device support and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Markdown Reader & Editor sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. PDF Tools + asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Markdown Reader & Editor versus PDF Tools +: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarkdown Reader & EditorPDF Tools +
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksโ€”
AdsYesโ€”
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betterโ€”
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better17.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size78 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSahana A SAbdulrahman Alfantokh

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Markdown Reader & Editor

One-time7
  • Pro Lifetime Limited Offer$5.99
  • Pro Lifetime Limited Offer$7.99
  • Pro Lifetime Limited Offer$9.99
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  • Pro Lifetime Limited Offer$11.99
  • Pro Lifetime Limited Offer$13.99
  • Pro Lifetime Limited Offer$15.99
  • Remove Ads$19.99
None

PDF Tools +

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Markdown Reader & Editor free?
Markdown Reader & Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Tools + free?
PDF Tools + is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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