Markdown Editor and MD Viewer vs Markdot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Markdown Editor and MD Viewer
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Markdown Editor & MD Viewer is a clean, offline Markdown editor and viewer for iPhone and iPad. Open any .md file, edit it with a live preview, and export it to PDF, HTML, or Word โ with no subscription, no account, and no sign-in. Most Markdown apps now lock syncing or basic features behind a monthly fee. This one doesn't. The full editor is free, works completely offline, and keeps your files as plain .md โ yours to move, back up, and own. WRITE WITHOUT DISTRACTION โข Distraction-free editor with a live preview pane โข Syntax highlighting for fenced code blocks โข Focus styling that dims the markup so your words stand out โข Word, character, and reading-time counts โข Find & Replace โข A formatting toolbar above the keyboard, plus hardware keyboard shortcuts on iPad OPEN AND VIEW ANY MARKDOWN โข Open .md, .markdown, and .txt files straight from the Files app โข Set as your default Markdown opener โ "Open in" from Mail, Safari, and other apps โข Tables, task lists, blockquotes, footnotes, and links render in the preview โข LaTeX math and a linked table of contents EXPORT AND SHARE โข Export to PDF for printing and sharing โข Export to HTML โข Export to Word (.docx) that opens in Word, Pages, and Google Docs โข Copy as HTML or share the raw .md file STARTER TEMPLATES โข README, notes, blog post, and more โ start from a clean structure PRIVATE BY DESIGN โข Works fully offline โข No account, no login, no cloud lock-in โข Your documents stay on your device Built for developers, technical writers, students, and anyone who keeps notes in Markdown. No subscription. No account. Just a Markdown editor that respects your files.
Markdot
This app allows you to open, preview, and edit Markdown files, including those generated by AI. It offers rich rendering of various elements and exports to HTML or PDF. Work offline and manage your documents with a file tree.
- Open and preview .md files instantly
- Rich Markdown rendering (code, tables, diagrams, LaTeX)
- Switch between preview and editing with split view
- Automatic table of contents and document search
- File tree for browsing documents
- Export to HTML or PDF with customization
- Offline work and automatic external change detection
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From AI-generated .md files to READMEs, technical docs, and quick notes. Open, preview, and edit Markdown files with Markdot, a lightweight Markdown viewer and editor. Continue working with your preferred AI apps, then export finished documents to HTML or PDF. Read light. Write light. Markdot. - Recommended for: - Anyone who regularly opens and edits AI-generated .md files - Developers working with READMEs, technical documentation, and Markdown notes - Anyone looking for a fast, lightweight tool for Markdown - Anyone looking for a lightweight Markdown viewer and editor - Anyone who wants to continue editing Markdown documents with AI - Anyone who needs to export Markdown files to HTML or PDF - Students and researchers reviewing documents with LaTeX equations - [KEY FEATURES] More than a simple text editor โ Markdot renders your Markdown beautifully. โ Open and preview .md files instantly Open .md files received through email, messaging apps, or other apps and view them as clean, formatted documents in Markdot. โ Rich Markdown rendering Render code blocks, tables, Mermaid diagrams, LaTeX equations, chemical formulas, GFM, and more. โ Switch instantly between preview and editing Switch to editing mode without losing your place in the document. In landscape mode, Split View displays the Markdown source and preview side by side with synchronized scrolling. โ Automatic table of contents and document search Automatically generate a table of contents based on document headings. Search within the viewer or editor to quickly find information in long AI-generated documents and technical documentation. โ Browse documents with a file tree View multiple Markdown files in a folder using the file tree. Navigate between folders and open relative links to browse connected project documents, including GitHub repositories and project READMEs. โ Export to HTML or PDF Export finished Markdown documents to HTML or PDF. Customize the page size, margins, fonts, and other PDF settings for reports, assignments, and shared documents. โ Automatically detect external changes Changes made to a file in another app are automatically reflected in Markdot. If you have unsaved edits, Markdot prevents external changes from overwriting your work. โ Work completely offline Open and edit Markdown files stored on your device without an internet connection. No account or cloud sync is required. - [PRIVACY] - Your data is processed locally on your device. Markdot does not upload your documents to its servers or cloud storage, and no account is required. - If you use Agent Connection, your selected document may be shared with the external AI app you choose. [APP PERMISSIONS] - Markdot only requests permission to access the Markdown files you choose to open. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Markdot at none against Markdown Editor and MD Viewer's 1. Markdot also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Markdown Editor and MD Viewer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Markdown Editor and MD Viewer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Markdot asks for nothing beyond the download.
Markdown Editor and MD Viewer ships an update monthly, Markdot every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Markdown Editor and MD Viewer | Markdot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | โ | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Monetization | โ | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 โ better | 18.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sahana A S | ESTsoft corp. |
In-app purchases
Markdown Editor and MD Viewer
- Remove Ads$1.99
Markdot
No in-app purchases
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