Comparison

Markdown Reader & Editor vs Marky

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 — 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 — 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 • Remove Ads — $19.99, one payment • Markdown Pro Monthly — $1.99 per month, renews automatically • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase • A subscription renews unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • 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

Marky

Features
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書くのが好きになる、Markdown エディタ。 Marky は「軽さ」と「美しいプレビュー」にこだわった iPhone 向けの Markdown エディタです。開いた瞬間に書けて、書いたものはそのまま整った文書になります。 ■ 主な機能 ・ライブプレビュー編集(書きながら仕上がりが見える) ・数式(LaTeX / KaTeX)・図(Mermaid)・表・コードのシンタックスハイライト ・チェックリスト、コールアウト、画像の埋め込み ・目次の自動生成でジャンプ ・PDF / HTML で書き出し(共有) ・テーマ切り替え(紙・セピア・ダーク・ターミナル 他)/写真から作るテーマ ・ファイルは端末内の .md をそのまま扱う ■ Marky Pro(買い切り) 一度の購入でずっと使えます。 ・広告の非表示 ・リッチな装飾(角丸・影・ブロック枠線) ・本文/コードのフォント変更 ・シンタックステーマの切り替え ・今後追加される Pro 機能も追加課金なし ※ 無料版では広告が表示されます。

Screenshots

Markdown Reader & Editor4 screens
Marky4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Marky at daily against Markdown Reader & Editor's every 6 weeks. Markdown Reader & Editor's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Markdown Reader & Editor sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Marky sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Markdown Reader & Editor ships an update every 6 weeks, Marky daily. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Markdown Reader & Editor versus Marky: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarkdown Reader & EditorMarky
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSahana A Stakumi otani

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
1 purchases

Marky

One-time1
  • Marky Pro$3.99

Questions

Is Markdown Reader & Editor free?
Markdown Reader & Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Marky free?
Marky is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Markdown Reader & Editor or Marky have ads?
Both Markdown Reader & Editor and Marky show ads.
Which is updated more often, Markdown Reader & Editor or Marky?
Markdown Reader & Editor ships an update every 6 weeks, and Marky daily. Most recently, Markdown Reader & Editor was updated on October 31, 2026 and Marky on October 25, 2026.

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