Comparison

Markdown Reader & Editor vs MD Preview

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

Head to head
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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

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MD Preview

Features
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MdPreview, Markdown dosyaları için hızlı ve zarif bir görüntüleyici ve editördür. Bir .md dosyasını açtığınızda karmaşık işaretler yerine düzgün biçimlendirilmiş, okunaklı bir belge görürsünüz. KUSURSUZ OKUMA • Üç özenli tema: Açık, Koyu ve serif yazı tipiyle kitap sayfası hissi veren sepya Kitap modu • Okuma süresi ve ilerleme göstergeli içindekiler kenar çubuğu • Ayarlanabilir yazı boyutu ve konforlu okuma genişliği • Her belgede kaldığınız yeri hatırlar GÜÇLÜ ÖZELLİKLER • Eşleşme vurgulu belge içi arama (⌘F) • Tek dokunuşla kopyalanabilen, sözdizimi renklendirmeli kod blokları • Her belgeyi PDF olarak dışa aktarma • Anında önizlemeli bölünmüş ekran editörü • Dosya diskte değişince otomatik yenileme — başka editörlerle yan yana kullanım için ideal • Bağlantılı belgeler ve başlık çapaları arasında gezinme EKSİKSİZ MARKDOWN DESTEĞİ Başlıklar, hizalamalı tablolar, görev listeleri, dipnotlar, tanım listeleri, vurgu, alt ve üst simge, emoji kısayolları, otomatik bağlantılar, çitli ve girintili kod blokları, alıntılar, görseller ve kısmi satır içi HTML. TASARIM GEREĞİ ÖZEL MdPreview tamamen çevrimdışıdır. Belgeleriniz cihazınızdan asla çıkmaz — hesap yok, analitik yok, izleme yok. iPhone, iPad ve Mac'te çalışır. Dosyalar uygulamasından veya Finder'dan açın, dilerseniz MdPreview'ı varsayılan Markdown uygulamanız yapın. MdPreview is a fast, elegant viewer and editor for Markdown files. Open any .md file and see a beautifully formatted document instead of raw markup. READING, PERFECTED • Three curated themes: Light, Dark, and a book-like sepia Reading mode with serif typography • Table of contents sidebar with reading time and progress indicator • Adjustable text size and a comfortable reading width • Remembers where you left off in every document POWERFUL FEATURES • In-document search (Cmd-F) with match highlighting • Syntax-highlighted code blocks with one-tap copy • Export any document as PDF • Live split-screen editor with instant preview • Auto-refresh when a file changes on disk — perfect alongside other editors • Jump between linked documents and heading anchors COMPLETE MARKDOWN SUPPORT Headings, tables with alignment, task lists, footnotes, definition lists, highlight, subscript and superscript, emoji shortcodes, automatic links, fenced and indented code blocks, blockquotes, images, and partial inline HTML. PRIVATE BY DESIGN MdPreview is fully offline. Your documents never leave your device — no accounts, no analytics, no tracking. Works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Open files from the Files app, Finder, or set MdPreview as your default Markdown app.

Screenshots

Markdown Reader & Editor4 screens
MD Preview3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MD Preview at none against Markdown Reader & Editor's 7. MD Preview also leads on ads (none vs shown). Markdown Reader & Editor's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Markdown Reader & Editor ships an update every 6 weeks, MD Preview every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Markdown Reader & Editor versus MD Preview: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarkdown Reader & EditorMD Preview
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSahana A SDILEK EMINOGLU

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

MD Preview

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Markdown Reader & Editor free?
Markdown Reader & Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MD Preview free?
MD Preview is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Markdown Reader & Editor or MD Preview have ads?
Markdown Reader & Editor shows ads; MD Preview does not.
Which is updated more often, Markdown Reader & Editor or MD Preview?
Markdown Reader & Editor ships an update every 6 weeks, and MD Preview every 4 weeks. Most recently, Markdown Reader & Editor was updated on October 24, 2026 and MD Preview on October 8, 2026.

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