Markdown Viewer Mobile vs Paneo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Markdown Viewer Mobile
A distraction-free reader for Markdown files on iPhone and iPad. Supports rich rendering of diagrams, math, and code, with customizable reading comfort settings. Sync repositories from GitHub and export documents to PDF.
- Rich Markdown rendering (CommonMark, GFM, Mermaid, LaTeX)
- Customizable reading comfort (themes, font size, width)
- Sync GitHub repositories offline
- Export documents to PDF
- In-document search and table of contents
- Privacy-focused design with no accounts
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MarkdownViewer is a distraction-free reader for .md files on iPhone and iPad. Open a file from Files, AirDrop, or a shared link; or sync an entire documentation repository from GitHub and read it offline. Just exploring? The app ships with a curated library of example documents covering every feature below — sync it with one tap from the "Try it" card on the library screen. RICH RENDERING • Full CommonMark + GitHub Flavored Markdown • Mermaid diagrams rendered inline • LaTeX math (inline and display) via KaTeX-compatible engine • Syntax-highlighted code blocks across 190+ languages • GFM tables, task lists, footnotes, strikethrough • GitHub-style admonitions (NOTE, WARNING, TIP, CAUTION) READING COMFORT • Material 3 design with light, dark, and sepia themes • Adjustable font size, reading width, and line height • Immersive scroll — the app bar fades away as you read • Table of contents drawer with one-tap navigation • In-document search with match counter • Reading-position bookmark — resume exactly where you left off • Keep-screen-on toggle for long-form reading • Reading time estimate BRING YOUR OWN DOCS • Sync any public GitHub repository with a single URL • Private repos supported via a personal access token (stored in the iOS Keychain — never in the app's database) • Incremental re-sync — only changed files download • Re-sync or remove a synced repo from the drawer EXPORT AND SHARE • Export any document to PDF with mermaid diagrams preserved • Share the raw markdown or a rendered PDF via the system share sheet PRIVACY BY DESIGN • No accounts, ever • Zero telemetry by default • Crash reporting is opt-in and excludes document content, file paths, and tokens • The only network traffic is to GitHub when you explicitly sync Made in the open on GitHub. Licensed under Apache-2.0.
Paneo
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Your files. Your locations. A clear view. Paneo brings side-by-side file management to iPhone and iPad. Open a source and destination, spot differences and copy directly between your storage locations. On iPad, work with up to four panels. ORGANISE WITHOUT DETOURS Search folders, rename multiple files and compare directories. Transfers show the current file, known remaining data and, when measurable, speed and time left. Pause and resume tasks as needed. FIND WHAT TAKES UP SPACE Storage Analysis shows large folders and files in a chart and list. Reveal a result in the file panel or save the overview as a PDF with a visible destination. Partial scans and unknown sizes stay clear. WORK WITH YOUR SOURCES Use folders granted through the Files app or connect WebDAV, SFTP, FTP/FTPS, SMB, S3 and GitHub. Preview, text editing, checksums and archive tools are built in. Get Info includes image resolution and available music and video metadata. Inspect and edit FTP/SFTP permissions for individual entries where the server supports it. MAILBOXES BESIDE YOUR FILES Connect GMX, WEB.DE, iCloud Mail or a custom IMAP server with guided setup. Browse folders, messages and attachments directly in a panel. Explicitly export a message or attachment to a chosen file folder. Connections are read-only and leave messages on the mail server unchanged. Cowork can analyse selected messages through Apple PCC after your specific content approval. TURN FILES INTO KNOWLEDGE Create text files, scan documents or record a voice memo. Convert supported documents and media to Markdown. Folder conversions create new Markdown files alongside the originals; subfolders are a separate choice. COWORK WITH APPLE INTELLIGENCE Ask Paneo Cowork about the files in the other panel. AI processing uses only Apple Private Cloud Compute. File changes and external tool calls are presented for confirmation. Connect your own MCP servers for more tools. Paneo Shell provides built-in file commands for your open locations. It does not execute downloaded programs or operating-system shells. Requires iOS or iPadOS 27. AI features require a supported device, available Apple Intelligence and PCC. Language, region and Apple quotas may limit availability. File management also works without AI. Server features require the relevant network connection; provider limits and access permissions apply. Transfer speed and time estimates currently use completed files. One-time purchase. No in-app purchases or ads. Support: info@mobilebox-consulting.de
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Markdown Viewer Mobile at Free against Paneo's $3.99. Markdown Viewer Mobile also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 27.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Markdown Viewer Mobile is free to download; Paneo costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Markdown Viewer Mobile ships an update every 4 days, Paneo fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Markdown Viewer Mobile | Paneo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 27.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Cemil Ilik | Mobile Box - App Consulting UG (haftungsbeschraenkt) |
In-app purchases
Markdown Viewer Mobile
No in-app purchases
Paneo
No in-app purchases
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