Comparison

Hyday MD vs Thread Mark

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

Head to head
About

Hyday MD

Features
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Hyday MD is a Markdown tool built for reading. Originally designed as the mobile reader for the Hyday note-taking app, it lets you comfortably read notes stored in iCloud Drive on your iPhone and iPad. It is also a general-purpose lightweight Markdown reader โ€” any .md file written with other tools displays just fine. DESIGN PRINCIPLES โ€ข Hands off your syntax โ€” your files stay untouched โ€ข Content first โ€” the UI stays quietly in the background โ€ข Typography is the design โ€” hierarchy through type and whitespace, not decoration FEATURES โ€ข Frontmatter parsing: title, type, tags, createdAt, and lastModified extracted and displayed automatically โ€ข Wiki links: [[note name]] jumps straight to the linked note; the back button returns to the previous one โ€ข Mermaid diagrams: flowcharts, sequence diagrams, and more rendered inline, with full-screen viewing โ€ข Reading font size: four levels (S / M / L / XL), independent of the system setting โ€ข Edit and write back: tap edit, make changes, save โ€” lastModified updates in your local time zone โ€ข LaTeX math: inline and block syntax both supported โ€ข Code blocks: syntax highlighting, language labels, one-tap copy โ€ข Tables: GFM alignment syntax supported โ€ข Task lists: GFM checkboxes rendered in brand colors โ€ข Local images: paths resolved relative to the .md file โ€ข hyday-asset custom scheme: maps to the assets/ folder at the vault root โ€ข Hyday life log marks: start, end, now, idea, important โ€” five states told apart by color โ€ข Subfolder browsing: only folders containing Markdown are shown, keeping lists clean โ€ข Recent files: jump back to your last-read note straight from the home screen โ€ข Recent folders: persisted with iOS security-scoped bookmarks โ€” no re-picking after relaunch โ€ข Bundled fonts: Fira Sans Condensed and Fira Code, fully rendered even offline PRIVACY โ€ข No user data collected โ€ข No analytics, no tracking โ€ข No network requests (unless your files reference web images) โ€ข Recent files and folders lists live only on your device GOOD FOR โ€ข Writers, engineers, and researchers who keep Markdown notes โ€ข Hyday note app users โ€ข Anyone who reads technical docs, lecture notes, or study notes on their phone NOT FOR โ€ข Rich-text (WYSIWYG) editing โ€ข Team collaboration or cloud version control โ€ข Reading PDF, Word, or other formats

About

Thread Mark

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Welcome to ThreadMark, the ultimate local-first Markdown reader that transforms your personal notes, development logs, and reading materials into an immersive, thread-style reading experience! Whether you're organizing a massive "Second Brain" or simply jotting down grocery lists, ThreadMark makes reading long documents on mobile incredibly fast, casual, and stress-free. โ–  What is ThreadMark? ThreadMark is a unique Markdown viewer and editor that parses your local files into a message board/forum structure. Simply select your local folder (Vault), and the app automatically treats your folders as "Boards", your .md files as "Threads", and paragraphs divided by headings as numbered "Posts". โ–  Who is this for? - Heavy Markdown users looking for a lightweight, mobile-friendly way to browse their vast knowledge base. - Users of desktop-based PKM (Personal Knowledge Management) tools who want a seamless, local mobile companion. - Anyone who loves the scrollable, bite-sized reading experience of timelines and forum threads. - Privacy advocates who prefer 100% offline, local storage without cloud lock-in. โ–  Key Features - Innovative Thread-Style UI Documents are automatically split based on headings (e.g., ##) and displayed as numbered posts. Even a 10,000-word document becomes as easy to digest as scrolling through a social media feed. - Rich Markdown Compatibility Fully supports WikiLinks ([[Note Name]]) for bidirectional linking. Tap a dead link to instantly create a new thread. It also beautifully renders inline images, transclusions (embedding other .md files), and callouts (e.g., > [!info]). - Powerful "Quote Anchors" Navigate complex thoughts instantly. Type >>1, >>1-5, or >>1,3 to create interactive anchors. Tapping them opens a quick pop-up preview of the referenced sections without losing your scroll position. - 100% Local & Secure No accounts, no logins, and no forced cloud syncing. All data remains safely on your device's local storage, ensuring your private diaries and sensitive technical notes stay truly private. โ–  Rich Customization - Dual Viewing Modes Switch seamlessly between the immersive "BBS Mode" (Board/Thread/Post layout) and the traditional "Standard Mode" (Folder/Note layout) depending on your mood. - Beautiful Themes & Typography Choose from a variety of carefully crafted themes, including a classic Retro Beige, pure Dark Mode, Dracula, and Cyberpunk. Includes a precise font scaler to build your perfect reading environment. * Note: ThreadMark is free to use with optional ads. We offer a one-time lifetime purchase to remove ads completely, or you can temporarily hide ads for 6 hours by watching a short video. * Note: This app is a local file viewer/editor. It does not connect to or browse external internet forum services.

Screenshots

Hyday MD4 screens
Thread Mark4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Thread Mark at Free against Hyday MD's $0.99. Hyday MD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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

Thread Mark is free to download; Hyday MD costs $0.99 up front. Thread Mark sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Hyday MD asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hyday MD ships an update every 3 weeks, Thread Mark fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Hyday MD versus Thread Mark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHyday MDThread Mark
Price$0.99Free โ€” better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size29 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTZU YING WUKoya Kurauchi

In-app purchases

None

Hyday MD

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Thread Mark

One-time2
  • Buy the Developer a Coffee$2.99
  • ThreadMark Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Hyday MD free?
Hyday MD costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Thread Mark free?
Thread Mark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hyday MD or Thread Mark have ads?
Thread Mark shows ads; Hyday MD does not.
Which is updated more often, Hyday MD or Thread Mark?
Hyday MD ships an update every 3 weeks, and Thread Mark fortnightly. Most recently, Hyday MD was updated on September 30, 2026 and Thread Mark on October 3, 2026.

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