Hyday MD vs Thread Mark
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Hyday MD
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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 โข Hands off your syntax โ your files stay untouched โข Content first โ the UI stays quietly in the background โข Typography is the design โ hierarchy through type and whitespace, not decoration FEATURES โข Frontmatter parsing: title, type, tags, createdAt, and lastModified extracted and displayed automatically โข Wiki links: [[note name]] jumps straight to the linked note; the back button returns to the previous one โข Mermaid diagrams: flowcharts, sequence diagrams, and more rendered inline, with full-screen viewing โข Reading font size: four levels (S / M / L / XL), independent of the system setting โข Edit and write back: tap edit, make changes, save โ lastModified updates in your local time zone โข LaTeX math: inline and block syntax both supported โข Code blocks: syntax highlighting, language labels, one-tap copy โข Tables: GFM alignment syntax supported โข Task lists: GFM checkboxes rendered in brand colors โข Local images: paths resolved relative to the .md file โข hyday-asset custom scheme: maps to the assets/ folder at the vault root โข Hyday life log marks: start, end, now, idea, important โ five states told apart by color โข Subfolder browsing: only folders containing Markdown are shown, keeping lists clean โข Recent files: jump back to your last-read note straight from the home screen โข Recent folders: persisted with iOS security-scoped bookmarks โ no re-picking after relaunch โข Bundled fonts: Fira Sans Condensed and Fira Code, fully rendered even offline PRIVACY โข No user data collected โข No analytics, no tracking โข No network requests (unless your files reference web images) โข Recent files and folders lists live only on your device GOOD FOR โข Writers, engineers, and researchers who keep Markdown notes โข Hyday note app users โข Anyone who reads technical docs, lecture notes, or study notes on their phone NOT FOR โข Rich-text (WYSIWYG) editing โข Team collaboration or cloud version control โข Reading PDF, Word, or other formats
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.
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Verdict
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.
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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.
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.
| Parameter | Hyday MD | Thread Mark |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free โ better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly โ better |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TZU YING WU | Koya Kurauchi |
In-app purchases
Hyday MD
No in-app purchases
Thread Mark
- Buy the Developer a Coffee$2.99
- ThreadMark Pro$9.99









