Comparison

GomiSense vs Markdown Reader

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

Head to head
About

GomiSense

Instantly identify items and learn how to dispose of them correctly in Japan. Get collection schedules, smart reminders, and find nearby recycling points. Designed for expats and tourists.

Highlights
  • AI item scanning for sorting
  • Collection schedule alerts
  • Smart reminders for pickup
  • Nearby recycling point finder
  • Multi-language support
  • District-specific tips
Features
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Scan any item with your camera — GomiSense instantly tells you which bin, which bag color, and which day to put it out. Built for expats living in Japan. SCAN ANYTHING, KNOW INSTANTLY Point your camera at any item — food packaging, electronics, bottles, clothes — and GomiSense's AI identifies it and tells you exactly which category it belongs to, what color bag to use, which day to put it out, and local tips specific to your ward. YOUR COLLECTION SCHEDULE, ALWAYS UP TO DATE GomiSense syncs your local garbage collection calendar automatically. See today's collection at a glance, get notified before pickup time, and never miss a collection day again. SMART REMINDERS Set morning reminders before collection day. GomiSense knows your district's schedule and reminds you the night before or morning of — so your trash is always ready on time. FIND NEARBY RECYCLING POINTS Need to dispose of batteries, old electronics, or clothing? The built-in map shows the nearest recycling drop-off locations around you. BUILT FOR EXPATS & TOURISTS Available in English, Japanese, Turkish, Korean, and Chinese. No more deciphering Japanese flyers from your ward office. SUPPORTED DISTRICTS Tokyo: Shibuya, Shinjuku, Minato, Setagaya, Adachi, Nerima, Ota Osaka: Chuo, Kita, Abeno Kyoto: Shimogyo, Higashiyama, Fushimi Yokohama: Naka Fukuoka: Chuo, Hakata More districts coming soon. PREMIUM Unlock unlimited scan history, unlimited reminders, and priority support. GomiSense - Japan garbage sorting, finally simple. Privacy: https://gomisense.com/en/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Markdown Reader

Features
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MarkdownReader is a lightweight Markdown reader built for developers and power users. Key Features: • Immersive Reading — Native Markdown rendering with syntax highlighting (185+ languages) • Mermaid Diagrams — Flowcharts, sequence diagrams, Gantt charts and more • LaTeX Math — Block and inline math formulas rendered beautifully • PDF Export — Export full documents (with formulas/diagrams) to PDF (Pro) • Code Copy — One-tap copy for code blocks (Pro) • Font Size — Adjustable text size for comfortable reading (Pro) • Outline Navigation — Jump to headings in long documents (Pro) • Task Lists — Interactive checkboxes • Callout Blocks — NOTE, TIP, WARNING, CAUTION and more • Multiple Import — Local files, URL fetching, clipboard paste • Share Extension — Save directly from Safari • Lightweight Editor — Edit, preview, save • File Sharing — Export .md to other apps • Dark Mode — Follows system appearance • Bilingual — Full Chinese and English support • Offline — All rendering local, no internet required All data stored locally. No data uploaded to any server. One-time ¥6 Pro unlocks PDF export, code copy, font size, and outline navigation.

Screenshots

GomiSense4 screens
Markdown Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: GomiSense at 15.1 against Markdown Reader's 17.0. On price, update cadence, 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. GomiSense sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Markdown Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GomiSense ships an update weekly, Markdown Reader every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on August 7, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
GomiSense versus Markdown Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGomiSenseMarkdown Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAHMET KUTUK汇慧 杨

In-app purchases

2 purchases

GomiSense

Subscriptions2
  • GomiSense Premium3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • GomiSense Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
1 purchases

Markdown Reader

One-time1
  • MarkdownReader Pro$0.99

Questions

Is GomiSense free?
GomiSense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Markdown Reader free?
Markdown Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GomiSense or Markdown Reader have ads?
Neither GomiSense nor Markdown Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GomiSense or Markdown Reader?
GomiSense ships an update weekly, and Markdown Reader every 6 days. Most recently, GomiSense was updated on August 7, 2026 and Markdown Reader on August 29, 2026.

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