Comparison

myAethel vs Markdown Cards

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

Head to head
About

myAethel

Features
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Write, read, and organize Markdown without locking your files inside an app database. myAethel is a plain-file Markdown editor and Focus Todo app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Open `.md` files in folders you choose, write in a clean Markdown surface, switch to Read mode, and keep every document portable for other Markdown tools. Focus Todo turns Markdown checklists into a focused task view. Pin a checklist, review progress, and write checkbox changes back to the original Markdown file. Live Streaming turns myAethel into a real-time canvas for automation. Point an MCP-compatible writing agent or automation tool at your workspace and watch a document write itself in Read mode - text appears with a typewriter reveal, tables form row by row, and a LIVE badge shows while the stream runs. On the same Wi-Fi network the stream appears almost instantly; through iCloud Drive it follows you to iPhone and iPad. When the stream ends, you keep a plain Markdown file like everything else. Free includes creating, opening, editing, saving, rendering Markdown, one Focus Todo workflow, selection translation, and read-aloud preview. myAethel Pro adds workflow automation: multiple Focus Todo sources, cross-device Focus Todo sync, full read-aloud playback, document QA and review, translation copies, publish profiles, and advanced export. Plain files. Focused todos. A calmer Markdown workflow. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Markdown Cards

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Markdown Cards is the fastest way to make a stack of flashcards on iPhone — and the simplest way to study them. You can build a stack in two ways: WRITE IT: Open the markdown sheet and type. The format is deliberately tiny: • # for the stack title • ## for the front of a card • ### for the back of a card GENERATE IT: Tap "Generate with Apple Intelligence", describe what you want to memorize (e.g. "top AI terms", "interview Q&A", "art movements", etc.), and the on-device model writes a full deck in the format above. The result drops straight into the editor — edit it like anything else, or save as-is. That's it. No body text, no lists, no formatting. The editor lints your file in real time and saves when it's valid. DESIGNED FOR STAYING OUT OF THE WAY: • Every stack is a markdown file. Nothing proprietary. Copy, paste and share. No accounts, no exports, no import wizards. • Apple Intelligence runs on-device. Or use your favorite AI tool to generate a markdown. • No subscription, no paid to unlock, no login. • Open a stack. Tap a card to flip. Swipe to advance. Tap and hold to edit a card or stack. WHO IT'S FOR: • Anyone who wants a dedicated and simple flashcard app. • Devs or any technical professionals who would rather write markdown than fight a clunky UI. • Students who don't want overly complicated flashcard app with subscriptions. • Anyone who remembers HyperCard and wonders why apps today stopped being simple and elegant. REQUIREMENTS: • In-app generation of cards requires iOS 26 or later on a device with Apple Intelligence enabled in Settings. The rest of the app works on older iPhones — you just won't see the generate button do its thing. PRIVACY: This app uses GlitchTip to report crashes and errors so bugs can be diagnosed and fixed. No personal data is collected, and nothing is used for tracking or advertising.

Screenshots

myAethel4 screens
Markdown Cards4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Markdown Cards at none against myAethel's 2. Markdown Cards also leads on iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). myAethel's advantage is device support. On price there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. myAethel sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Markdown Cards asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
myAethel versus Markdown Cards: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyAethelMarkdown Cards
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — better—
Requires iOS26.018.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRECRE8BOXJINSOO AN

In-app purchases

2 purchases

myAethel

Subscriptions2
  • myAethel Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • myAethel Pro Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
None

Markdown Cards

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is myAethel free?
myAethel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Markdown Cards free?
Markdown Cards is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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