Comparison

Markdown Editor vs Scanovox

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

Head to head
About

Markdown Editor

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Write, preview, organize, and export Markdown documents entirely on your iPhone and iPad. This app is a native, offline-first Markdown workspace built for fast writing and clean document output. Create notes, drafts, documentation, journals, and long-form writing with a focused editor, live preview, and on-device PDF export. Everything important happens on your device. No account is required to start writing. Features - Native Markdown editor designed for iPhone and iPad - Live preview while you write - Organize documents with folders - Full-text search across your local documents - Import Markdown and text files - Export Markdown files and generate PDFs on-device - Autosave and quick access to recent work - Clean, privacy-focused offline experience Premium features - Advanced PDF export options - Custom themes - Templates - Find and replace - Word count, reading time, and writing stats - Favorites, smart organization, and additional power-user tools Who it’s for - Students taking structured notes - Writers drafting articles and journals - Developers editing README files and documentation - Anyone who wants a simple, fast Markdown app without unnecessary complexity Privacy-first by design Your documents stay on your device by default. Core writing, preview, organization, and export features work offline, so you can write anywhere. If you want a polished Markdown experience on iOS with native performance and local-first privacy, this app is built for you. Subscription information: Markdown Pro is an optional auto-renewing subscription (monthly plan). Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy : https://zeeronstudio.com/privacy/markdown.html Terms of Service : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Scanovox

Features
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Scanovox turns your phone into a complete PDF scanner and document studio. Scan any paper document with your camera, then edit, convert, and share it in seconds — all in one beautifully simple app. SCAN LIKE A PRO • Auto-detect edges and capture crisp, high-quality scans • Enhance with smart filters: grayscale, sharpen, brighten and document mode • Rotate, crop and reorder pages effortlessly CONVERT ANY FORMAT • Word, Excel and PowerPoint to PDF • PDF to Word, Excel, PowerPoint and images • JPG/PNG to PDF and back POWERFUL PDF TOOLS • Merge multiple PDFs into one • Compress large files to save space • Split PDFs into separate pages • Add watermarks to protect your documents ASK AI • Ask AI anything and get instant answers • Only the question you type is sent (to Google Gemini); your documents and scans are never sent ORGANIZED & SECURE • Keep all your scans and files neatly in one place • Rename, move, download and share with a tap • Scanning and PDF tools run on your device; format conversions upload the file to our servers and delete it right after Whether you're scanning receipts, digitizing notes, converting reports or preparing contracts, Scanovox gives you everything you need to work with documents on the go. Download Scanovox today and take control of your paperwork. Scanovox Pro unlocks unlimited conversions, an ad-free experience and premium tools. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://scanovox.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Markdown Editor4 screens
Scanovox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Markdown Editor at none against Scanovox's shown. Markdown Editor also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Scanovox's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Markdown Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Scanovox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Markdown Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, Scanovox every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Markdown Editor versus Scanovox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarkdown EditorScanovox
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZeeron Studio Pvt. Ltd.SOFTPULSE SOFTWARE DESIGN L.L.C

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Markdown Editor

Subscriptions1
  • Pro - (Monthly)3 Days trial$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime$2.99
2 purchases

Scanovox

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Markdown Editor free?
Markdown Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scanovox free?
Scanovox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Markdown Editor or Scanovox have ads?
Scanovox shows ads; Markdown Editor does not.
Which is updated more often, Markdown Editor or Scanovox?
Markdown Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, and Scanovox every 2 months. Most recently, Markdown Editor was updated on November 2, 2026 and Scanovox on October 31, 2026.

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