Markdown Reader vs C.md
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Markdown Reader
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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.
C.md
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C.md is a Markdown reader for people who read on their phone. It does not edit. It does not sync. It does not build a second brain. It simply makes Markdown files comfortable to read on a small screen. OPEN ANY FILE Mail, Files, AirDrop, or any app that offers “Open with”. The document is stored safely in the local sandbox — nothing is uploaded anywhere. MADE FOR LONG READS ON SMALL SCREENS • Adjustable font size, line height, heading scale and margins • Day and night mode • Chinese and Western fonts selected independently for clean mixed-language text • Optional first-line indent for Chinese paragraphs • Justified or left-aligned, whatever suits the page MOVE THROUGH LONG FILES • Headings fold and unfold in place • Outline jumps to the section you are actually reading • Reading position is saved and restored automatically EXPORT WHEN YOU NEED IT • A4 PDF with your chosen title, headers and page numbers • Long images for chat apps, social posts, or anywhere Markdown is not welcome • Rich-text copy for email and notes PRIVACY All documents remain on your device. Exports are rendered locally. No accounts, no analytics, no tracking.
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Verdict
Markdown Reader and C.md are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Markdown Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and C.md sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Markdown Reader ships an update every 6 days, C.md every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Markdown Reader | C.md |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 173 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 汇慧 杨 | 建东 高 |
In-app purchases
Markdown Reader
- MarkdownReader Pro$0.99
C.md
- C.md Pro$9.99









