edEdit vs MarkUp Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
edEdit
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edEdit is a native text editor for Mac and iPhone/iPad that brings notes, Markdown, and source code editing into one app. WHY edEdit β’ Truly native: AppKit on macOS, SwiftUI on iOS β no web view sluggishness. β’ Consistent across platforms: your notes and files sync between Mac, iPhone, and iPad via iCloud. β’ Standard file formats only: everything is .md / .txt / .swift / .json β open elsewhere whenever you want. KEY FEATURES Notes β Apple Notes-style organization, with plain Markdown content: β’ Hierarchical tags (work/meeting/2026Q1) β’ iCloud sync across devices β’ Share from Apple Notes and we'll auto-convert formatting to Markdown β bold, italic, headings, lists, and checklists are preserved. Files β Open and edit any text file on your device: β’ Pull from the Files app, iCloud Drive, On My iPhone, or any provider β’ Automatic encoding detection (UTF-8, Big5, Shift-JIS, GB18030, β¦) β’ Syntax highlighting for Swift, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Go, Rust, C/C++, Java, HTML, JSON, YAML, Shell, Markdown, and more β’ Line numbers, light and dark themes β’ Save edits back to the original location iCloud Drive integration β Automatically creates an "edEdit" folder in iCloud Drive that syncs across all your devices. Dedicated Markdown editing: β’ Keyboard accessory bar: headings, bold, italic, lists, tasks, quotes, links, images β’ Hardware keyboard shortcuts: βB (bold) / βI (italic) / βK (link) / βE (code) / β1-6 (headings) β’ Smart list continuation: pressing Enter in a list line auto-continues; pressing Enter on an empty item exits the list β’ Paste an image straight from the clipboard β we save it next to the .md file and insert a Markdown reference File compare β Visualize the differences between two files line-by-line, with added/removed/modified highlights. Find in Files β Recursively search a folder you pick, filterable by filename glob. Share & print β Built-in ShareLink, with AirPrint support. WHO IT'S FOR β’ Developers writing docs, reading logs, editing config files β’ Writers using Markdown for blog posts and drafts β’ Anyone who wants their files to stay theirs β no proprietary lock-in β’ People who switch between editing on Mac and quick capture on iPhone PRIVACY & COMPLIANCE β’ Notes, files, and images stay on your device or in your own iCloud β our servers never see them β’ Free tier includes ads served by Google AdMob (shown on app launch and occasionally when closing the note editor) β’ Upgrade to Pro to remove all ads
MarkUp Pro
This app restores powerful photo annotation tools previously removed from iOS. It offers features like a magnifier, hollow shapes, free-angle arrows, and a robust color picker. Easily select, move, and edit annotations with full undo/redo support.
- Select & Move annotations
- Loupe / Magnifier tool
- Hollow shapes and free-angle arrows
- Adjustable font size and color picker
- Blur and pixelate sensitive information
- Template system for saving setups
- PDF and image export options
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MarkUp brings back the photo annotation features that disappeared in iOS 17 and 18. If you miss the Magnifier tool, hollow shape outlines, free-angle arrows, and a color picker that just works -- this app is for you. NOW WITH SELECT & MOVE - Select & Move: Tap any annotation to select it, then drag to reposition. Works with all annotation types -- shapes, arrows, text, drawings, highlights, and more. Full undo/redo support for every move. - Adjustable Font Size: Choose from 12pt to 120pt for text annotations. Your last font size is remembered between sessions. CORE FEATURES - Select & Move: Tap to select any annotation, drag to reposition. Visual selection feedback with dashed border and corner handles. - Loupe / Magnifier: Zoom into any detail with adjustable magnification. The tool Apple removed, brought back better than ever. - Hollow Shapes: Draw circles, rectangles, triangles, stars, and chat bubbles with clean outlines -- not filled blocks. Toggle between outline and filled mode. - Free-Angle Arrows: Point precisely where you want with arrows at any angle, not just preset directions. - Drawing Tools: Pen, marker, and pencil with adjustable width and opacity for every situation. - Highlight: Semi-transparent overlay that emphasizes without obscuring, perfect for screenshots and documents. - Blur and Pixelate: Obscure sensitive information like faces, license plates, and personal data with gaussian blur or pixelation. - Text Annotations: Add labels, notes, and callouts with customizable font size (12-120pt) and color. Font size is remembered between sessions. - Color Picker: A reliable, full-featured color picker with presets and custom colors -- no more fighting with the system picker. - Undo and Redo: Full history support so you never lose your work. - Eraser: Tap any annotation to remove it instantly. DESIGNED FOR iOS - Native SwiftUI interface that feels right at home - Full iPhone and iPad support with optimized layouts - Camera integration for instant photo capture and annotation - Photo library access with screenshot album filtering - Tool memory that remembers your last settings between sessions, including font size MARKUP PRO - Template System: Save your favorite annotation setups and reuse them across multiple images. - Batch Editing: Apply the same annotations to multiple images at once for consistent documentation. - PDF Export: Save annotated images as PDF documents for professional sharing. - Export Options: Save as PNG, JPEG, or PDF. Share directly to Photos, Messages, Mail, or any app via Share Sheet. PERFECT FOR - Developers annotating bug reports and screenshots - Designers providing visual feedback - Educators highlighting key information in images - Professionals creating annotated documentation - Anyone who wants the markup tools Apple took away SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: MarkUp offers three purchase options: - Monthly Subscription: $2.99/month with 7-day free trial - Yearly Subscription: $14.99/year with 7-day free trial (58% savings) - Lifetime Purchase: $29.99 one-time, no recurring charges - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: MarkUp Pro at none against edEdit's shown. edEdit's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. edEdit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MarkUp Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
edEdit ships an update weekly, MarkUp Pro every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | edEdit | MarkUp Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | β | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Weekly β better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | β | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +9 |
| Developer | CHING FENG WANG | θ΄Ί ε¨ |
In-app purchases
edEdit
- Pro$4.99
MarkUp Pro
- MarkUp Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- MarkUp Pro Yearly1 Month trial$14.991 Year
- MarkUp Pro Lifetime$29.99









