Comparison

Markdown Editor & Reader vs KoolPDF

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

Head to head
About

Markdown Editor & Reader

This app allows you to open, read, edit, and share Markdown files. It offers beautiful rendering, multiple themes, and export options to PDF and HTML, all while working completely offline.

Highlights
  • Beautiful Markdown rendering
  • Offline editing and reading
  • Export to PDF, HTML, DOC
  • Customizable themes
  • Table of Contents generation
  • File organization
Features
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Open, read, edit and share Markdown — beautifully. MD Preview is an all-in-one Markdown workspace for iPhone and iPad. Open Markdown files from Files, iCloud Drive, Mail or your favorite apps. Read beautifully rendered documents, edit when needed, browse GitHub READMEs, and export polished documents to PDF, HTML or DOC — all completely offline. Whether you're reviewing a README, editing technical documentation, writing notes, or preparing documents to share, MD Preview gives you everything you need in one clean, native experience. KEY FEATURES • Beautiful rendering — GitHub-flavored Markdown with proper typography, syntax-highlighted code blocks, tables, blockquotes and footnotes. • Two views, one tap — toggle between rendered preview and raw source mode. Source view supports text selection. • Table of Contents — auto-generated from headings; tap to jump anywhere in long documents. • 9 hand-crafted themes — Parchment (warm cream), Eclipse (deep navy), Woodland (mossy green), Blossom (soft pink), Tide (deep sea), Iris (vivid violet), Sunlit (cream amber), Nocturne (inky violet), Glacier (frosted slate). Light and dark variants. • Folders & recents — organize your markdown files into custom folders with icons and colors. Recently opened files reappear on home for one-tap access. • Smart export — generate a print-ready PDF with your chosen theme baked in. Share the original file, or copy the markdown to clipboard. • Font controls — adjust reading size for tired eyes or small screens. • Fully offline — no servers, no tracking, no signup. Your files stay on your device. • Native iOS feel — built with SwiftUI for iPhone and iPad. Supports light/dark mode, dynamic type, and the share sheet. PERFECT FOR • Reading READMEs from GitHub or local repos • Reviewing technical specs and documentation • Reading novels and notes written in Markdown • Sharing rendered docs with non-technical teammates • Exporting handouts as PDFs from a phone PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your documents stay on your device. • No accounts • No cloud processing • No tracking • No analytics SDK • No telemetry Everything works offline. PRIVACY MD Preview does not collect, store, or transmit your files. Everything runs on-device. There is no analytics SDK, no telemetry, no account. You can manage or disable auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. For more details, please refer to our privacy policy and terms of use. Privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/nguyendangnam-privacy-policy/home Term of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ — Open a .md file from Files, iCloud Drive, Mail or any sharing app — and start reading

About

KoolPDF

Features
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Transform the way you work with PDFs. KoolPDF is a powerful all-in-one PDF solution that helps you edit, convert, organize, protect, and share documents from anywhere. Whether you're a student, professional, business owner, or everyday user, KoolPDF provides everything you need to handle PDFs efficiently. With 22+ powerful PDF tools, AI-powered automation, OCR text recognition, unlimited file transfer, and clipboard sync, KoolPDF makes document management faster and smarter. PDF TOOLS FOR EVERY NEED Edit and organize your PDF documents with ease. • Merge PDF files • Split PDF documents • Compress PDF size • Remove PDF pages • Extract PDF pages • Repair damaged PDFs • Rotate PDF pages • Add page numbers • Add watermarks • Protect PDF with passwords • Unlock PDF files • Redact sensitive content • Organize and rearrange pages Process documents quickly while maintaining high-quality output. CONVERT FILES TO AND FROM PDF Convert documents and images in seconds. Supported conversions include: • JPG to PDF • PNG to PDF • Word to PDF • Excel to PDF • PowerPoint to PDF • PDF to JPG • PDF to PNG • PDF to Word • PDF to Excel • PDF to PowerPoint Preserve formatting and create professional documents effortlessly. OCR – EXTRACT TEXT FROM IMAGES & SCANNED PDFS Turn scanned documents into editable text. OCR helps you: • Extract text from images • Convert scanned PDFs into editable documents • Create searchable PDFs • Digitize paper documents • Save time on manual typing Perfect for invoices, notes, contracts, receipts, and more. KOOLAI – YOUR AI PDF ASSISTANT Work smarter with AI. KoolAI lets you perform complex PDF actions using simple natural language prompts. Examples: "Merge all PDF files." "Compress this PDF below 5 MB." "Protect this document with a password." "Convert this PDF to Word." "Add page numbers and watermark." Simply describe what you need, and KoolAI handles the rest. KOOLSHARE – UNLIMITED FILE TRANSFER Transfer files between your phone and computer instantly. No cables. No sign-up. No size limits. Features include: • Mobile to desktop transfer • Desktop to mobile transfer • Unlimited file size support • Fast wireless transfers • Secure local sharing • Send photos, videos, PDFs, and documents Move files seamlessly across devices whenever you need them. CLIPBOARD SYNC Copy on one device and paste on another. Clipboard Sync allows you to: • Copy text on mobile and paste on desktop • Transfer links instantly • Move notes between devices • Improve productivity across platforms Stay connected and work without interruptions. FAST, SECURE & EASY TO USE KoolPDF is designed to be simple for everyone while providing professional-grade PDF capabilities. Why users love KoolPDF: • 22+ PDF tools in one app • AI-powered PDF automation • Fast PDF conversions • OCR text recognition • Unlimited file sharing • Clipboard synchronization • Secure document processing • Clean and intuitive interface • High-quality output • Regular feature updates PERFECT FOR • Students • Teachers • Business professionals • Freelancers • Office workers • Remote teams • Content creators • Small businesses Download KoolPDF today and experience a smarter way to edit, convert, compress, organize, protect, share, and automate your PDF workflows.

Screenshots

Markdown Editor & Reader4 screens
KoolPDF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KoolPDF at none against Markdown Editor & Reader's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 & Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. KoolPDF asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Markdown Editor & Reader versus KoolPDF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarkdown Editor & ReaderKoolPDF
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB60 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperDang Nam NguyenAgevole Innovation Private Limited

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Markdown Editor & Reader

One-time1
  • MD Preview Pro (Lifetime)$4.99
None

KoolPDF

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Markdown Editor & Reader free?
Markdown Editor & Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KoolPDF free?
KoolPDF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Markdown Editor & Reader or KoolPDF have ads?
Neither Markdown Editor & Reader nor KoolPDF shows ads.

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