Comparison

Markdown Editor & Reader vs MDPeek

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

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

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MDPeek

Features
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MDPeek opens Markdown the way it was meant to be read: instantly, and beautifully rendered. Tap a .md file and it appears as a clean, GitHub-style document — no raw symbols, no fuss. One app for iPhone and iPad, with the same rendering engine as MDPeek for Mac, so a document looks the same everywhere you read it. VIEW EVERYTHING, FREE • Full GitHub-Flavored Markdown: headings, bold, lists, links • Tables with alignment, task lists, and strikethrough • Fenced code blocks with syntax highlighting • LaTeX math, typeset beautifully (inline and display equations) • Images that sit next to your document • Automatic light and dark mode • Outline view to jump between headings • Opens Markdown from Files, iCloud Drive, and any app that can share a file MDPeek PRO Unlock the tools you reach for once Markdown is part of your workflow: • Edit mode — a live editor beside the preview on iPad, stacked on iPhone • Export to Word (.docx) — tables, images, and formatting intact • Every future Pro feature, included Pro is a universal purchase: buy it once and it unlocks MDPeek on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Choose once: Pro Lifetime, or an inexpensive yearly plan. PRIVATE BY DESIGN MDPeek collects nothing. No accounts, no analytics, no tracking. Your documents are read on your device and never leave it. The only network request MDPeek ever makes is to show a remote image your own document links to. Perfect for developers reading READMEs, writers drafting in Markdown, students taking notes, and anyone who just wants their .md files to look right. MDPeek Pro Yearly is an auto-renewing subscription (US$1.99/year). Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. It renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. A one-time Lifetime option is also available. Privacy Policy: https://techcardiff.github.io/privacy.html Ā· Terms (Apple standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Markdown Editor & Reader4 screens
MDPeek4 screens

Verdict

The call

Markdown Editor & Reader and MDPeek are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Markdown Editor & Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MDPeek sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Markdown Editor & Reader versus MDPeek: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarkdown Editor & ReaderMDPeek
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB3 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperDang Nam NguyenCARDIFF PRIVATE LIMITED

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Markdown Editor & Reader

One-time1
  • MD Preview Pro (Lifetime)$3.99
2 purchases

MDPeek

Subscriptions1
  • MDPeek Pro$1.991 Year
One-time1
  • MDPeek Pro$5.99

Questions

Is Markdown Editor & Reader free?
Markdown Editor & Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MDPeek free?
MDPeek is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Markdown Editor & Reader or MDPeek have ads?
Neither Markdown Editor & Reader nor MDPeek shows ads.

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