Comparison

Markdown Editor & Reader vs MarkIOY

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

About

MarkIOY

This app allows you to edit Markdown documents by directly interacting with rendered text and elements. It supports a wide range of Markdown features and offers image-to-Markdown conversion. Documents are stored locally, ensuring privacy and portability.

Highlights
  • Direct visual editing of rendered Markdown
  • Supports front matter, task lists, code blocks, and more
  • Image-to-Markdown conversion
  • Local-first document storage
  • Export to PDF, HTML, and Word
  • Multiple view modes (Visual, Source, Split)
Features
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MarkIOY is a local-first Markdown editor that lets you write from what you can see. Write what you see - Edit rendered headings, paragraphs, lists, and tables directly. Markdown updates as you work. - Switch between Visual, Markdown Source, and Split view to compare structure and result at the same time. Keep every document portable - Open and save local .md files from Files, iCloud Drive, Finder, or a chosen workspace. - Work with front matter, task lists, callouts, code blocks, tables, footnotes, LaTex math, and Mermaid diagrams. Turn images into Markdown - Take a photo, choose from Photos, or select an image file. Crop the area first, then generate Markdown for a formula, table, chart, or printed note. - Image conversion starts only when you choose it. The selected crop is used solely to return Markdown and is not stored or logged. Finish anywhere - Export to PDF, standalone HTML, or Word document. No account is required. Your core writing workflow stays local, and the Markdown stays yours.

Screenshots

Markdown Editor & Reader4 screens
MarkIOY4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MarkIOY at none against Markdown Editor & Reader's 1. Markdown Editor & Reader's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). 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. MarkIOY asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Markdown Editor & Reader ships an update weekly, MarkIOY every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Markdown Editor & Reader versus MarkIOY: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarkdown Editor & ReaderMarkIOY
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB10 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperDang Nam Nguyen印超 吕

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Markdown Editor & Reader

One-time1
  • MD Preview Pro (Lifetime)$3.99
None

MarkIOY

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Markdown Editor & Reader free?
Markdown Editor & Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MarkIOY free?
MarkIOY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Markdown Editor & Reader or MarkIOY have ads?
Neither Markdown Editor & Reader nor MarkIOY shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Markdown Editor & Reader or MarkIOY?
Markdown Editor & Reader ships an update weekly, and MarkIOY every 3 weeks. Most recently, Markdown Editor & Reader was updated on October 6, 2026 and MarkIOY on October 19, 2026.

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