Comparison

Mandrill vs ZooMark

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

Head to head
About

Mandrill

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Mandrill is a fast, native Markdown reader and editor for iPhone and iPad; beautifully designed. Whether you're reviewing a README on the go, editing notes in your GitHub repo, or reading documentation on your iPad, Mandrill renders Markdown the way it's meant to look. Clean typography. GitHub themes. Zero clutter. GitHub integration: your repos in your pocket Sign in with GitHub and browse your repositories directly from the app. Open any repo, read and edit your Markdown files, and push changes back to GitHub when you're ready without ever touching a terminal or switching apps. Mandrill tracks which files have been modified and surfaces them clearly so you always know what's changed. Open anything Tap + to open a file from your device, browse a local folder, or connect to a GitHub repository. Mandrill shows only your .md files; no noise, no clutter, just the documents you care about. A reader you'll actually enjoy using Mandrill turns plain .md files into clean, typographically polished pages. Headings, lists, blockquotes, fenced code blocks, tables, inline code, bold, italic, and strikethrough, all rendered with care, in the theme you love. GitHub themes built in Choose GitHub Light, GitHub Dark, or System which follows your device's appearance automatically. Code blocks are highlighted per language like Swift, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, Rust, Java/Kotlin, C, C++, Objective-C, Ruby, Bash, SQL, CSS and more using authentic GitHub palettes. Made for how you read Mandrill gives you real control over your reading experience. Pick your typeface: Sans, Serif, or Mono. Adjust text size with a slider. Set your reading width to Narrow, Wide, or Full. Every setting is there because it matters. Tables, done right Markdown tables render properly with correct alignment, theming, and zero fuss. One-click code copying Every fenced code block ships with a copy button so you can grab snippets without selecting a single character. Fast, even on large files Markdown parsing and syntax highlighting run on a background thread, so the UI stays smooth and responsive on long documents. Private by design Mandrill requires no account to use and collects zero data. The optional GitHub integration connects only to GitHub's own servers we see nothing. No analytics. No third-party SDKs. Your files never leave your device. Highlights - GitHub integration: sign in, browse repos, track modified files, and push to GitHub from your iPhone or iPad - Open files, folders, or GitHub repositories from a single tap - Beautiful Markdown rendering: H1–H6, bold/italic/strikethrough, inline code, fenced code blocks, blockquotes, lists, tables, and horizontal rules - GitHub Light, GitHub Dark, and System themes - Per-language syntax highlighting like Swift, Python, JS/TS, Go, Rust, Java/Kotlin, C/C++/Obj-C, Ruby, Bash, SQL, CSS and more - Typeface picker: Sans, Serif, or Mono - Adjustable text size and reading width - One-click copy on every code block - Off-thread parsing for smooth performance on large files - Works on iPhone and iPad - Zero data collection. No account required to read and edit. Built with love for iOS and iPadOS.

About

ZooMark

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ZooMark is a Markdown notes app for macOS. As you type, formatting appears instantly, while your text stays clean and portable. Write lightly and clearly in Markdown — no fussy formatting required. ā–  Features Ā· Hybrid Markdown editor — bold, italic, headers, lists, to-dos, and code render like formatting as you type, while the source stays plain Markdown text. Ā· Split preview — Editor / Split / Preview modes. In Split, edit on the left and watch the rendered document (with GFM tables and links) on the right at the same time. Ā· Folders — organize notes like Apple Notes; drag to reorder and nest them, and move multiple notes into a folder at once. Ā· Hashtags & internal links — gather notes with #tags, and connect them with [[Title]] wiki links. Ā· Powerful search — find notes fast with tag:, title:, @todo, and "exact phrase" operators. Ā· Themes — light and dark themes (Honey Bear, Solar Cream, Panda, Tasmanian Devil Black, and more), set inside the app independent of the system appearance. Ā· Note lock — hide sensitive notes behind Touch ID or a password. Ā· Import Ā· Export Ā· Share — import .md files; save notes as Markdown, HTML, TXT, or PDF, or share them to other apps. Ā· iCloud sync & backup — when signed in to iCloud, all folders and notes sync and back up across your devices automatically.

Screenshots

Mandrill4 screens
ZooMark4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ZooMark at Free against Mandrill's $4.99. ZooMark also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

ZooMark is free to download; Mandrill costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mandrill ships an update weekly, ZooMark every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Mandrill versus ZooMark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMandrillZooMark
Price$4.99Free — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVandan DesaiSangwook Joo

In-app purchases

None

Mandrill

No in-app purchases

None

ZooMark

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mandrill free?
Mandrill costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ZooMark free?
ZooMark is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mandrill or ZooMark have ads?
Neither Mandrill nor ZooMark shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mandrill or ZooMark?
Mandrill ships an update weekly, and ZooMark every 2 days. Most recently, Mandrill was updated on October 6, 2026 and ZooMark on October 18, 2026.

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