Comparison

PeekMD vs C.md

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

Head to head
About

PeekMD

Features
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Open Markdown and HTML content instantly. PeekMD is a lightweight Markdown and HTML viewer designed for developers, writers, and anyone who needs to quickly read formatted text or preview code. Paste content from your clipboard, open it through the system share sheet, make quick edits, and view the rendered result without creating a project or configuring an editor. FAST MARKDOWN PREVIEW Preview headings, lists, quotes, links, tables, and code blocks in a clean reading interface. HTML VIEWER Render HTML snippets, web content, email templates, and simple page code directly on your iPhone. LIGHTWEIGHT EDITOR Edit Markdown or HTML source and quickly check the rendered result. SHARE EXTENSION Send content to PeekMD from Safari, Files, Messages, Notes, and other apps using the system share sheet. CLIPBOARD IMPORT Quickly detect and import Markdown or HTML stored in your clipboard. PREVIEW HISTORY Keep recently opened content available for later reading and editing. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Place frequently used Markdown and HTML documents on your Home Screen for quick access. ICLOUD SYNC Sync and back up your history across devices using your personal iCloud account. PRIVATE BY DESIGN PeekMD does not collect your personal data. Your content remains on your device and in your personal iCloud storage. PeekMD is useful for: • Reading Markdown and README files • Previewing HTML code • Reviewing developer documentation • Checking Markdown formatting • Editing small text and code snippets • Opening shared content from other apps • Managing frequently used document snippets

About

C.md

Features
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C.md is a Markdown reader for people who read on their phone. It does not edit. It does not sync. It does not build a second brain. It simply makes Markdown files comfortable to read on a small screen. OPEN ANY FILE Mail, Files, AirDrop, or any app that offers “Open with”. The document is stored safely in the local sandbox — nothing is uploaded anywhere. MADE FOR LONG READS ON SMALL SCREENS • Adjustable font size, line height, heading scale and margins • Day and night mode • Chinese and Western fonts selected independently for clean mixed-language text • Optional first-line indent for Chinese paragraphs • Justified or left-aligned, whatever suits the page MOVE THROUGH LONG FILES • Headings fold and unfold in place • Outline jumps to the section you are actually reading • Reading position is saved and restored automatically EXPORT WHEN YOU NEED IT • A4 PDF with your chosen title, headers and page numbers • Long images for chat apps, social posts, or anywhere Markdown is not welcome • Rich-text copy for email and notes PRIVACY All documents remain on your device. Exports are rendered locally. No accounts, no analytics, no tracking.

Screenshots

PeekMD4 screens
C.md4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: C.md at 17.6 against PeekMD's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. PeekMD sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and C.md sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PeekMD ships an update every 3 days, C.md every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
PeekMD versus C.md: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPeekMDC.md
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB173 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer金苹 卢建东 高

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PeekMD

One-time3
  • 10次转换次数$0.99
  • PeekMD PRO$1.99
  • 50次转换次数$2.99
1 purchases

C.md

One-time1
  • C.md Pro$9.99

Questions

Is PeekMD free?
PeekMD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is C.md free?
C.md is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PeekMD or C.md have ads?
Neither PeekMD nor C.md shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PeekMD or C.md?
PeekMD ships an update every 3 days, and C.md every 4 days. Most recently, PeekMD was updated on October 31, 2026 and C.md on October 26, 2026.

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