QingMo vs Lorem
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
QingMo
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QingMo is a cross-platform Markdown editor built for a smooth writing flow. Edit on the left, see the rendered result on the right in real time โ no more switching back and forth between syntax and output. โ Live Preview โ Rendering kicks in the moment you stop typing, with millisecond response. Switch freely between source, split, and preview modes. In split mode the editor and preview scroll in sync, so you never lose your place in long documents. โ Navigate Long Documents โ - Minimap: a structural overview on the right edge, color-coded by headings, body, and code. Click or drag to jump โ accurate even with soft wrapping. - Sticky Header: keeps the full heading path of your current position pinned at the top while scrolling; click any level to jump back. - Two-way Linked Highlight: select text on one side and the matching text on the other is highlighted automatically. (All optional, toggleable in Settings, off by default.) โ Full Markdown Support โ - CommonMark: headings, emphasis, lists, quotes, links, images, rules - GitHub Flavored Markdown: tables, task lists, strikethrough, autolinks - KaTeX math: inline $...$ and block $$...$$, rendered offline - Superscript and subscript for chemical formulas and math notes - Syntax highlighting for dozens of languages: Python, Swift, Rust, Go, Java, JavaScript, SQL, and more โ Fast Input โ One-tap toolbar for bold, headings, lists, tables, formulas and more. On mobile, a quick-symbol bar sits above the keyboard so hard-to-type characters are always within reach. Full keyboard shortcuts for external keyboard users. โ Consistent Across Devices + iCloud Sync โ iPhone, iPad, and Mac share the same rendering core for consistent results everywhere. Turn on iCloud and your documents sync automatically across devices signed in to your Apple ID. โ Handy File Management โ A built-in file explorer: create, rename, delete, duplicate, and drag items into folders. Export to PDF or a single self-contained HTML file for easy sharing and archiving. โ Privacy First โ QingMo collects no personal data and contains no ads or trackers. Your documents stay in the local folder you choose or in your own iCloud container. โ QingMo Pro (optional) โ The core writing experience is free forever. A one-time QingMo Pro purchase (no subscription) unlocks advanced extras: - Mermaid diagrams (flowcharts, sequences, Gantt) - One-tap publishing and Chinese typography tools (auto spacing, simplified/traditional conversion) - Advanced PDF export (themes, headers/footers, page numbers, watermark, cover) and long-image export - Version history, detailed word count, focus mode, and image archiving Purchase is handled entirely by the App Store, and "Restore Purchases" is available. Whether you are writing technical notes, organizing to-dos, drafting papers, or capturing ideas, QingMo keeps you focused on the content.
Lorem
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Lorem is a local-first Markdown app for documenting and organizing things. Every note is a plain .md file in a folder you choose โ readable by any editor, today and in twenty years. WRITE โข A clean Markdown editor that renders as you type: headings, lists, tasks, tables, code, callouts, footnotes โข Link notes with [[wikilinks]] or @mentions and see every backlink โข Attach photos, videos, audio and files; play audio in the background โข Daily notes with a quick log โ also from Shortcuts and the Action button ORGANIZE โข Turn a folder into a database: each note is a row, its front matter becomes properties โข Table, list, gallery and cover flow views with filters, sorts and groups โข Select, date, checkbox, relation and formula properties โข Embed a database inside any note YOURS โข No account. No analytics. No tracking. โข Files live on your device, in a folder you pick โข Optional sync through your own private iCloud โ the developer can't read it โข The same workspace on iPhone, Mac and Windows
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lorem at none against QingMo's 1. QingMo's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. QingMo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lorem asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | QingMo | Lorem |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 โ better | 17.2 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ๅ ๅ ๅผ | Jiyong Ahn |
In-app purchases
QingMo
- QingMo Pro (Lifetime)$4.99
Lorem
No in-app purchases






