Comparison

QingMo vs Markleaf

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

Head to head
About

QingMo

Features
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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.

About

Markleaf

Features
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Read comfortably. Write naturally. Import, reading, outline, search, and appearance are free. Your content is never deleted when purchase status changes. Start reading for free. Unlock Pro to write your own words and export them. One purchase. Lifetime access. No automatic renewal. Opening a file imports a local copy and keeps the original. Supports UTF-8 files up to 2 MB. Images, formulas, Mermaid, and editing external files in place are not supported in this version.

Screenshots

QingMo4 screens
Markleaf3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Markleaf at every 5 days against QingMo's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. QingMo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Markleaf sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QingMo ships an update every 3 weeks, Markleaf every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
QingMo versus Markleaf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQingMoMarkleaf
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size28 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerๅ…†ๅ“ ๅผ ็†™ ๅ†‰

In-app purchases

1 purchases

QingMo

One-time1
  • QingMo Pro (Lifetime)$4.99
1 purchases

Markleaf

One-time1
  • Markleaf Pro$0.99

Questions

Is QingMo free?
QingMo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Markleaf free?
Markleaf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QingMo or Markleaf have ads?
Neither QingMo nor Markleaf shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QingMo or Markleaf?
QingMo ships an update every 3 weeks, and Markleaf every 5 days. Most recently, QingMo was updated on October 9, 2026 and Markleaf on October 8, 2026.

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