Modrift vs Letterform

Modrift is a lightweight client for quickly opening, reading, and lightly editing files stored in the cloud — right from your iPhone. Not a heavy notes app: just open, read, and tweak, as fast as possible. Key features - Open Markdown files (.md / .txt / .markdown) with clean formatted rendering - Launch straight from Files or any app via "Open in Modrift" - Keep your own working home (iCloud › Modrift): list, create and organise files there - Switch between Home (by place) and Recent (by time) - Toggle between edit and preview with one tap - A formatting toolbar above the keyboard in edit mode — headings, lists, checkboxes, bold and more, one tap each - Automatic saving (no manual save button) - Full-text search, and sorting by date modified or name - Turn to landscape for longer lines — easier on long paragraphs and tables - Japanese / English interface Beyond Markdown - View images (PNG / JPEG / GIF / HEIC / WebP) with pinch to zoom — free - View PDFs with paging and zoom — Modrift Pro (one-time purchase) - View Word documents (.docx) formatted, with headings, lists and tables — Modrift Pro - View Excel workbooks (.xlsx) as tables, with sheet switching — Modrift Pro Markdown, text and images stay free. Only PDF, Word and Excel viewing is part of Modrift Pro — a single one-time purchase, no subscription. These formats are view-only; they cannot be edited. About your home and editing - Files in your home (iCloud › Modrift) are editable in place, and edits sync to iCloud - Files outside your home (Dropbox / Google Drive, or iCloud Drive outside the Modrift folder) are view-only. To edit one, use "Copy to Home" and edit the copy (the original is not written back) - You can choose whether your home lives in iCloud or on this iPhone, in Settings Relationship to the Files app Modrift complements the Files app rather than replacing it. Leave general folder management to Files; Modrift focuses on formatted Markdown viewing, light editing, and tidying its own home folder. The name combines Mo (Mobile / Motion) + drift — the idea of thoughts and files flowing freely on mobile.

Letterform is a minimalist, local-first Markdown editor built for writers, developers, students, and thinkers who value absolute clarity and digital privacy. When the interface melts away, what remains is the pure connection between your thoughts and the screen. Letterform combines a powerful plaintext editor with a beautiful real-time previewer, allowing you to draft, structure, and refine your ideas without a single distraction. ELEGANT MARKDOWN EDITOR • Format seamlessly as you type with structured headers, text emphasis, blockquotes, and clean lists. • Access swift markdown shortcuts right from your custom keyboard toolbar. • Beautifully formatted typography makes both writing and editing an absolute pleasure. EFFORTLESS LOCAL DEEP ORGANIZATION • Keep your workspace perfectly structured using a clean, uncluttered folder architecture. • Track your metrics at a glance with built-in character counters. • Total Privacy: Your documents stay completely local on your device. Your words are entirely yours. BEYOND PLAIN TEXT • Embed rich media and image attachments natively into your workspace. • Preview rendered markdown output instantly with a single tap. • Manage, rename, and organize assets alongside your writing. Strip away the visual noise. Reclaim your focus. Experience the art of intentional writing with Letterform.