# Twain vs Read Markdown

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Read Markdown at none against Twain's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Twain sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Read Markdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Twain | Read Markdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 17 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PIXELITE, SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777064189) | [VU THANH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1009861172) |

## What reviewers say

### Twain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twain-markdown-and-mdx-editor/id6792371331)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Twain Pro | $19.00 | one-time |


### Read Markdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-markdown-fast-and-light/id6808299001)

This app offers a fast and lightweight way to view and edit Markdown files on your iPhone and iPad. It renders files like GitHub, supports syntax highlighting, and allows for offline editing with a convenient formatting bar. Changes are saved directly to your files without needing an account or internet connection.

**Highlights:** GitHub-style Markdown rendering, Offline reading and editing, Syntax highlighting for code, Live Mermaid diagram support, Formatting toolbar for editing, Edit in place with Files app integration, PDF export

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Twain free?

Twain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Read Markdown free?

Read Markdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Twain or Read Markdown have ads?

Neither Twain nor Read Markdown shows ads.

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