Comparison

MarkText vs MarkdownNote

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

Head to head
About

MarkText

This app is a markdown editor and note-taking tool for iOS devices. It offers real-time syntax highlighting, conversion to various formats like HTML, PNG, and PDF, and seamless syncing across Apple devices via iCloud Drive.

Highlights
  • Real-time markdown syntax highlighting
  • Convert notes to HTML, PNG, PDF
  • Share to Evernote, Dropbox, Email
  • iCloud Drive sync across devices
  • FlowChart & Diagrams support
  • LaTeX and MathML rendering
Features
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MarkText is a minimalist, lightweight Markdown text editor with local-first storage and iCloud sync. It supports syntax highlighting and comes with multiple built‑in preview themes, ideal for notes, writing, memos, journals and quick notes. Export to PDF, PNG or HTML in one tap for easy sharing. ## Key Features - Markdown syntax highlighting. - Built‑in HTML previews with various styles. - Move cursor by sliding the toolbar above the keyboard; - Simple import & export, edit files in Files app in place. - One-tap conversion to long image, multi-images, PDF or HTML. - Easily share to Dropbox, Email, or open with other apps. - Full-text search, word count, regex find & replace; - Sync between iPhone, iPad and Mac via iCloud Drive. - Mermaid and Graphviz support for editing and previewing flowcharts & diagrams. - MathJax support to edit and preview mathematical formulas. ## Import & Export Multiple import and export methods available - Directly manage file list via the Files app. - Import / export files through iTunes. - Upload and download files over WiFi. - Share MD, HTML, PNG, PDF files to other apps. ## Keyboard Toolbar - Tap buttons to quickly insert Tabs, headings, lists, code blocks, images, hyperlinks and more. - Customize toolbar buttons and reorder them. - Swipe toolbar left/right to move cursor fast. - Pinch toolbar with two fingers for quick text selection. - Custom quick input phrases and templates supported. ## Syntax Highlighting & HTML Preview - Built-in preview themes for light and dark modes. - Customizable preview style for code blocks. - Supports multiple Markdown flavors: Standard Markdown, MultiMarkdown, GitHub Flavored Markdown. ### GMF (GitHub Flavored Markdown) Syntax Supports extended syntax: strikethrough, tables, task lists, code blocks. #### Task Lists Lists starting with [ ] or [x] indicate incomplete or completed tasks. Example: - [ ] Incomplete - [x] Completed ## iCloud Drive Sync - Automatically sync and store all note files across your devices via iCloud Drive. - View synced note files inside the iCloud Drive folder on Mac. ## Supported File Extensions md, mmd, markdown, markdn, mdown, mkdn, markd, txt, text, etc. ## Other Features - Swipe left on note item to delete; long press to rename. - Add "#Hashtag" or "@Mention" inside notes to create tag categories, equivalent to folders. - Deleted notes go to Trash and stay there until permanently removed. ## scheme - Open App: marktext://x-url-callback/ - Open note: marktext://x-url-callback/open?name=xx - New note: marktext://x-url-callback/new?content=xx - New note from pasteboard: marktext://x-url-callback/new?pasteboard=1 If you have questions or suggestions, contact: xappbox+mt@gmail.com

About

MarkdownNote

This app provides a dedicated keyboard and real-time preview to simplify writing Markdown. Effortlessly insert syntax, copy notes with one tap, and enjoy a clean interface for blogs, reports, and organized notes.

Highlights
  • Dedicated Markdown keyboard
  • Real-time preview
  • One-tap copy
  • Simple and intuitive design
  • Markdown syntax insertion
Features
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“Markdown Memo Pad” is a simple editor app that makes writing Markdown effortless. Equipped with a dedicated keyboard and real-time preview functionality, it enhances your Markdown writing experience, making it smoother and more comfortable. ・ Key Features • Dedicated Markdown Keyboard – Quickly insert headings, bold text, links, and other Markdown syntax with a single tap • Real-time Preview – Instantly check how your Markdown will look with just one tap • One-Tap Copy – Copy your Markdown notes instantly and use them for blogs, reports, and more • Simple & Intuitive Design – A clean, user-friendly UI with no unnecessary clutter ・ Recommended for • Those who write blog posts or technical notes in Markdown • People who want to organize their notes efficiently for work or study • Anyone looking for a simple and easy-to-use Markdown editor “Markdown Memo Pad” is a versatile tool suitable for both beginners and advanced users. Make your Markdown writing experience more enjoyable and seamless!

Screenshots

MarkText4 screens
MarkdownNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MarkdownNote at 100% against MarkText's 54%. MarkdownNote also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and price ($1.99 vs $3.99). MarkText's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

MarkText costs $3.99 and MarkdownNote $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MarkText ships an update every 4 months, MarkdownNote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MarkText versus MarkdownNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarkTextMarkdownNote
Price$3.99$1.99 — better
Rating3.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer刘生 林Osawa Takuya

Customer experience

MarkText

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive54.2%
Neutral20.8%
Negative25.0%

MarkdownNote

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MarkText

No in-app purchases

None

MarkdownNote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MarkText free?
MarkText costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MarkdownNote free?
MarkdownNote costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do MarkText or MarkdownNote have ads?
Neither MarkText nor MarkdownNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MarkText or MarkdownNote?
MarkText ships an update every 4 months, and MarkdownNote every 3 weeks. Most recently, MarkText was updated on October 24, 2026 and MarkdownNote on October 19, 2026.

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