Comparison

MarkText vs Rx

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

Rx

Features
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Rx-Inspect is a professional tool built for pharmacies to validate the authenticity of prescriptions created with Rx-Whizz quickly and securely. Using advanced QR code verification, Rx-Inspect helps pharmacists ensure that every prescription they dispense is legitimate — protecting patients, reducing fraud, and streamlining the dispensing process. Key Features: Instant QR Validation: Scan a prescription’s QR code to confirm its authenticity in seconds. Real-Time Verification: Receive immediate confirmation and prescription details. Secure & Encrypted: All verifications are processed through a secure, encrypted system to protect sensitive data. Simple Interface: Designed with pharmacists in mind for fast, easy use at the counter. Reliable & Fast: Optimized for quick performance, even in high-volume pharmacy settings. Why Choose Rx-Inspect? Prescription fraud threatens patient safety and pharmacy integrity. Rx-Inspect provides a simple, secure solution to verify prescriptions created with Rx-Whizz instantly — ensuring accuracy, compliance, and peace of mind with every scan. Ideal For: Retail and hospital pharmacies Pharmacists and dispensary staff Healthcare providers focused on safety and regulatory compliance Security & Compliance: Rx-Inspect follows strict healthcare data protection standards and complies with applicable privacy and security regulations.

Screenshots

MarkText4 screens
Rx4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Rx at Free against MarkText's $3.99. MarkText's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.1). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Rx is free to download; MarkText costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MarkText versus Rx: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarkTextRx
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB45 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer刘生 林RX-Whizz B.V.

In-app purchases

None

MarkText

No in-app purchases

None

Rx

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MarkText free?
MarkText costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rx free?
Rx is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MarkText or Rx have ads?
Neither MarkText nor Rx shows ads.

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