1. Home
  2. Topics
  3. Markdown Editor With Vim Mode

Best Markdown Editor With Vim Mode Apps

220+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated May 2026

With an average user rating of 4.2★, the markdown editor with vim mode category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 220+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Top Picks for Markdown Editor With Vim Mode

Bear - Markdown Notes#1

Bear - Markdown Notes by Shiny Frog Ltd.

Clean text editor for focus
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.7😊(459 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
Bear - Markdown Notes screenshot 1
Bear - Markdown Notes screenshot 2
Bear - Markdown Notes screenshot 3
Bear - Markdown Notes screenshot 4
Bear - Markdown Notes screenshot 5
Bear - Markdown Notes screenshot 6

A beautiful and simple Markdown app for capturing, writing, and organizing your thoughts and ideas. It offers a distraction-free writing environment, flexible formatting, and powerful organizational tools like tags and tasks. Ideal for anyone looking to streamline their note-taking and creative processes.

What We Love

  • 👍 Elegant and minimalist design
  • 🚀 Smooth and fast performance
  • 💡 Flexible tagging system for organization
  • 🔒 Secure and private notes

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Subscription required for syncing and advanced features
  • 🔍 Limited search functionality within notes on iOS
  • 🖼️ Issues with image handling and resizing
One Markdown#2

One Markdown by 禄海 区

Fast Text & Textbundle Editor.
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.6(127 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
One Markdown screenshot 1
One Markdown screenshot 2
One Markdown screenshot 3
One Markdown screenshot 4
One Markdown screenshot 5
One Markdown screenshot 6

A fast and simple editor for plain text, Markdown, and Textbundle formats. It offers full Markdown display, image previews, math formula rendering, and extensive customization options for themes and fonts. Includes tools for syntax input, table generation, and document outlining.

Textastic Code Editor#3

Textastic Code Editor by Alexander Blach

Text, Coding, SFTP Client, SSH
Worth Considering
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.7😊(2.4K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#9in Developer Tools
Textastic Code Editor screenshot 1
Textastic Code Editor screenshot 2
Textastic Code Editor screenshot 3
Textastic Code Editor screenshot 4
Textastic Code Editor screenshot 5
Textastic Code Editor screenshot 6

A powerful text and code editor for mobile devices, offering syntax highlighting for over 80 languages, code completion, and formatting tools. It allows connection to various servers and cloud storage for seamless file management and editing.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Highly performant
  • 👍 Versatile and feature-rich
  • 💡 Excellent integration with other apps (e.g. Working Copy)
  • 👍 Customizable and intuitive UI

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
  • 🔒 Restrictive paywall for basic functionality
  • 👎 Confusing file management and upload/download workflow

More Markdown Editor With Vim Mode apps to explore

4
Text Editor.
Text Editor.
Text Editor.
A must have text editor
Free

A versatile text editor for managing files on your device and in the cloud. Supports various text formats, rich text editing, and custom fonts. Offers cloud integration and sharing capabilities.

Browse and edit cloud filesSupports TXT, RTF, HTML, CSS, JSRich text editing
🛠️ Developer Tools
(4.2K)
freemium
5
Obsidian - Connected Notes
Obsidian - Connected Notes
Obsidian - Connected Notes
Your second brain on the go
Free

Organize your thoughts and ideas with a powerful knowledge base that utilizes local Markdown files. This app acts as your personal second brain, accessible on your mobile device for seamless note-taking and idea connection.

Local Markdown file storageCustomizable toolbarGraph view for connections
📊 Productivity
(2.4K)
free
6
Markdown゜
Markdown゜
Markdown゜
Markdowntext Writer Format App
Free

Create and edit Markdown files with a simple yet powerful editor for iOS. Generate PDFs and HTML from your documents, with features like syntax highlighting, line numbers, and autosave. Seamlessly sync with cloud storage and export your work to other apps.

Create and edit .md filesExport to PDF and HTMLFile synchronization (cloud storage)
📊 Productivity
(361)
free
7
Runestone Text Editor
Runestone Text Editor
Runestone Text Editor
Edit plain text and code
Free
$4.99 | 100% OFF

A powerful plain text and code editor for iPhone and iPad. Offers syntax highlighting, line numbers, find and replace, and extensive customization options for developers and writers.

Syntax highlighting for many languagesCustomizable themes and fontsAdvanced find and replace
🛠️ Developer Tools
(1.3K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Vim
Vim
Vim
by Applidium
Free

A highly configurable text editor with a long history, designed for efficient editing from both command lines and graphical interfaces. It offers extensive customization options for programmers and writers alike.

Text editingCommand-line interface supportGraphical user interface support
📊 Productivity
(21)
free
9
KineMaster - Video Editor
KineMaster - Video Editor
KineMaster - Video Editor
Vlog & Video Editing Tool
Free

This app offers advanced AI-powered video editing tools for creating professional-quality content quickly. Features include automatic captioning, voice generation, background removal, and a vast asset store with templates, effects, and music.

AI Auto CaptionsAI Text-to-SpeechAI Magic Removal
📷 Photo & Video
(40K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Text editor-PWEditor
Text editor-PWEditor
Text editor-PWEditor
For source code, HTML and text
Free

This app is a powerful text editor designed for source code, HTML, and general text input on iOS devices. It offers advanced editing features like syntax highlighting, symbol pads, and undo/redo, with cloud storage integration and an optional online compiler.

Syntax highlightingSymbol input and cursor padsUndo/Redo functionality
🔧 Utilities
(113)
free with in-app purchases
11
TextEdit - Text Editor
TextEdit - Text Editor
TextEdit - Text Editor
TXT, RTF, Plain Text, LaTeX,MD
Free
$2.99 | 100% OFF

A fast and versatile text editor for mobile devices, offering compatibility with various file formats and editors. It provides a distraction-free writing experience with advanced formatting, organization, and sharing features.

Supports TXT, RTF, Markdown, TeX, and PDF formatsCross-device and computer syncing via iCloud/FilesDistraction-free writing interface
📊 Productivity
(362)
free with in-app purchases
12
Md Preview - Markdown Viewer
Md Preview - Markdown Viewer
Md Preview - Markdown Viewer
LaTeX Math & Code Highlight
$2.99

View your Markdown files with exceptional clarity on iPhone and iPad. Supports all Markdown features, code syntax highlighting, LaTeX math, and Mermaid diagrams. Renders files offline and integrates with other apps.

Full GFM support (tables, task lists, footnotes)Syntax highlighting for 40+ programming languagesLaTeX math rendering with KaTeX
🔧 Utilities
(3)
paid
13
TextEditor : Rich Text Editor
TextEditor : Rich Text Editor
TextEditor : Rich Text Editor
Word Processor & Notes List
Free

This app provides a straightforward rich text editor for creating and editing documents on the go. It supports various file formats and offers seamless synchronization with Google Docs. Users can easily manage their saved files and enjoy a clean interface.

Rich text editingGoogle Docs synchronizationPortrait/Landscape mode
📊 Productivity
(2.8K)
ad-supported
14
MWeb - Markdown Writing, Notes
MWeb - Markdown Writing, Notes
MWeb - Markdown Writing, Notes
Let's Simple,Focused,Efficient
Free

A powerful writing and note-taking application focused on Markdown. It offers a robust editor, document management, and publishing capabilities for efficient text creation and organization.

Markdown editor with CommonMark and GFM supportDocument management via Folders modeNote-taking with Library mode and tagging
📊 Productivity
(150)
free with in-app purchases
15
HTML Editor
HTML Editor
HTML Editor
by Intrepid Corporation LTD
Free

A lightweight HTML editor offering syntax highlighting, code completion, and a live preview. Easily open, edit, and export HTML documents from your device or iCloud. Features dynamic commenting and tag insertion for efficient web development.

Syntax highlightingCode completion suggestionsLive preview panel
🛠️ Developer Tools
(682)
free with in-app purchases
16
Koder Code Editor
Koder Code Editor
Koder Code Editor
(S)FTP, Dropbox, Webdav, SSH
Free

A powerful code editor for mobile devices, offering syntax highlighting for over 80 languages, remote file access, and a built-in terminal. Perfect for developers who need to code on the go with a well-designed interface.

Syntax highlighting for 80+ languagesRemote file access (SFTP, Dropbox, WebDAV)Built-in SSH client
🛠️ Developer Tools
(9.3K)
paid
17
1Writer - Markdown Text Editor
1Writer - Markdown Text Editor
1Writer - Markdown Text Editor
Note taking, writing app
$4.99

This app is a powerful text editor for creating, revising, and sharing ideas efficiently. It supports plain text and Markdown, with advanced features like an extended keyboard, photo insertion, and custom URL actions. Sync with cloud services and personalize your writing experience.

Markdown syntax highlighting and previewExtended keyboard with custom buttonsPhoto insertion with Dropbox integration
📊 Productivity
(381)
free with in-app purchases
18
Markdown Editor and Reader
Markdown Editor and Reader
Markdown Editor and Reader
Simply edit/preview .md files
Free

Easily create, edit, and preview Markdown files on your mobile device. Import existing .md files and share them with others directly from the app.

Create Markdown filesEdit existing .md filesPreview Markdown content
🛠️ Developer Tools
(1)
free
19
Blockquote Markdown Editor
Blockquote Markdown Editor
Blockquote Markdown Editor
Editor for Markdown documents
Free

This app is a powerful editor for Markdown and plain text documents, offering full integration with the Files app for seamless document management across various cloud services. It provides a live preview, robust text editing features, and supports a comprehensive range of Markdown syntax.

Full Files app integrationMarkdown thumbnails in Files appComprehensive Markdown support
📊 Productivity
(26)
freemium
20
Read.md
Read.md
Read.md
Markdown File Reader
Free

This app allows you to beautifully view markdown files on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. It offers perfect rendering of complex elements like tables, code blocks, and diagrams, with offline support and privacy in mind.

Perfect markdown renderingSyntax highlighting for 180+ languagesMermaid diagram rendering
🔧 Utilities
(9)
freemium