Best Obsidian Markdown Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.0 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated July 2026

Whether you're new to obsidian markdown or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 249+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Obsidian Markdown Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Obsidian - Connected NotesObsidian - Connected NotesFree4.5★ (2.6K)NoNoAug 2026
2Markdown゜Markdown゜Free4.6★ (361)NoNoAug 2026
3Widgets for ObsidianWidgets for ObsidianFree4.5★ (31)NoYesJul 2026
4Litho: Screenshot to ObsidianLitho: Screenshot to ObsidianFree5.0★ (2)NoYesJun 2026
5Actions For ObsidianActions For ObsidianFree4.8★ (40)NoYesAug 2026
6Shard - Capture for ObsidianShard - Capture for ObsidianFreeNoYesJul 2026
7Notes — Markdown EditorNotes — Markdown Editor$9.99NoNoAug 2026
8CleanMD: PDF to MarkdownCleanMD: PDF to MarkdownFreeNoNoJul 2026

Top Picks for Obsidian Markdown

Obsidian - Connected Notes#1

Obsidian - Connected Notes by Dynalist Inc.

Your second brain on the go
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.5😊(2.6K ratings)
Free
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Powerful features
  • 👍 Customizable and flexible
  • 🔒 Secure and private
  • 💡 Innovative note-taking approach

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Sync issues and unreliable iCloud integration
  • 🔋 Slow startup and performance issues on mobile
  • 👎 Steep learning curve for new users
Markdown゜#2

Markdown゜ by Teleprompter LLC

Markdowntext Writer Format App
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.6😞(361 ratings)
Free
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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.

What We Love

  • ✨ Simple and intuitive interface
  • 📄 Good markdown preview functionality
  • 🎨 Clean design and lightweight app
  • 📤 Easy PDF and HTML export

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Cursor jumps to end of document when typing
  • 💾 Files fail to save or save unreliably
  • ⚠️ Data loss and content disappearing
Widgets for Obsidian#3

Widgets for Obsidian by JOSCHUA GLAU

Quick Capture Notes
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
4.5(31 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Quickly capture notes and access your Obsidian vault directly from your home screen. Automate note creation with custom destinations and launch any Obsidian command with a single touch.

More Obsidian Markdown apps to explore

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Litho: Screenshot to Obsidian
Litho: Screenshot to Obsidian
Litho: Screenshot to Obsidian
Save screenshots as Markdown
Free

This app streamlines the process of converting screenshots into editable Markdown notes for Obsidian. It extracts text on-device and allows for quick saving to your chosen folders, with options for advanced editing before finalization.

On-device text extractionSave directly to chosen foldersNo account required
📊 Productivity
(2)
free with in-app purchases
5
Actions For Obsidian
Actions For Obsidian
Actions For Obsidian
Your notes + Shortcuts.
Free

This app bridges your personal knowledge management notes with Apple's automation tools. It offers over 40 actions to integrate your notes with other applications, enabling seamless data flow between your vaults and the wider Apple ecosystem.

Create and manipulate notesSearch and organize notesWork with files and folders
📊 Productivity
(40)
free with in-app purchases
6
Shard - Capture for Obsidian
Shard - Capture for Obsidian
Shard - Capture for Obsidian
Quick notes & task management
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
7
Notes — Markdown Editor
Notes — Markdown Editor
Notes — Markdown Editor
Local notes, wikilinks, graph
$9.99

A native iOS plain-text editor for Markdown files. It integrates with your existing cloud storage, offering live preview, syntax highlighting, and powerful linking features. Your notes remain as accessible Markdown files on your own drive.

Local-first file storageLive Markdown previewSyntax highlighting
📊 Productivity
(0)
paid
8
CleanMD: PDF to Markdown
CleanMD: PDF to Markdown
CleanMD: PDF to Markdown
PDF & Scan to Markdown
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
9
Only Markdown
Only Markdown
Only Markdown
simple, black & white
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
10
VaultSync for Obsidian
VaultSync for Obsidian
VaultSync for Obsidian
Self-Hosted Syncthing Notes
Free

Sync your Obsidian notes between your devices and your own server using peer-to-peer technology. This app provides a direct connection without relying on cloud storage, ensuring your data remains private and accessible on your iPhone and iPad.

Peer-to-peer sync with your own serverNo managed note cloud or third-party storageDirect sync into Obsidian's iOS sandbox
📊 Productivity
(1)
free with in-app purchases
11
Vanta — Markdown Notes
Vanta — Markdown Notes
Vanta — Markdown Notes
Local-first notes & GTD
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
12
Markdown to Image
Markdown to Image
Markdown to Image
Make Text Beautifu
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
13
Markdown Editor - #MKD
Markdown Editor - #MKD
Markdown Editor - #MKD
Live Preview Markdown Editor
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
14
Slim Markdown Editor
Slim Markdown Editor
Slim Markdown Editor
Minimal, Fast & Safe
Free

A fast, clean, and privacy-focused Markdown editor designed for simplicity. It offers a minimalist editing experience with a smart toolbar and real-time live preview. All data is processed locally, ensuring maximum privacy and data protection.

Minimalist editing interfaceSmart toolbar with formatting toolsReal-time live preview
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
free
15
Marky Mark Markdown Editor
Marky Mark Markdown Editor
Marky Mark Markdown Editor
A modern markdown editor
$4.99

This application offers a modern WYSIWYG editor for markdown writing on iOS and macOS. It provides real-time preview and rich text formatting that syncs with markdown syntax, making it ideal for various writing tasks.

Live preview of formatted textWYSIWYG editing with markdown syncCross-platform availability (iPhone, iPad, Mac)
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
paid
16
Quick Draft for Obsidian
Quick Draft for Obsidian
Quick Draft for Obsidian
by Serhii Petrenko
Free

Capture ideas instantly on your mobile device and seamlessly send them to Obsidian. Supports text, voice, images, and file attachments with customizable organization options. Offers AI assistance and a WYSIWYG Markdown editor.

Instant note capture to ObsidianVoice recording with transcriptionImage to Markdown conversion
📊 Productivity
(2)
free with in-app purchases
17
Markdown Anywhere
Markdown Anywhere
Markdown Anywhere
Markdown Anywhere
$0.99
🔧 Utilities
(0)
18
Camera for Obsidian Notes
Camera for Obsidian Notes
Camera for Obsidian Notes
Photos to md files in seconds
Free

Transform photos of handwritten notes, whiteboards, or documents into perfectly formatted Markdown files. This app uses AI to extract text and automatically generate YAML frontmatter, streamlining your note-taking workflow for PKM tools.

Convert photos to MarkdownAI text extractionAuto-generated YAML frontmatter
🔍 Reference
(2)
free
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Markdown Editor and MD Viewer
Markdown Editor and MD Viewer
Markdown Editor and MD Viewer
Read, Write & Export Offline
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
20
mdisco - Markdown Discovery
mdisco - Markdown Discovery
mdisco - Markdown Discovery
Markdown notes + live collab
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)

FAQ about Obsidian Markdown

What are the best obsidian markdown apps for iPhone?
Obsidian - Connected Notes tops our obsidian markdown apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 2.6K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 17 of the top obsidian markdown apps we rank are free to download, including Obsidian - Connected Notes and Markdown゜.
Obsidian - Connected Notes has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 249+ obsidian markdown apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Obsidian is a powerful knowledge base application that organizes your notes using local plain text Markdown files. It functions as a 'second brain,' allowing you to connect ideas and information in a highly customizable environment.
Key features include a customizable toolbar, quick actions, a graph view to visualize connections between notes, support for community plugins, themes for personalization, sidebar pinning for tablets, and iCloud synchronization for vaults.