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MarkViewer vs MacDown 3000
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
MarkViewer
6.0Minimal markdown editor
MacDown 3000
7.5Markdown editor with live preview and syntax highlighting
| Metric | MarkViewer | MacDown 3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Productivity |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 48 | 738 |
| 90-day Installs | 48 | 2.3K |
| 365-day Installs | 48 | 5.7K |
| Version | 1.8.4 | 3000.0.7 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 40 | 155 |
| GitHub Forks | 4 | 12 |
| Open Issues | - | 64 |
| License | — | — |
| Language | Swift | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 7y ago | 6mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 31, 2026 | Dec 27, 2025 |
Reviews
MarkViewer
MarkViewer is a minimal markdown editor designed for simplicity and focus. It provides a distraction-free interface for viewing and editing markdown files, ideal for developers and writers seeking a straightforward tool.
MarkViewer allows users to view and edit markdown files with a clean, minimal interface.
Pros
- + Minimal and distraction-free design
- + Focus on markdown functionality
- + Auto-updates for convenience
Cons
- - Limited recent updates and maintenance
- - Primarily an iOS app, may lack macOS-specific features
MacDown 3000
MacDown 3000 is a sleek Markdown editor offering live preview, syntax highlighting, and a modern interface. Ideal for macOS users seeking a reliable tool for writing and content creation.
A Markdown editor with live preview and syntax highlighting.
Pros
- + Lightweight and modern interface
- + Live preview and syntax highlighting
- + Recent updates indicate active development
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Unknown license status
- - Some past bugs, though resolved