#9in Markdown Editing

Pretext

D Tier

Weak

4.44.5K ratings

FreeIn-App Purchases

6.8ysince update

Productivity
category

Utilities
category

4+age rating

1language

Made for iPhone

Made for iPad

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What is Pretext?

A Markdown and plain text editor for iOS with syntax highlighting, HTML preview and export, and Files app support.

Pretext is a Markdown and plain text editor listed in the Productivity genre. It offers Markdown syntax highlighting, HTML preview and export, keyboard shortcuts, and Files app and document provider support so files can be edited in place.

Pricing. Pretext is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.

Good for

Creating and editing.md files to share with others
Editing text files stored in iCloud Drive or other file providers
Writing with a hardware keyboard, such as on iPad with a Smart Keyboard

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Why this app is in D tier

60/100The average of 4 parts, with no weights

Rating79

Ratings77

App Store search rank82

Update recency0

D tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Description

Pretext is a simple but feature-filled Markdown and plain text editor.

Markdown syntax highlighting
HTML preview and export
Comprehensive keyboard shortcuts
Quick-tap format options
Files app/Document provider support
Seamless iOS integration
Customisable font size
Full undo/redo/revert-all-changes support
Dark theme and icon (in-app purchase required)

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"This app is now my default solution for quickly creating .md files to share with other people." - Federico Viticci, MacStories

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Pretext is designed to work seamlessly with iCloud Drive and other file providers. This means you can open files directly from your Files app, and any changes are saved right back, available to use on other devices and in other applications. No clunky import and export steps just to make an edit - instead, you keep full control of your files.

Pretext works great on all your iOS devices. Thanks to comprehensive keyboard shortcuts, Pretext works especially well with iPad Pro and Smart Keyboard.

If you encounter any problems, please get in touch at pretext@blork.co.uk, tweet @pretext_app, or post at /r/pretextapp.

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Questions about Pretext

Can I open files stored outside the app?

Yes. The listing says Pretext works with iCloud Drive and other file providers, and you can open files directly from the Files app, with changes saved back to the original location.

Does it preview Markdown as HTML?

The listing says Pretext includes HTML preview and export. It does not state the specific Markdown flavour supported or how the preview is rendered.

Is there a paid version or subscription?

The app is free to download. The App Store lists in-app purchases, and the listing says a dark theme and icon require an in-app purchase. Pricing details beyond this are Not stated on the App Store.

Is Pretext free?

Pretext is free to download, with in-app purchases.

Is Pretext right for me?

Pretext is built for creating and editing.md files to share with others, editing text files stored in iCloud drive or other file providers, writing with a hardware keyboard, such as on iPad with a smart keyboard. It sits in the markdown editing list on AppTierList.

Is Pretext worth it?

Pretext is D tier, ranked #9 of 11 markdown editing apps with a score of 60 out of 100, from a 4.4 App Store rating across 4,542 ratings. 8 apps rank above it in the same list.

How does Pretext compare to Smolpad?

Pretext is D tier at 60; Smolpad is B tier at 71. Smolpad ranks higher. Pretext is free to download, with in-app purchases, Smolpad is free to download, with in-app purchases.