If you want rendered-page editing and can tolerate performance quirks on M-series Macs
If you prefer pure source with a focus-mode discipline and can stomach the $50 price
| Typora | iA Writer | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.99 one-time + version upgrades | $49.99 one-time |
| Platforms | Mac, Win, Linux | Mac, iPad, iPhone, Win |
| Rendering mode | WYSIWYG (markup auto-hidden) | Source only with inline styles |
| Apple Silicon | Works, known slowdowns on M1/M2 | Native, excellent |
| Offline | Yes | Yes |
| File format | Plain .md | Plain .md |
Both force a choice: hybrid-render (Typora) or pure-source (iA). Enfoca's hybrid-reveal engine shows markup only on the line you're editing — the rest renders like a book. $12.99 once. Native on M-series.
See Enfoca →