MiaoYan pricing
MiaoYan has a free plan. Paid plans start at $14.99 one-time purchase (App Store edition).
Plans and prices
- Starts at
- $14.99 one-time purchase (App Store edition)
- Free plan
- The open-source Mac edition is free under the MIT license through Homebrew or GitHub Releases. The README says it now receives fixes only, with new features going to the App Store edition.
- Free trial
- None listed
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Open-source edition | $0 | The MIT-licensed Mac app from Homebrew or GitHub Releases, for macOS 12.0 or later. It now receives fixes only. |
| App Store edition | $14.99one-time purchase (US App Store) | One purchase covers the Mac, iPhone and iPad apps, with automatic updates and Family Sharing. New features land in this edition. |
Read from apps.apple.com on Oct 9, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with MiaoYan before you buy.
MiaoYan app prices by country
These are the prices of MiaoYan’s iPhone and iPad app on Apple’s App Store in each country, read on Oct 9, 2026. They are what the app charges, which is often more than the price on MiaoYan’s own website.
| Country | The app |
|---|---|
| United States | $14.99 |
| United Kingdom | £14.99about $19.82, 32% more |
| Germany | 17,99 €about $20.16, 34% more |
| Canada | $19.99about $14.05, 6% less |
| Australia | $22.99about $16.05, 7% more |
| India | ₹ 1,499about $15.50, about the same |
| Brazil | R$ 99,90about $19.96, 33% more |
| Mexico | $299.00about $16.43, 10% more |
| Turkey | ₺799,99about $16.27, 9% more |
| Indonesia | Rp 299ribuabout $16.72, 12% more |
| Philippines | ₱ 999.00about $15.90, 6% more |
| South Africa | R299.99about $18.14, 21% more |
Copied from the app’s listing in each country’s store. Dollar amounts use the European Central Bank’s reference rates of Oct 9, 2026. Prices outside the United States usually include sales tax; United States prices do not. A store’s price is for people whose account is in that country.
How MiaoYan's price compares
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|---|---|---|---|
| MiaoYan | $14.99 one-time purchase (App Store edition) | Yes | |
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Each price is the vendor’s own, with its billing basis as stated. Check dates are on each tool’s page.
MiaoYan pricing questions
Is MiaoYan free?
MiaoYan has a free plan. The open-source Mac edition is free under the MIT license through Homebrew or GitHub Releases. The README says it now receives fixes only, with new features going to the App Store edition. Paid plans start at $14.99 one-time purchase (App Store edition).
How much does MiaoYan cost?
MiaoYan lists 2 plans. Open-source edition: $0. App Store edition: $14.99 one-time purchase (US App Store). Prices were read from apps.apple.com on Oct 9, 2026.
Does MiaoYan have a free trial?
No free trial was listed on apps.apple.com when it was checked on Oct 9, 2026.
Is the MiaoYan app cheaper in other countries?
On the App Store, yes, in 1 of the 11 other countries read on Oct 9, 2026. The widest gap is in Canada: "The app" is $19.99 there, about $14.05, against $14.99 in the United States, which is 6% less. These are the app's prices for accounts in each country, not the price on MiaoYan's website.
When were MiaoYan's prices last checked?
On Oct 9, 2026, against apps.apple.com. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.