# Hiyd — The Jekyll Companion App

> The Jekyll Companion App (iPhone/iPad app by Mat Benfield.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hiyd/id6746853559 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mat Benfield](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818791310)
- Category: Developer Tools, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-06-10
- Data updated: 2026-07-22
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hiyd/id6746853559/reviews.md

## What is Hiyd?

A note taking and exporting app that acts as a companion to the Jekyll static site generator CMS. The App comes with iCloud support, allows users to export valid markdown with front matter for their Jekyll blog. Customise the look and feel. Sync your files or export them to apps like WorkingCopy to commit them to your blog.


Subscription: Support the Developer

- Title: Supporter
- Length: 1 year (auto-renewing)
- Price: £7.99/month
- What you get: This subscription is a voluntary tip to support ongoing development. It does not unlock additional features or content. All app features are available to every user. If you like the app you can support it with a single annual payment.
- Privacy Policy: https://hiyd.uk/privacy
- Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/


In-app Purchases: Support the Developer

- Titles: Small / Medium / Large Tip
- Length: none
- Prices: £1.99 / £4.99 /£6.99
- What you get: This one-off payment is a voluntary tip to support ongoing development. It does not unlock additional features or content. All app features are available to every user.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $7.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LargeTip | $6.99 | one-time |
| MediumTip | $4.99 | one-time |
| SmallTip | $1.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.0 — 2026-03-14

Version 2.0.0

FIX: New files are saved with unique names and will not overwrite existing files with same title on the same day
FIX: Improved performance on archive view and opening files
FIX: Overall app speed and performance
FIX: Replaced trash/delete option on create for an undo (clear create screen, works for saved items too without deleting them).
FIX: All destructive operations have a warning dialogue.

FEAT: New universal preview overlay, available on create and archive.
FEAT: Ability to edit existing items back into the create tab

### 1.7.3 — 2026-02-03

Minor adjustment to the welcome.md file to correct urls and support email

### 1.7.2 — 2026-01-07

Happy New Year.

Bug fixes and improvements.

Please like and subscribe.

### 1.7.1 — 2025-12-19

Updated menu and search to a liquid glass tabview.

### 1.6.1 — 2025-11-30

New liquid glass icon set

## More apps by Mat Benfield

- [Mltply](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mltply/id6747147316)
- [EngMan](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/engman/id6747295473)
- [Tomoz](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tomoz/id6748755747)
- [ShortKeys](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortkeys/id6755919256)
- [thechelsuk - Sticker Pack](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thechelsuk-sticker-pack/id6756540286)

All apps by Mat Benfield: https://appshunter.io/developer/1818791310

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-22.*