MDash: Writing App & Notes

MDash: Writing App & Notes

Markdown text editor & reader

5 ratings
5 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

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Released
March 6, 2026
Updated
November 11, 2026

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This app is a plain text Markdown editor for your notes, offering live preview and local rendering of diagrams. It syncs optionally via iCloud and supports various import and export formats. Organize your notes with folders, tags, and smart folders.

✓Live Markdown preview
✓Local Mermaid diagram rendering
✓Optional iCloud sync
✓Folder and tag organization
✓Full-text search
✓Import from other apps
✓Export to various formats
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What's New in MDash

6.6

November 11, 2026

• Two notes side by side on Mac and iPad • Daily Notes: Today opens the day's note • Line Length keeps text in a centered column • Correct Spelling: choose if typos are fixed as you type • New Photo and Scan Document from the Home Screen • Books: reading time beside the word count MDash 6.6 puts two notes side by side on Mac and iPad: choose Open Beside on a note, a link or a backlink, and both stay editable. On iPhone Duo each note takes one half of the open screen. Today is the first row in the sidebar and makes the day's note once; choose its folder, title and template in Settings ▸ Daily Notes. Text now sits in a centered column of 72 characters; change it with Line Length in Settings. Long-press the MDash icon on iPhone or iPad for New Photo, Scan Document and a template you choose. Fixed: an open note no longer writes old text over a newer version from sync or Version History; switching directly between editor modes works again; the notes list stays still while you type. On Mac, a note opens again after its other window is closed. A note is no longer named after a picture.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

MDash Pro Monthly

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Events

Read more about MDash Mode: WYSIWYG Markdown

MDash Mode: WYSIWYG Markdown

Formatted as you type, still plain Markdown

Oct 4, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026

User reviews

Cool features

It’s a great app with advanced features. I like all the tools and the previews, especially the mermaid diagrams.

Wonderful Notes App Replacement

Such a great method for visualizing notes and for importing/exporting markdowns to see better!

Can’t export

Can’t export without IAP which doesn’t exist

Response from developer

Version 2.0 is here, a lot new features are added. Hope you will like it!

Great and simple. DEWISOTT

Great and simple markdown editor that Does ExactlyWhat It Says On The Tin. Light mode issue mentioned by BrooksDuBois seems to have been fixed by forcing dark mode, but I’ve no issues with that. Thanks dev.

Good App, Definitely Useful

The only issue is the whole app in light mode (OS-level) gives you light tables with very light text, making it unreadable. It doesn't pick up the OS setting, and is basically defaulted to dark mode. I had to switch to dark mode to get tables properly viewable. Still 5 stars because other than that, it's no frills and super useful.
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FAQ

What is MDash?

MDash is a Markdown editor that stores your notes as plain text on your device. It offers live preview of your Markdown, local rendering of Mermaid diagrams, and optional iCloud sync across Apple devices.

Does MDash have ads?

No, MDash does not have advertisements. The app is designed with privacy in mind, storing notes locally and offering optional iCloud sync without tracking.

How much does MDash cost?

MDash is free to download and use with core features. Advanced features like iCloud sync and expanded export options are available through MDash Pro, which offers monthly or lifetime purchase options.

What devices does MDash support?

MDash is available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. A single purchase of MDash Pro covers all supported Apple devices.

Can I import notes into MDash?

Yes, MDash allows free import from Obsidian, Bear, Apple Notes, TextBundle, or any folder of Markdown files. This makes it easy to migrate your existing notes.

What export options are available in MDash?

You can export notes as Markdown and plain text for free. MDash Pro unlocks export to PDF, HTML, Word (DOCX), ePub, RTF, and JPG formats.

How does MDash handle diagram creation?

MDash includes free, built-in rendering for Mermaid diagrams. You can describe flowcharts, sequence diagrams, and more in plain text, and MDash will draw them instantly without needing an internet connection.

What is the update frequency of MDash?

MDash was last updated on November 11, 2026, indicating active development. The app is shaped by user feedback, suggesting ongoing improvements and feature additions.