# Markdown Editor vs MDash

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Markdown Editor at none against MDash's 3. Markdown Editor also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). MDash's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and device support (6 vs 3). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MDash sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Markdown Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

Markdown Editor ships an update every 2 months, MDash every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Markdown Editor | MDash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mdash-writing-app-and-notes/id6758559893/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 11 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Keiko Nishie](https://appshunter.io/developer/1287545061) | [Artur Gorbaczewski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858386308) |

## What reviewers say

### Markdown Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markdown-editor-mkd/id1508926261)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### MDash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mdash-writing-app-and-notes/id6758559893)

This app is a plain text Markdown editor that stores your notes locally. It offers live rendering of Markdown, including diagrams, and syncs across Apple devices. Advanced features like PDF export and iCloud sync are available through a Pro subscription.

**Highlights:** Live Markdown rendering, Mermaid diagram generation, Cross-device Apple ecosystem support, Local note storage, Full-text search and find/replace, Document scanning and OCR, Import from other Markdown apps

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Fun Camera support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MDash Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| MDash Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| MarkdownEditor Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Markdown Editor free?

Markdown Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MDash free?

MDash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Markdown Editor or MDash have ads?

Neither Markdown Editor nor MDash shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Markdown Editor or MDash?

Markdown Editor ships an update every 2 months, and MDash every 4 days. Most recently, Markdown Editor was updated on November 3, 2026 and MDash on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*