# 繁簡盒子 vs MDash

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 繁簡盒子 at none against MDash's 3. 繁簡盒子 also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). MDash's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 58 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. 繁簡盒子 asks for nothing beyond the download.

繁簡盒子 ships an update every 58 months, MDash every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 繁簡盒子 | 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 58 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 30 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chiu Fu Ngan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1582817166) | [Artur Gorbaczewski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858386308) |

## What reviewers say

### 繁簡盒子

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1586653213)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**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 繁簡盒子 free?

繁簡盒子 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MDash free?

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

### Do 繁簡盒子 or MDash have ads?

Neither 繁簡盒子 nor MDash shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 繁簡盒子 or MDash?

繁簡盒子 ships an update every 58 months, and MDash every 4 days. Most recently, 繁簡盒子 was updated on October 27, 2026 and MDash on October 31, 2026.

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