Comparison

PublicTimer vs MDash

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PublicTimer

Features
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Минималистичный секундомер, хорошо подходящий для небольших презентаций и докладов. Таким образом, он подходит для использования не только на конференциях, но и в школах/университетах. Перевод телефона в горизонтальный режим позволяет показывать докладчику оставшееся время.

About

MDash

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
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MDash is a Markdown editor that keeps your notes as plain text on your device. No lock-in, no account, no sync you did not ask for. Write on iPhone, iPad and now Mac — the full workspace on every screen. MARKDOWN, RENDERED LIVE Type plain Markdown and watch the preview update as you type: headings, lists, task checkboxes, tables, code blocks with syntax awareness, links and images. Show the text, the preview, or both side by side. MERMAID DIAGRAMS — FREE FOR EVERYONE Describe a flowchart, sequence diagram, Gantt chart, class diagram or state machine in plain text and MDash draws it instantly. Rendering is built into the app: no network, nothing leaves your device. ON MAC AND APPLE WATCH The complete MDash workspace runs on macOS — a three-column library, keyboard-first editing and the same live preview and Mermaid rendering. On Apple Watch, browse your library and read any note on your wrist. One purchase covers iPhone, iPad, Mac and Watch. YOUR LIBRARY, ORGANIZED • Pinned notes, Last 7 Days, and Trash with restore • Full-text search across every note, with jump to match • In-document find and replace with match highlighting • Attach photos to notes; files stay ordinary Markdown • Folders keep related notes together; create one right from the sidebar • Tags under the title, a Tags section in the sidebar, and search by tag • Smart folders collect notes automatically from the tags you choose • Scan documents into a note, and search the text inside photos and scans — on device, free • Import from Obsidian, Bear, Apple Notes, TextBundle or any folder of Markdown files — free • Version History keeps earlier versions of every note on device, ready to restore — free EXPORT AND SHARE • Export Markdown and plain text — free • Copy as rich text for mail and documents • PDF, HTML, Word (DOCX), ePub, RTF, JPG and TextBundle export with MDash Pro MDASH PRO — LIFETIME OR MONTHLY MDash Pro unlocks iCloud sync across your devices, export to PDF, HTML, Word, ePub and more, and watermark-free Mermaid diagrams. Choose a one-time lifetime purchase or a monthly subscription — both unlock exactly the same features. The monthly subscription renews automatically until cancelled; manage or cancel it anytime in your App Store account settings. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Notes are stored on device; sync is optional and uses your iCloud. Mermaid rendering is local. There is no tracking and no account. Questions or ideas? Leave a review or reach out through the App Store page — MDash is built by an independent developer and shaped by user feedback. Terms of Use: https://nightcodeapps.com/apps/markdown-editor/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://nightcodeapps.com/apps/markdown-editor/privacy/

Screenshots

PublicTimer2 screens
MDash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PublicTimer at none against MDash's 3. PublicTimer also leads on iOS requirement (15.2 vs 17.0). MDash's advantage is device support (6 vs 3). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PublicTimer ships an update weekly, MDash every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PublicTimer versus MDash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPublicTimerMDash
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS15.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdvCakeArtur Gorbaczewski

In-app purchases

None

PublicTimer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

MDash

Subscriptions2
  • MDash Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • MDash Pro Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • MarkdownEditor Pro Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is PublicTimer free?
PublicTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MDash free?
MDash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PublicTimer or MDash have ads?
Neither PublicTimer nor MDash shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PublicTimer or MDash?
PublicTimer ships an update weekly, and MDash every 4 days. Most recently, PublicTimer was updated on October 30, 2026 and MDash on October 31, 2026.

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