# Editor vs MDash

The clearest difference is rating: MDash at 4.2 against Editor's 3.7. MDash also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months) and device support (6 vs 4). Editor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

MDash holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively.

Editor ships an update every 3 months, MDash every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Editor | MDash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/editor-markdown-notes/id6736839987/reviews) | **[4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mdash-writing-app-and-notes/id6758559893/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 3 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Constellation Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713567202) | [Artur Gorbaczewski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858386308) |

## What reviewers say

### Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/editor-markdown-notes/id6736839987)

A clean and intuitive application for writing and editing text in Markdown format. It offers real-time preview, keyboard shortcuts, and local document saving for efficient content creation. Export your work with a single tap.

**Highlights:** Markdown editing, Real-time preview, Keyboard shortcuts, Local document saving, One-tap export

**In-app purchases:** none


### MDash

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

This app offers a live split-view editor for Markdown with real-time preview and syntax highlighting. It also supports Mermaid diagram rendering directly within documents, allowing for efficient text formatting and creation of visual aids.

**Highlights:** Live split-view Markdown editing, Real-time preview with syntax highlighting, Mermaid diagram rendering, Export to MD, TXT, or PDF, Auto-save functionality, Dark mode support

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Fun Camera 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 Editor free?

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

### Is MDash free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Editor or MDash?

MDash is rated higher. Editor averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while MDash averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Editor or MDash have ads?

Neither Editor nor MDash shows ads.

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

Editor ships an update every 3 months, and MDash every 4 days. Most recently, Editor was updated on October 24, 2026 and MDash on October 24, 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.*