Comparison

MDPeak vs YABA

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

Head to head
About

MDPeak

A distraction-free workspace for reading Markdown files, offering features like multi-document support, split view, and syntax highlighting. It's designed for developers and technical writers who need a clean environment for documentation and notes.

Highlights
  • Multi-document workspace
  • Split view for source and rendered Markdown
  • GitHub Flavored Markdown rendering
  • Syntax highlighting for 40+ languages
  • Fast local file access
  • Reading tools (word count, reading time)
  • Smart search within documents
Features
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MDPeak is a fast, distraction-free Markdown reading workspace built for developers, technical writers, students, and power users. Read documentation, README files, notes, and technical content in a clean environment designed for focus and clarity — without the complexity of a full editor. Unlike many Markdown apps, MDPeak is completely ad-free. No banners, no pop-ups, no distractions. FEATURES • Multi-Document Workspace Open and switch between multiple Markdown files with a fast tabbed interface inspired by professional desktop workflows. • Split View Read rendered Markdown alongside the raw source code on supported screen sizes. • Beautiful Markdown Rendering Enjoy high-fidelity rendering with support for GitHub Flavored Markdown including tables, task lists, code blocks, and more. • Syntax Highlighting Professional code rendering for 40+ programming languages. • Fast Local File Access Open local .md files instantly with native performance and smooth navigation. • Reading Tools Track word count, character count, and estimated reading time while navigating large technical documents. • Smart Search Quickly search within the active document and jump between results efficiently. • RTL Language Support Automatic right-to-left detection for Arabic and other RTL languages, with manual controls available. • Dark Mode & Themes Enjoy a comfortable reading experience with carefully designed themes including Night, Sepia, Ocean, and Forest modes. MDPEAK PRO — ONE-TIME PURCHASE Unlock advanced features permanently with a single lifetime upgrade. No subscriptions. • LaTeX Support Render mathematical expressions and technical formulas beautifully. • Mermaid Diagrams Visualize flowcharts and diagrams directly inside your Markdown documents. • PDF & HTML Export Export and share documents professionally. • Premium Typography Choose from a curated collection of reading-focused fonts. • Advanced Workspace Personalization Customize themes and viewing preferences for your ideal reading environment. PRIVACY FIRST MDPeak is designed with privacy in mind. Your files remain on your device. No accounts. No cloud tracking. No user data collection. Built for focused Markdown reading.

About

YABA

Save and organize articles, links, and ideas across your devices. Enjoy a clutter-free, private experience with rich previews and offline access. Your saved content is always yours.

Highlights
  • Universal share extension
  • Cross-platform sync
  • Collections and tags
  • Rich preview generation
  • Reader mode
  • Import and export data
  • Private by design
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Your Personal Vault for Everything Worth Saving YABA (Yet Another Bookmark App) is your beautifully crafted, privacy-first solution for collecting, organizing, and revisiting everything worth saving — articles, links, ideas, research, and more. Designed with speed, simplicity, and syncing in mind, YABA gives you total control over your bookmarks — without ads, clutter, or vendor lock-in. Features You’ll Love: - Universal Share Extension: Save from Safari, Chrome, or any app — including Instagram, Reddit, Medium, X (Twitter), Threads, and more. - Cross-Platform Sync: Keep your bookmarks in sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Offline access supported. - Collections & Tags: Organize your saved content with folders and custom tags. - Rich Previews that Work: Custom unfurling engine shows real previews (title, image, description) from Twitter (X), Reddit, Medium, etc. — even when Apple’s system fails. - Reader Mode: Extract main article content for focused reading and archiving. - Import & Export: Move fast with bulk CSV/JSON support. Your data stays yours. - Private by Design: No tracking. No ads. No creepy scraping. Made for People Who: - Read and save articles for later - Research across devices - Collect inspiration and references - Want syncing without subscriptions - Care about owning their data - Built for macOS, iOS, and iPadOS.

Screenshots

MDPeak4 screens
YABA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: YABA at 4.5 against MDPeak's 3.7. YABA also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (18 vs 3). MDPeak's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, ads, monetization model and device support 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. MDPeak sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. YABA asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

YABA holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YABA has 18 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of MDPeak's written reviews are positive against 67% of YABA's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MDPeak ships an update every 3 days, YABA every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MDPeak versus YABA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMDPeakYABA
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.5 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings318 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB150 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAyoub MouakkirAli Taha Dincer

Customer experience

MDPeak

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

YABA

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MDPeak

One-time1
  • MDPeak Pro$4.99
None

YABA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MDPeak free?
MDPeak is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is YABA free?
YABA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MDPeak or YABA?
YABA is rated higher. MDPeak averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while YABA averages 4.5 from 18 ratings.
Do MDPeak or YABA have ads?
Neither MDPeak nor YABA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MDPeak or YABA?
MDPeak ships an update every 3 days, and YABA every 4 weeks. Most recently, MDPeak was updated on October 25, 2026 and YABA on October 28, 2026.

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