Daily Markdown vs Strayfiles
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Daily Markdown
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Daily Markdown is a minimalist journaling app designed for one simple purpose: write every day. SIMPLE BY DESIGN One note per day. No folders, no tags, no complexity. Just open the app and start writing. Yesterday's notes become read-only, keeping you focused on today. MULTIPLE TABS Organize each day with separate tabs - To-Do, Notes, Ideas. Create custom tabs on-the-fly to structure your thoughts however you like. MARKDOWN, YOUR WAY Write in familiar Markdown โ bold, italic, headers, lists, checkboxes, and code blocks. Switch between Rich and Plain mode with a single click: Rich renders headings, emphasis, and lists as you type for distraction-free reading; Plain shows every Markdown character for precise editing. Your files stay plain .md either way. FOCUS MODE Hide distractions and enter a clean, minimal writing environment. Just you and your words. EVERYWHERE YOU ARE Available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Your notes sync automatically via iCloud across all your devices. Start on your Mac, continue on your iPhone, finish on your iPad. FEATURES โข One note per day format โข Multiple tabs per day โข Rich and Plain Markdown modes with live syntax highlighting โข Distraction-free focus mode โข Pin important notes for quick access โข Full-text search across all notes โข iCloud sync across Mac, iPhone, and iPad โข Light, dark, and auto themes โข Multiple accent colors โข Daily task templates โข Word and character count โข Keyboard shortcuts Daily Markdown respects your privacy. Your notes stay on your devices and in your personal iCloud. We never see your data. Start your daily writing habit today.
Strayfiles
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Strayfiles brings all your Markdown files together in one place without moving them. Point to any folder on your device and Strayfiles indexes your notes, docs, and files instantly. ORGANIZE WITHOUT MIGRATING Your files stay exactly where they are. No vault, no restructuring. Strayfiles reads from any folder you choose and builds a unified note tree across all your directories. WRITE IN MARKDOWN Full Markdown editor with syntax highlighting and keyboard shortcuts. Switch to a rendered preview to see your formatting, tables, code blocks, and more come to life. SEARCH EVERYTHING Full-text search across all your Markdown files by title, content, or tags. Find any note instantly no matter where it lives on your filesystem. SMART WORKSPACES Create virtual folders that group notes by project or topic without touching your filesystem. Filter by workspace to focus on what matters. TAG AND FILTER Add color-coded tags to organize notes your way. Filter by tag to find exactly what you need in seconds. SYNC ACROSS DEVICES Keep your notes in sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac with Stray Cloud. End-to-end encrypted so your data stays private. BUILT FOR DEVELOPERS Mirror files like CLAUDE.md across multiple projects. Get pinged when AI coding agents finish tasks. Give AI assistants direct access to your notes via MCP. TEAMS (PRO) Collaborate on shared workspaces with your team in real time. Everyone sees the same notes, always up to date. KEY FEATURES - Aggregate notes from any folder - Raw Markdown and WYSIWYG editing - Full-text search across all files - Smart workspaces and color-coded tags - Cross-device sync with end-to-end encryption - File mirrors for developer workflows - AI agent notifications (Pings) - Team collaboration (Pro) Terms of Use: https://strayfiles.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Daily Markdown at 3 against Strayfiles's โ. Daily Markdown also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Daily Markdown | Strayfiles |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | โ |
| Ads | No | โ |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac โ better | โ |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 โ better | 26.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Valters Grisans | Roberto Febus |
In-app purchases
Daily Markdown
No in-app purchases
Strayfiles
No in-app purchases









