Strayfiles vs Markdown Vault
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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
Markdown Vault
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Markdown Vault is a calm, focused way to read your Markdown notes on iPhone and iPad. Turn your knowledge base into a clean, distraction-free reading experience with beautifully rendered Markdown, fast navigation, and reliable offline access. Whether youβre reviewing docs, study notes, or personal writing, Markdown Vault helps you find what you need and stay in flow. Key features: - Clean Markdown rendering optimized for mobile reading - Fast browsing and search across your library - Offline access to your saved content - Smart organization for notebooks, folders, and files - Reading-first design with a lightweight, native iOS feel Built for people who think in Markdown: - Developers and technical writers - Students and researchers - Teams sharing internal documentation Anyone who wants their notes in plain text, readable anywhere Markdown Vault keeps your content simple, portable, and always within reach.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Markdown Vault at 2 against Strayfiles's β. Markdown Vault also leads on iOS requirement (18.2 vs 26.0). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Strayfiles | Markdown Vault |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 4 days |
| Ads | β | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | β | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.2 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Roberto Febus | Peer Assembly |
In-app purchases
Strayfiles
No in-app purchases
Markdown Vault
No in-app purchases









