MDC vs Hurl Client
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
MDC
This tool converts web pages into clean Markdown with a single click. It preserves formatting like headings, lists, and code blocks, offering customization options for your output. All processing happens locally for enhanced privacy.
- Convert web pages to Markdown
- Preserves headings, lists, tables, code blocks
- Option to strip images and navigation
- Plain text output mode
- Customizable Markdown output settings
- Local processing for privacy
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Copy any web page as Markdown. One click. Reading documentation and want to save it to your notes? MDC converts the page you're viewing into clean Markdown and copies it to your clipboard. Just paste it wherever you need it. REAL-WORLD USE CASES β’ Ask an AI assistant to summarize a pageβpaste the actual content instead of just a URL β’ Save Stack Overflow solutions directly to your Obsidian vault β’ Clip interesting tech blogs to your Notion database β’ Extract the parts you need from API docs while reading β’ Create Markdown quotes for paper or article reviews β’ Paste reference content into GitHub Issues and PRs WHAT IT DOES β’ Converts entire pages to Markdown β’ Preserves headings, lists, tables, and code blocks β’ Option to strip images and navigation β’ Plain text output mode available CUSTOMIZE YOUR OUTPUT Nine settings to fine-tune your Markdown: heading style (# or ===), code block format, link style, bullet markers, and more. Your preferences are saved automatically. PRIVACY FIRST Everything happens locally on your Mac. No network requests, no tracking, no account required. Your browsing data never leaves your device. A simple Safari extension for developers who think in Markdown.
Hurl Client
A modern, open-source API client for iOS devices. Test REST, GraphQL, and WebSocket APIs with features like a GraphQL query editor, request organization, and environment variables. Works fully offline and supports dark/light themes.
- Test REST, GraphQL, and WebSocket APIs
- GraphQL query editor with variables
- Organize requests into collections
- Import Postman and OpenAPI/Swagger collections
- Environment variables with autocomplete
- View response details and syntax-highlighted JSON
- Works fully offline
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Hurl is a modern, open-source API client for developers. Test REST, GraphQL, and WebSocket APIs right from your iOS device. Features: β’ Send HTTP requests with any method (GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE) β’ GraphQL query editor with variables support β’ Organize requests into collections and folders β’ Import Postman and OpenAPI/Swagger collections β’ Environment variables with {{autocomplete}} β’ View response body, headers, cookies, and status codes β’ Syntax-highlighted JSON responses β’ Dark and light theme support β’ Works fully offline β no account required β’ Cloud sync when signed in Built for developers who need a reliable API testing tool on the go.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Hurl Client at Free against MDC's $2.19. Hurl Client also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 days). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Hurl Client is free to download; MDC costs $2.19 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MDC ships an update every 4 days, Hurl Client daily. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MDC | Hurl Client |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.19 | Free β better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Daily β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ryunosuke Shibuya | ENES ULUDAG |
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In-app purchases
MDC
No in-app purchases
Hurl Client
No in-app purchases









