MDash vs HTML Viewer & Editor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MDash
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.
- 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
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MDash is a Markdown editor that keeps your notes as plain text on your device. No lock-in, no account, no sync you did not ask for. Write on iPhone, iPad and now Mac — the full workspace on every screen. MARKDOWN, RENDERED LIVE Type plain Markdown and watch the preview update as you type: headings, lists, task checkboxes, tables, code blocks with syntax awareness, links and images. Show the text, the preview, or both side by side. MERMAID DIAGRAMS — FREE FOR EVERYONE Describe a flowchart, sequence diagram, Gantt chart, class diagram or state machine in plain text and MDash draws it instantly. Rendering is built into the app: no network, nothing leaves your device. ON MAC AND APPLE WATCH The complete MDash workspace runs on macOS — a three-column library, keyboard-first editing and the same live preview and Mermaid rendering. On Apple Watch, browse your library and read any note on your wrist. One purchase covers iPhone, iPad, Mac and Watch. YOUR LIBRARY, ORGANIZED • Pinned notes, Last 7 Days, and Trash with restore • Full-text search across every note, with jump to match • In-document find and replace with match highlighting • Attach photos to notes; files stay ordinary Markdown • Folders keep related notes together; create one right from the sidebar • Tags under the title, a Tags section in the sidebar, and search by tag • Smart folders collect notes automatically from the tags you choose • Scan documents into a note, and search the text inside photos and scans — on device, free • Import from Obsidian, Bear, Apple Notes, TextBundle or any folder of Markdown files — free • Version History keeps earlier versions of every note on device, ready to restore — free EXPORT AND SHARE • Export Markdown and plain text — free • Copy as rich text for mail and documents • PDF, HTML, Word (DOCX), ePub, RTF, JPG and TextBundle export with MDash Pro MDASH PRO — ONE PURCHASE, EVERY DEVICE A single one-time purchase unlocks iCloud sync across your devices, export to PDF, HTML, Word, ePub and more, and watermark-free Mermaid diagrams. No subscription. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Notes are stored on device; sync is optional and uses your iCloud. Mermaid rendering is local. There is no tracking and no account. Questions or ideas? Leave a review or reach out through the App Store page — MDash is built by an independent developer and shaped by user feedback.
HTML Viewer & Editor
This app provides a streamlined environment for writing, editing, and instantly previewing HTML code on mobile devices. It's designed for students, beginners, and developers needing a quick, distraction-free workspace for web development tasks.
- Fast code editor with syntax highlighting
- Instant live HTML preview
- Import HTML from URL or local files
- Image and color shortcuts
- Save and share HTML files
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HTML Viewer & Editor is a fast, lightweight app to write HTML code, edit HTML files, and preview web output instantly on your iPhone or iPad. Whether you're a student learning HTML, a beginner exploring web development, or a developer testing code snippets — this app gives you a clean, distraction-free workspace for HTML coding, live preview, and file saving. HTML Code Editor - Write and edit HTML with a clean, fast code editor - Syntax highlighting for easy reading - Quick insert shortcuts for tags and symbols - Undo and Redo support - Search and Replace in your code - Beautify and format HTML for cleaner code - Adjustable font size and line number toggle HTML Viewer — Live Preview - Tap Run and see your HTML output instantly - Full-screen web preview for testing layouts - Smooth workflow for fast iteration and debugging Easy Import Options - Paste HTML code directly into the editor - Load HTML source from any URL - Open local HTML files from your device storage Image and Color Shortcuts - Quick IMG tag helper — insert image by URL or local file - Built-in color picker for instant hex color insertion - Speed up editing for real-world HTML pages Save and Share - Save HTML files to your device - Share your code with one tap - Simple file handling for quick projects Why Choose HTML Viewer & Editor? Built for speed and simplicity. No clutter. No complex setup. No account required. Just open, edit, run, and save. If you need a lightweight HTML editor, HTML viewer, and live preview tool — all in one app — this is it. Perfect for students learning HTML, front-end beginners practicing code, developers testing snippets on mobile, editing HTML email templates on the go, and quick code preview without a laptop. Download HTML Viewer & Editor — the simplest way to write, view, and run HTML on your iPhone and iPad. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: HTML Viewer & Editor at 4.3 against MDash's 3.7. HTML Viewer & Editor also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 67%) and ratings volume (23 vs 3). MDash's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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
Both are free to download. HTML Viewer & Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. MDash asks for nothing beyond the download.
HTML Viewer & Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HTML Viewer & Editor has 23 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of MDash's written reviews are positive against 80% of HTML Viewer & Editor's.
MDash ships an update every 2 days, HTML Viewer & Editor every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MDash | HTML Viewer & Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 4.3 (23 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 23 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Artur Gorbaczewski | Sahana A S |
Customer experience
MDash
HTML Viewer & Editor
In-app purchases
MDash
No in-app purchases
HTML Viewer & Editor
- Pro Subscription$1.991 Month
- Remove Ads$19.99
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