Comparison

MDash vs HTML Viewer & Editor

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

Screenshots

MDash4 screens
HTML Viewer & Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
MDash versus HTML Viewer & Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMDashHTML Viewer & Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.3 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings323 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB45 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperArtur GorbaczewskiSahana A S

Customer experience

MDash

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

HTML Viewer & Editor

All ratings23 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

MDash

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

HTML Viewer & Editor

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Subscription$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$19.99

Questions

Is MDash free?
MDash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HTML Viewer & Editor free?
HTML Viewer & Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MDash or HTML Viewer & Editor?
HTML Viewer & Editor is rated higher. MDash averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while HTML Viewer & Editor averages 4.3 from 23 ratings.
Do MDash or HTML Viewer & Editor have ads?
HTML Viewer & Editor shows ads; MDash does not.
Which is updated more often, MDash or HTML Viewer & Editor?
MDash ships an update every 2 days, and HTML Viewer & Editor every 10 days. Most recently, MDash was updated on September 18, 2026 and HTML Viewer & Editor on September 25, 2026.

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