MDash vs Merkdown
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.
Merkdown
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Merkdown is a clean, powerful Markdown editor with built-in Mermaid diagram support and AI-powered content generation. Write and preview Markdown in real time, create beautiful diagrams, and let AI help you generate content — all in one app. KEY FEATURES Markdown Editor Write Markdown with a clean, distraction-free editor. Switch between Edit and Preview tabs instantly. Autosave keeps your work safe. Mermaid Diagrams Create flowcharts, sequence diagrams, class diagrams, state diagrams, ER diagrams, Gantt charts, pie charts, mindmaps, timelines, and more — 14 diagram types rendered right in the preview. AI Content Generation Let AI write Markdown and Mermaid diagrams for you. Describe what you need, choose a diagram type, and generate content instantly. Powered by advanced AI technology. Share & Export Export your work as Markdown (.md), HTML (.html), or Image (.png). Share with anyone directly from the app. HIGHLIGHTS - Real-time Markdown preview - 14 Mermaid diagram types supported - AI-powered Markdown and diagram generation - Export as Markdown, HTML, or PNG image - Open .md files from other apps - Dark mode support - Autosave option - Available in 8 languages - Free to use (watch ads for AI coins) Write it down. Mermaid it out. Merkdown.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: MDash at none against Merkdown's shown. MDash also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months) and device support (5 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MDash ships an update every 2 days, Merkdown every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MDash | Merkdown |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Artur Gorbaczewski | HYUNWOO LEE |
In-app purchases
MDash
No in-app purchases
Merkdown
No in-app purchases









