# MDash vs Amber

The clearest difference is price: MDash at Free against Amber's $2.99. MDash also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and device support (6 vs 3). Amber's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ratings volume, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

MDash is free to download; Amber costs $2.99 up front. MDash sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Amber asks for nothing beyond the download.

Amber holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of MDash's written reviews are positive against 100% of Amber's.

MDash ships an update every 4 days, Amber fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MDash | Amber |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mdash-writing-app-and-notes/id6758559893/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amber-simple-markdown/id6760438057/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 63 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Artur Gorbaczewski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858386308) | [DONGWOOK LEE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871320322) |

## What reviewers say

### MDash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mdash-writing-app-and-notes/id6758559893)

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:** Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Fun Camera support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MDash Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| MDash Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| MarkdownEditor Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


### Amber

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amber-simple-markdown/id6760438057)

A Markdown notes app designed for efficient writing and a clear reading experience. Organize notes in folders, search your library, and sync across Apple devices. Includes built-in tutorials for easy onboarding.

**Highlights:** Markdown styling as you type, Folder organization, Fast writing and calm reading view, Search across library, Photo attachments, iCloud syncing across devices

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MDash free?

MDash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Amber free?

Amber costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MDash or Amber?

Amber is rated higher. MDash averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Amber averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do MDash or Amber have ads?

Neither MDash nor Amber shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MDash or Amber?

MDash ships an update every 4 days, and Amber fortnightly. Most recently, MDash was updated on October 24, 2026 and Amber on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*