MDash vs YourClaw
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 — LIFETIME OR MONTHLY MDash Pro unlocks iCloud sync across your devices, export to PDF, HTML, Word, ePub and more, and watermark-free Mermaid diagrams. Choose a one-time lifetime purchase or a monthly subscription — both unlock exactly the same features. The monthly subscription renews automatically until cancelled; manage or cancel it anytime in your App Store account settings. 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. Terms of Use: https://nightcodeapps.com/apps/markdown-editor/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://nightcodeapps.com/apps/markdown-editor/privacy/
YourClaw
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PrivateClaw creates a private, end-to-end encrypted path between a user and a self-hosted or cloud OpenClaw deployment. Use a one-time QR invite to join a session, keep the relay blind to message contents, and move sensitive conversations away from public chat surfaces. Features: - Scan or paste one-time invite links - End-to-end encrypted relay transport - Works with custom home or cloud relays - Designed for private OpenClaw conversations - Lightweight session flow for secure access Push notifications are only available out of the box on the official relay `relay.privateclaw.us`. If you switch to a custom relay, wire the relay and app build to your own Firebase / FCM project.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MDash at Free against YourClaw's $14.99. MDash also leads on device support (6 vs 3). YourClaw's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On update cadence and ads 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
MDash is free to download; YourClaw costs $14.99 up front. MDash sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. YourClaw asks for nothing beyond the download.
MDash ships an update every 3 days, YourClaw every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MDash | YourClaw |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $14.99 |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Artur Gorbaczewski | 军军 张 |
In-app purchases
MDash
- MDash Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- MDash Pro Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- MarkdownEditor Pro Lifetime$24.99
YourClaw
No in-app purchases








