Comparison

MDash vs CSV Viewer and 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 — 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/

About

CSV Viewer and Editor

Features
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CSV Viewer and Editor is a offline CSV tool built for anyone who works with data on the go — developers, analysts, students, and business users. OPEN CSV FILES ANYWHERE • Open from Files, paste from clipboard, type manually, or fetch from a URL • Auto-detects delimiters: comma, semicolon, tab, and pipe • Detects headers automatically — no setup needed • Resume your last session instantly VIEW & EXPLORE DATA • Interactive table view with column sorting and row search • Raw view with line numbers and syntax highlighting • Stats at a glance — row count, column count, empty rows, unique values • Per-column statistics: min, max, average, sum for numeric data • Jump to any row instantly EDIT WITH PRECISION • Tap any cell to edit its value • Add or delete rows and columns • Full text editor mode for bulk changes • Auto-fixes malformed CSV — pads short rows, repairs unclosed quotes COMPARE & DIFF • Side-by-side comparison of two CSV files • Color-coded diff results: added, removed, changed, unchanged • Track changes down to the cell level — no other mobile CSV app does this CHARTS & VISUALIZATION • Bar charts, line charts, and pie charts from your data • Auto-detects numeric columns for instant charting • Tooltips, grid lines, and axis labels included EXPORT & CONVERT • Export to PDF, Excel (.xlsx), CSV, TSV • Convert to JSON or XML with one tap • Share or print directly from the app 10 READY-MADE TEMPLATES • Contacts, Sales Data, Inventory, Student Grades, Employee Directory, Server Logs, Weather Data, Budget Tracker, API Endpoints, and a blank grid BUILT FOR DAILY USE • Dark mode, light mode, or match your system • 16 languages supported • History and favorites to find your files fast • Day streak and file counter to track your usage • Works 100% offline — your data never leaves your device SUBSCRIPTION AND PRICING • csvvedit Pro Lifetime — $9.99, one payment • csvvedit Pro Monthly — $1.99 per month, renews automatically • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase • A subscription renews unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://cosmovex.web.app/apps/csvvedit/privacy-policy

Screenshots

MDash4 screens
CSV Viewer and Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MDash at none against CSV Viewer and Editor's 2. MDash also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 months) and device support (6 vs 3). CSV Viewer and Editor's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CSV Viewer and Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. MDash asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MDash ships an update every 3 days, CSV Viewer and Editor every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MDash versus CSV Viewer and Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMDashCSV Viewer and Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArtur GorbaczewskiSahana A S

In-app purchases

None

MDash

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

CSV Viewer and Editor

Subscriptions1
  • csvvedit Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • csvvedit Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is MDash free?
MDash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CSV Viewer and Editor free?
CSV Viewer and Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MDash or CSV Viewer and Editor have ads?
Neither MDash nor CSV Viewer and Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MDash or CSV Viewer and Editor?
MDash ships an update every 3 days, and CSV Viewer and Editor every 6 months. Most recently, MDash was updated on October 5, 2026 and CSV Viewer and Editor on October 13, 2026.

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