Comparison

MDash vs FetchMark

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

FetchMark

Features
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FetchMark is a powerful and elegant viewer for Markdown files hosted on the web. Designed specifically for developers and technical writers, it allows you to sync and browse your online repositories (like GitHub Pages) while maintaining your full directory structure. Key Features: - Web Sync: Register your GitHub Pages or any web URL to instantly access your Markdown content. - Hierarchical Browsing: Navigate through your documentation using the folder structure defined in your repository. - Math (LaTeX): Formulas are rendered with KaTeX, including inline math, display math and environments such as \begin{align}. - Syntax Highlighting: Fenced code blocks are coloured for readability, in light and dark mode. - Offline Reading: Every file you open is kept on your device, so your notes stay readable with no connection. You are always told when you are looking at a saved copy. - Search: Find files by name across the folder you are in and everything below it. - Table of Contents: Long documents get a list of their headings at the top, with one tap to jump. - Beautiful Rendering: Experience a clean, GitHub-inspired default style for text, code blocks, and tables. - Custom CSS Support: Take full control of the layout. Apply global styles app-wide, or place a style.css in your folders for local overrides. - Automation Friendly: Use our provided Python scripts and GitHub Actions templates to keep your file index in perfect sync. Turn your web-hosted notes and READMEs into a beautiful, navigable document gallery with FetchMark.

Screenshots

MDash4 screens
FetchMark4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MDash at every 3 days against FetchMark's every 3 weeks. MDash also leads on device support (6 vs 2) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MDash ships an update every 3 days, FetchMark every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MDash versus FetchMark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMDashFetchMark
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArtur GorbaczewskiYoshito Suzuki

In-app purchases

None

MDash

No in-app purchases

None

FetchMark

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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