MDash vs Weft
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/
Weft
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Weft turns a single thought into a map you can explore. Type any topic and Weft's AI instantly seeds a canvas of connected ideas. Tap any node to branch it further, and keep going - your map grows as deep as your curiosity. Brainstorming, planning, studying, thinking out loud: all on one infinite canvas. WHY WEFT - Start from a prompt. Describe a topic and get a structured mind map in seconds. - Branch forever. Drill into any node to expand it into new sub-topics, level after level. - Three layouts. Radial for brainstorms, spine for outlines, tree for step-by-step plans. - Deep dives. Generate a full written explanation for any node, in the context of its branch. - Built for touch. Pinch to zoom, drag to pan, and rearrange nodes with a fingertip. - iPhone and iPad. A canvas that scales from pocket to desk, with a side inspector on iPad. - Yours offline. Your maps are saved on your device and open instantly. GREAT FOR - Brainstorming products, projects, and ideas - Planning trips, events, and launches - Studying and breaking down complex topics - Outlining essays, talks, and content - Thinking through decisions WEFT PRO Upgrade to Pro for unlimited maps, unlimited branching depth, deep-dive explanations, and export to image, Markdown, or OPML. Choose a monthly or yearly plan, or a one-time lifetime unlock. Free maps let you try everything first. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://appcitystudios.com/eula Privacy Policy: https://appcitystudios.com/privacy-policy Start with a topic. See where it takes you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MDash at none against Weft's 3. MDash also leads on device support (6 vs 2). On price, ads 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. Weft sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. MDash asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | MDash | Weft |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Artur Gorbaczewski | APPCITY Limited Liability Company |
In-app purchases
MDash
No in-app purchases
Weft
- Weft Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Weft Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
- Weft Pro — Lifetime$49.99









