MDash vs Clario
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
Read full descriptionHide full description
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/
Clario
Read full descriptionHide full description
Clario 是一款本地优先的 Markdown 笔记应用,帮助你记录、整理与分享知识。 核心功能 • 不登录也可使用本机笔记 • 可选邮箱账号与云同步,在笔记底部点击“立即同步”上传或下载 • Markdown 编辑与阅读,支持字号、颜色、高亮和任务列表 • 文件夹、标签、置顶、搜索、双向链接与大纲 • 插入图片和附件 • 分享正文、图片、PDF、Markdown 或文本文件 • 本机应用锁,支持设备提供的人脸、指纹或密码验证 • 设置中可删除账号及云端数据 数据说明 笔记优先保存在本机。登录后,本机未归属笔记将归入当前账号;主动同步时上传到云端。历史云服务账号和未导出的云端内容未迁移,请在新服务注册。升级不会主动清空本机笔记。删除 App 或账号前,请先导出需要保留的内容。 无广告,无跨 App 跟踪。
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MDash at every 3 days against Clario's monthly. MDash also leads on device support (6 vs 3). Clario's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MDash ships an update every 3 days, Clario monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MDash | Clario |
|---|---|---|
| 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 — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| 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 | 世伟 祁 |
In-app purchases
MDash
No in-app purchases
Clario
No in-app purchases









