Comparison

Hashy vs MarkScope

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hashy

Features
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The markdown editor that thinks with you. Hashy is a native markdown editor with built-in AI chat, iCloud sync, and Claude Code integration. Your notes are plain .md files - no proprietary formats, no lock-in. FEATURES • Native SwiftUI - Fast, smooth, built for Apple devices. Not Electron. • iCloud Sync - Notes sync seamlessly across all your devices • AI Chat with Tools - 11 tools let AI create, edit, search, and organize your notes autonomously • 9+ AI Models - Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek, Grok via OpenRouter. Switch anytime. • Claude Code Skill - Terminal AI agents understand your vault format and structure • Plain Markdown - YAML frontmatter for metadata. Standard .md files you can read anywhere. • Interactive Tasks - Check and uncheck todo items with a tap • Wiki-links - Link notes with @ mentions and autocomplete • Keyboard Shortcuts - Designed for speed. Navigate, format, and manage notes from the keyboard. • No Subscription - Pay-per-use via your own OpenRouter key. No monthly fee. AI TOOLS The AI has 11 specialized tools that work directly on your notes: • Create and delete notes with title, tags, icon, and content • Read any note or search across all notes • Update content and metadata • Full-text search across your entire vault • List all notes and tags PERFECT FOR • Developers who think in markdown • Anyone building a personal knowledge base • Users who want AI assistance without vendor lock-in • People who value plain text and open formats YOUR MARKDOWN. YOUR MODELS. YOUR RULES. Download Hashy and bring your own OpenRouter API key. Open source under MIT license Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

MarkScope

Features
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MarkScope is an AI-first Markdown app. Read Markdown files, preview formatting, make plain-text edits, and keep your notes and documents close at hand on iOS. MarkScope is built for local-first workflows, so you can work with your own files without creating an account or relying on a hosted MarkScope backend. Use MarkScope to: • Open and read Markdown on iPhone and iPad • Edit Markdown in plain text • Preview rendered Markdown in the same workflow • Organize files with an optional iCloud Workspace • Ask AI about the current document using your own provider configuration • Keep API keys stored locally on your device AI features are optional. If you enable them, MarkScope sends prompts and relevant document context directly to the AI provider you configure. MarkScope does not require a MarkScope account for core app use. MarkScope Pro is available as a one-time in-app purchase that unlocks export, premium themes, AI tools, and more.

Screenshots

Hashy3 screens
MarkScope4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MarkScope at Free against Hashy's $4.99. MarkScope also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Hashy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

MarkScope is free to download; Hashy costs $4.99 up front. MarkScope sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hashy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Hashy versus MarkScope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHashyMarkScope
Price$4.99Free — better
Update frequency—Every 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMushroom DAO Holdings Corp.ęœę—ŗ 潘

In-app purchases

None

Hashy

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MarkScope

One-time1
  • MarkScope Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Hashy free?
Hashy costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MarkScope free?
MarkScope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hashy or MarkScope have ads?
Neither Hashy nor MarkScope shows ads.

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