Comparison

Apptally vs MDQuill Markdown Editor

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

Head to head
About

Apptally

Features
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See your App sales, subscriptions, and reviews - beautifully presented and always up to date. Apptally connects directly to App Connect and pulls your data into a clean, native dashboard built for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. No cloud servers, no accounts to create, no subscriptions. Your data stays on your device. CHECK YOUR NUMBERS IN SECONDS Open Apptally and your revenue is right there. Stacked bar charts break down proceeds by source app sales, in-app purchases, and subscriptions, so you can see exactly where your money comes from. Switch between daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly views with a tap. SUBSCRIPTION INTELLIGENCE Track what matters: monthly recurring revenue, active subscribers, trial conversions, and churn rate. Spot billing retry and grace period issues before they cost you money. Area charts show your growth trends over time. SMART REVIEW MANAGEMENT Read and respond to customer reviews without opening a browser. On-device AI generates thoughtful, context-aware reply drafts that match the tone of each review. Edit and send directly from Apptally. Your review data never leaves your device. WIDGETS THAT WORK Add revenue and download stats to your Home Screen and Lock Screen. Glance at your numbers without opening the app. Small, medium, and Lock Screen widget options keep you informed throughout the day. BUILT FOR PRIVACY Apptally connects directly to Apple's API, there are no intermediary servers. Your API credentials are stored in the Keychain, and all data stays on your devices. We collect zero analytics, zero telemetry, nothing. Your App Privacy label says "Data Not Collected" because we mean it. MULTI-ACCOUNT SUPPORT Manage multiple developer accounts from one app. Perfect for freelancers and agencies handling client apps alongside their own. SYNCS ACROSS DEVICES Set up once on your iPhone and your data appears on your iPad and Mac via iCloud. No extra configuration needed. PRICING Apptally includes a 14-day free trial with full access to every feature. After the trial, detailed charts, subscription analytics, AI review replies, and additional widgets require a one-time purchase of $14.99. No subscriptions, ever. WHAT YOU GET WITH PRO - Full sales analytics with stacked charts and comparisons - Subscription metrics: MRR, churn, trial conversions - AI-powered review reply drafts - All Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets - Unlimited developer accounts - Data export WHAT'S ALWAYS FREE - App list with basic stats - Demo mode to explore before connecting - One Home Screen widget

About

MDQuill Markdown Editor

A local Markdown editor for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that prioritizes privacy and offline use. It offers a clean preview and editing experience for notes, documents, and technical writing, with export options to various formats.

Highlights
  • Local-first document storage
  • Instant preview on open
  • Native Markdown editing experience
  • Real-time preview rendering
  • Multi-device support (iPhone, iPad, Mac)
  • Export to Markdown, TXT, HTML, PDF
  • Template and workflow support
Features
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MDQuill Studio is a local Markdown writing app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Open .md, .markdown, or .txt files, read them in a clean preview, then switch back to editing whenever you want. Why MDQuill Studio? • Local-first writing: Your documents stay on your device. No required account, no forced upload, no content platform. • Open into Preview: Open Markdown from Files, Share, or another app and land directly in Preview mode before switching back to Edit. • Native editor: Write with Markdown syntax, quick insertion tools, find and replace, outline navigation, templates, and recent documents. • Live preview: Headings, lists, quotes, code blocks, tables, tasks, links, and images render clearly. • Built for Apple devices: Capture quick notes on iPhone, write in split view on iPad, and work with native document windows on Mac. • Export and share: Create Markdown, TXT, HTML, and PDF files for printing, archiving, email, and cross-platform sharing. • Templates and reusable workflows: Start quickly from built-in templates or save your own structures for repeated work. • Offline Voice Markdown: MDQuill Pro unlocks app-owned offline model management, Markdown voice command parsing, live drafts, insertion modes, and undo workflows. • Advanced Local Import: Convert user-selected PDF, Office, ODF, EPUB, notebooks, HTML, text, and images into structured Markdown with a native on-device converter. Scanned PDFs can use Vision OCR. No embedded runtime and no web scraping. • Focus, Quality, and Export Themes: MDQuill Pro also unlocks a distraction-free writing mode, an on-device document quality check, and advanced HTML/PDF export themes. Great for: • Study notes, meeting notes, and class material • Technical docs, README files, and code notes • Task lists, weekly plans, and project logs • Blog drafts, product notes, and research writing • Private documents that should stay local and export cleanly Free features include document creation, import, editing, preview, export, Share Extension intake, templates, and local document management. MDQuill Pro is an optional upgrade for advanced local Markdown workflows, including offline Voice Markdown, Focus Writing Mode, Document Quality Check, Advanced Export Themes, more custom templates, and more export profile flexibility. MDQuill Studio does not provide third-party content, scrape webpages, host documents, or present itself as an online content platform. It focuses on quiet, reliable local Markdown writing.

Screenshots

Apptally4 screens
MDQuill Markdown Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MDQuill Markdown Editor at weekly against Apptally's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Apptally sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MDQuill Markdown Editor sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Apptally ships an update every 3 weeks, MDQuill Markdown Editor weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Apptally versus MDQuill Markdown Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApptallyMDQuill Markdown Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoseph Morganelli献慧 陈

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Apptally

One-time1
  • Apptally Pro$14.99
2 purchases

MDQuill Markdown Editor

One-time2
  • MDQuill Voice Lifetime UnlockFree
  • MDQuill Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Apptally free?
Apptally is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MDQuill Markdown Editor free?
MDQuill Markdown Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Apptally or MDQuill Markdown Editor have ads?
Neither Apptally nor MDQuill Markdown Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Apptally or MDQuill Markdown Editor?
Apptally ships an update every 3 weeks, and MDQuill Markdown Editor weekly. Most recently, Apptally was updated on October 9, 2026 and MDQuill Markdown Editor on October 12, 2026.

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