Comparison

MDQuill vs API Matrix

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

Head to head
About

MDQuill

A local-first Markdown writing app for Apple devices. Write, organize, and export documents in various formats, with features like live preview, templates, and optional advanced tools for voice commands and PDF conversion.

Highlights
  • Local-first writing
  • Live Markdown preview
  • Native editing tools
  • Export to PDF, HTML, TXT
  • Templates and reusable workflows
  • Offline Voice Markdown (Pro)
  • Advanced PDF conversion (Pro)
Features
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MDQuill 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? • 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 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.

About

API Matrix

Features
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API Matrix is a privacy-first key vault built for developers who work with multiple AI providers. All your credentials stay on-device, locked behind Face ID or fingerprint. 34 providers supported — including OpenAI, Anthropic, DeepSeek, Gemini etc. Biometric lock — Face ID / fingerprint unlocks your vault automatically Ping test — Validate each key with the correct provider endpoint and auth header Usage & cost tracking — OpenAI, Anthropic, OpenRouter, DeepSeek, DeepInfra One-copy export — curl commands, .env snippets, and OpenRouter config 100% on-device — expo-secure-store, no cloud, no tracking

Screenshots

MDQuill4 screens
API Matrix4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: API Matrix at none against MDQuill's 2. MDQuill's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MDQuill sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. API Matrix asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MDQuill ships an update every 6 days, API Matrix every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MDQuill versus API Matrix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMDQuillAPI Matrix
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer献慧 陈Chi Hin Lio

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MDQuill

One-time2
  • MDQuill Voice Lifetime UnlockFree
  • MDQuill Pro$1.99
None

API Matrix

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MDQuill free?
MDQuill is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is API Matrix free?
API Matrix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MDQuill or API Matrix have ads?
Neither MDQuill nor API Matrix shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MDQuill or API Matrix?
MDQuill ships an update every 6 days, and API Matrix every 5 days. Most recently, MDQuill was updated on October 31, 2026 and API Matrix on October 25, 2026.

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