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Eggtimer.app vs MD Flow

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Eggtimer.app compared with MD Flow
DetailEggtimer.app logo Eggtimer.appMD Flow logo MD Flow
What it doesA simple, lightweight timer with URL shortcuts, remixable recipes, and optional Zapier webhooks Native app for browsing Markdown folders on Mac, iPhone, and iPad with instant preview
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inUS Not given
Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingNot given Free: browse and preview Markdown, 2 connected folders, 5 recent files, works offline. MD Flow Pro: $7.99 one-time purchase (US price; varies by region), unlimited connected folders, 50 recent files, search inside documents, PDF export, email drafts. Single purchase covers Mac, iPhone, and iPad.
Key features
  • URL shortcuts to create timers with links
  • Customizable appearance and colors
  • Zapier webhook automation
  • Alarm sound with test option
  • Focus mode view
  • Recipe templates
  • API and MCP tools for developers
  • Instant Markdown preview with Mermaid diagrams, KaTeX math, callouts, and YAML frontmatter support
  • Browse folders of Markdown files with live previews
  • Full-text search across connected folders (Pro)
  • PDF export with math, diagrams, callouts and tables (Pro)
  • Works with iCloud, Dropbox, and local folders
  • No account required, files stay on device
  • Unlimited connected folders (Pro)
  • Higher volume of recent and loose files (Pro)
  • Universal purchase for Mac, iPhone, and iPad
What makes it different
  • Type time formats instead of clicking: 5m, 1h 20m, or 9pm to start immediately
  • Connect to Zapier for task automation and notifications on timer completion
  • Build and share custom timer recipes with JSON
  • Reader, not an editor—lightweight and focused on reading Markdown
  • Private by default with no account, sign-in, or cloud requirement
  • Native on Mac, iPhone, and iPad with one universal purchase
  • One-time purchase instead of subscription
  • Works offline and doesn't move or sync your files
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)3 no change since last check2 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)100
Citation Flow (Majestic)2816
Referring domains (Majestic)524

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