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HushNotes vs MD Flow

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HushNotes compared with MD Flow
DetailHushNotes logo HushNotesMD Flow logo MD Flow
What it doesMac sticky notes that float above every app and stay out of screen shares Native app for browsing Markdown folders on Mac, iPhone, and iPad with instant preview
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Pricing modelPaid Freemium
Pricing$9.99 one-time purchase 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
  • Capture text from any app with one keyboard shortcut
  • Floating notes that work on full-screen apps
  • Notes automatically hidden from screen shares and screenshots
  • Hide all notes instantly with one key
  • Lock individual notes with Touch ID or password
  • All notes searchable in one place
  • Markdown support with live preview
  • Customizable paper designs and opacity levels
  • iCloud sync between Macs
  • Connect coding tools with local MCP endpoint
  • 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
  • Notes stay hidden from screen shares and screenshots by default
  • No account or cloud server required; notes stored only on your Mac
  • Pay once forever with free updates; no subscription
  • Floats above full-screen apps including in all Spaces
  • Access from coding tools is read-only and requires explicit approval
  • 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
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Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)20 +2 (up) since last check2 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)110
Citation Flow (Majestic)1916
Referring domains (Majestic)2324

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