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MD Flow vs Oera

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MD Flow compared with Oera
DetailMD Flow logo MD FlowOera logo Oera
What it doesNative app for browsing Markdown folders on Mac, iPhone, and iPad with instant preview Free Pomodoro focus timer with a pixel art wizard companion
StageNot given MVP
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given FR
Pricing modelFreemium Free
PricingFree: 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. Not given
Key features
  • 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
  • Customizable session lengths (25, 45, or 60 minutes for focus; 5, 10, or 15 minutes for short breaks; 15, 20, or 30 minutes for long breaks)
  • Pixel art wizard companion
  • XP system tracking completed focus minutes
  • Brown noise audio
  • Offline support
  • Dark theme
  • Progressive Web App installation
  • Auto-continue sessions option
  • Notifications
  • Keyboard shortcuts for navigation
What makes it different
  • 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
  • Fully customizable with no ads or monthly subscriptions
  • Works offline with all data saved locally on your device
  • No account required to use
  • Optional cross-device sync without sharing email
  • Pixel art wizard companion makes sessions more enjoyable
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)2 no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)03
Citation Flow (Majestic)1614
Referring domains (Majestic)243

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