Marginalist

Marginalist

Read & annotate manuscripts

4 ratings
3 reviews
Free
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 30, 2025
  • July 6, 2026

Features

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Read and annotate long manuscripts with ease. This app supports Word and PDF imports, offers customizable reading environments, and includes AI-powered features for recaps and character indexing. Export your annotated documents with original formatting intact.

Import Word (.docx) and PDF files
Customizable reading environment
Add and manage comments
AI-powered recap and character index
Read Aloud functionality
Export with original formatting
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What's New in Marginalist

2.6

July 6, 2026

Big release! New: Import via Pasting text, Import an RTF, and better Pages (.pages) handling (though not importable) New: Report a problem (+logs) mechanism in About / help pages New: Documentation on how to import your work Many bug fixes! Fixed: Billing, purchasing, subscription issues Fixed: Comment reconciliation ( better handling of comments made on a doc by other apps) Fixed: Save (in place) fixes Fixed: Better array of MS Word file handling (emojis, tables, TOC, etc) Thanks for trying out Marginalist!

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Subscription plans

Marginalist Pro (monthly)

More quick-actions, Read Aloud, Margins panel, and more

$2.991 Month
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In-App Purchases

$29.99

Novel Narration

Studio-quality (AI) narration - Novel length

User reviews

Great Tool

Hearing my work read aloud has made a big difference in the pace and word use of my writing. I can note exactly what and where I need a change. Great tool to improve writing.

Response from developer

Thank you - glad you are enjoying it!

Lost my work

Lovely interface, but lost all my comments on a ten page MS sample when I went away from the app. It didn’t save anything. I’m only thankful I didn’t trust it with an entire manuscript worth of work. Now I’m not sure I’ll ever want to take that risk. Too bad, as I had been waiting for something like this.
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Response from developer

Hi there - I’m sorry this happened. Just wanted to let you know that an update is now live that should fix this issue. Let me know how it goes - marginalist.app@gmail.com - or if we can help any other way.

For student manuscripts it’s perfect

I use this tool to read the manuscripts of my non-fiction students. The reading experience is very clean and pretty, and when I’m finished I send it back directly, comments attached. The other thing I’ve been loving is listening to my own work played back via the audio narration. It’s easy to pause to add a comment and then restart. The system voices are pretty good on iOS 26, though not perfect. Otherwise, great app.
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FAQ

What file types can Marginalist import?

Marginalist can import MS Word documents (.docx) and PDF files. You can import these files directly from the Files app, Dropbox, via drag-and-drop, or through share-sheet integration.

Does Marginalist have ads?

No, Marginalist is ad-free. The app is free to download and use, with an optional upgrade to PRO for additional features.

What are the AI features in Marginalist?

Marginalist offers three non-generative AI features: 'Remind me what happened' for recaps of recent pages, 'Character index' to automatically build a list of characters and their passages, and the ability to ask questions about the book.

Can I export my annotated manuscript?

Yes, you can export your manuscript back into your workflow with all original formatting and comments intact. This ensures your edits are preserved.

What devices does Marginalist support?

Marginalist is available for iPhone and iPad. It is rated for ages 4 and up.

How often is Marginalist updated?

The latest version of Marginalist is 2.2.1, last updated on May 30, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.

What are the PRO features in Marginalist?

Marginalist offers a PRO upgrade for a few extra features beyond the free version. Specific PRO features are not detailed in the description, but pricing is available for monthly and yearly subscriptions.

What is the user sentiment for Marginalist?

Marginalist has a strong user sentiment, reflected in its rating of 5.0 stars from 1 review. This suggests a highly positive initial reception from its users.