Comparison

PikPak vs MDreaderlite

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

Head to head
About

PikPak

Securely store and access your photos and files with private cloud storage. Easily forward content from Telegram or use system sharing. Enjoy online previews and playback with fast cloud transfer technology.

Highlights
  • Private cloud storage
  • Telegram Bot integration
  • Online photo preview
  • Video playback
  • Secure backup technology
  • File management with folders
Features
Currently charting
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PikPak - Private cloud that saves your favorite files conveniently. Supports online photo preview and video playing. You can forward favorite files to PikPak via Telegram Bot, or save them through system sharing; Then find them in PikPak. PikPak uses secure backup technology to avoid file loss. PikPak Highlights: -Sign up to get 6GB of free private cloud storage, and upgrade to a Premium plan at the lowest price to unlock 10TB of private cloud storage, capable of storing up to 8,000 video files. -Powerful Telegram Bot: one-click forwarding to save files and links from Telegram. -Leading acceleration technology for fast saving of all files via cloud transfer. -Convenient preview of image and video. -Manage the files in the collection by creating folders. Install PikPak now and you will have a pleasant file collection and viewing experience. You can sign in with your email address and phone. If you have any questions about PikPak, please join the official PikPak user group: https://t.me/pikpak_userservice_en; You can also feel free to support@mypikpak.com Feedback to us. ----------------------------------------------- Auto-Subscription Instructions: 1. User Agreement: https://mypikpak.com/policy/user-agreement 2. Privacy Policy: https://mypikpak.com/policy/privacy-policy 3.PikPak subscription service: a.PikPak Premium Monthly. b.PikPak Premium Yearly. 4.PikPak subscription price: a.Premium Monthly: $10.0/month. b.Premium Yearly: $100.99/year. c.Other currencies are calculated according to the exchange rate. 5. Payment instructions: After activation, the subscription service will be paid directly through the iTunes account. 6. Automatic renewal: Apple iTunes account will automatically renew and deduct fees according to the type of subscription product within 24 hours before expiration. 7. Turn off the service: If you need to turn off the subscription deduction service, please do so in "Account Settings" at least 24 hours in advance.

About

MDreaderlite

Features
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MDReader 是一款简洁优雅的 Markdown 阅读器,专为 iOS 设计。 主要功能: • 快速打开和渲染 Markdown 文件,支持 .md、.markdown 等格式 • 从微信、邮件、文件 App 等任意应用中直接打开 Markdown 文件 • 最近打开记录,一键访问常用文档 • 支持代码高亮、表格、引用、列表等完整 Markdown 语法 • 简洁的阅读界面,专注内容本身 适合开发者、写作者以及所有使用 Markdown 的用户。

Screenshots

PikPak4 screens
MDreaderlite3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MDreaderlite at none against PikPak's 14. MDreaderlite also leads on update cadence (daily vs weekly). PikPak's advantage is chart position (#190 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support 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. PikPak sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. MDreaderlite asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PikPak ships an update weekly, MDreaderlite daily. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
PikPak versus MDreaderlite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPikPakMDreaderlite
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (222 ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.0% of reviews
Number of ratings222 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#190 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size176 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPIKCLOUD PTE. LTD.翀 冉

Bugs and requests

PikPak

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to load subtitles for downloaded videos
  • Inconsistent video playback quality and resolution
  • Disappearing files and data loss issues
  • Forced app crashes and login failures

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for AirPlay and Chromecast
  • Improve bulk download and folder management options
  • Introduce a private folder for sensitive files
  • Optimize performance and reduce overheating on mobile devices

MDreaderlite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

14 purchases

PikPak

Subscriptions13
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
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  • Premium Monthly2 Months trial$4.991 Month
  • Global Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Global Premium Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Global Premium Yearly2 Months trial$9.991 Month
  • Global Premium Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$49.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly1 Year trial$49.991 Year
  • Global Premium Yearly$99.991 Year
  • Global Premium Yearly3 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Global Premium Yearly1 Year trial$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • 10TB Cloud Storage (1 Year)$43.49
None

MDreaderlite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PikPak free?
PikPak is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MDreaderlite free?
MDreaderlite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PikPak or MDreaderlite have ads?
Neither PikPak nor MDreaderlite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PikPak or MDreaderlite?
PikPak ships an update weekly, and MDreaderlite daily. Most recently, PikPak was updated on September 24, 2026 and MDreaderlite on September 10, 2026.

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