# Readonly vs MarkMark

The clearest difference is rating: MarkMark at 4.7 against Readonly's 4.4. On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Readonly sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and MarkMark sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MarkMark holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 16 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Readonly's written reviews are positive against 93% of MarkMark's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Readonly ships an update every 3 weeks, MarkMark every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 30, 2026 and August 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Readonly | MarkMark |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readonly-read-it-later/id6452241434/reviews) | **[4.7 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markmark-read-it-later/id6475077023/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 93.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 9 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [龙 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680445870) | [Tutu Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1723297662) |

## What reviewers say

### Readonly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readonly-read-it-later/id6452241434)

Save articles from other apps to read later in a comfortable, distraction-free environment. Organize your saved content with tags, highlight key passages, and add notes for deeper comprehension. Customize the reading experience with various themes and layout adjustments.

**Highlights:** Quickly save articles from other apps, Highlight text and add notes, Organize articles with tags, Customize reading themes and layout, Synchronize data via iCloud, Export articles in Markdown format

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Permanent Purchase(iOS) | $2.99 | one-time |
| 永久购买（macOS） | $2.99 | one-time |


### MarkMark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markmark-read-it-later/id6475077023)

This app helps you collect and organize web pages, articles, and other online content. It offers native applications for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, allowing for offline access and structured organization with folders and tags. Enjoy a distraction-free reading experience with its reader view.

**Highlights:** Save web pages as offline archives, Organize with folders and tags, Native iPhone, iPad, and Mac apps, Distraction-free reader view, Multi-level folder and tag structure

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro (Yearly) | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro (Lifetime) | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Readonly free?

Readonly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MarkMark free?

MarkMark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Readonly or MarkMark?

MarkMark is rated higher. Readonly averages 4.4 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while MarkMark averages 4.7 from 16 ratings.

### Do Readonly or MarkMark have ads?

Neither Readonly nor MarkMark shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Readonly or MarkMark?

Readonly ships an update every 3 weeks, and MarkMark every 2 weeks. Most recently, Readonly was updated on August 30, 2026 and MarkMark on August 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*