Comparison

iDocSet vs 古書古讀

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

Head to head
About

iDocSet

Access and browse a vast library of offline documentation on your mobile device. Search across multiple docsets, bookmark important entries, and filter results for quick access to API interfaces and developer guides.

Highlights
  • Offline docset browsing
  • Support for Apple Developer Documentation
  • Over 50 docsets available (HTML, CSS, C++, Go, Rust, etc.)
  • Hierarchical and API interface browsing
  • Keyword filtering
  • Cross-docset search
  • iCloud bookmark synchronization
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iDocSet is a tool for reading offline docsets. With iDocSet, you can leave your Mac alone, reading your favorite docsets on mobile devices (iPhone or iPad) anywhere, anytime. Main features: * Support browsing Apple Developer Documentation of Xcode 12 or later. * Support browsing more docsets. iDocSet has a built-in download source and supports more than 50 docsets, such as HTML, CSS, jQuery, C++, Go, Rust, ... After the user adds a docset, it is automatically downloaded and installed, and the auxiliary tool iDocSetHelper is no longer needed. * Various ways to browse docsets. Apple Development Documentation can be browsed layer by layer in a hierarchical structure, which is basically the same as viewing in Xcode. Other types of docsets can be viewed according to API interface types (class, interface, method, etc.). It also provides a filtering function, which can filter out records that do not contain specified keywords, so that it is convenient to quickly locate the required interface document. * Support search multiple docsets. iDocSet can search API interfaces across docsets to further facilitate and quickly find the required interface documents. * Support bookmark function. Bookmark data can be saved on iCloud. It's convenient for users to continue to view on other devices. --------------------------------------------- Automatic renewal subscription instructions Automatic renewal of annual membership Subscription period: 1 year Payment: After the user confirms the purchase and pays, it will be credited to the iTunes account. Cancel renewal: If the user has cancelled the automatic renewal 24 hours before the subscription expires, no deduction will occur; otherwise, the renewal will be automatically deducted Renewal: iTunes account will be deducted within 24 hours before expiration. After the deduction is successful, the subscription period will be extended by one subscription period Manage renewal: After purchasing the auto-renewable subscription service, users can manually manage/turn off the auto-renewal function in the iTunes/Apple ID settings User agreement link: https://zhuatang.com/terms_of_use.jsp Privacy policy link: https://zhuatang.com/privacy.jsp

About

古書古讀

This application offers a collection of classic Chinese books, allowing users to read and explore ancient texts in a traditional format. With features like high-definition content, full-screen magnification, and audio narration, users can immerse themselves in the rich cultural heritage of China.

Features
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Ancient Read is a reading app focused on Chinese classics, classical literature, and traditional Chinese medical texts. The app includes Confucian, Taoist, Buddhist, historical, medical, and Ming-Qing fiction classics, featuring works such as I Ching, Tao Te Ching, Analects, Mencius, Huangdi Neijing, Bencao Gangmu, Shiji, Zizhi Tongjian, and Dream of the Red Chamber. You can use two reading modes: - “Ancient Books” for high-resolution original page images - “Ancient Read” for carefully organized full-text reading Key features: - Read classical Chinese books in both scanned-image and full-text formats - Browse Chinese classics, medical books, historical works, and novels in one place - Download and read offline on iPhone and iPad - Adjust font size, reading background, and horizontal or vertical layout - Explore notes and essays that help explain the cultural background of each work If you are interested in Chinese classics, I Ching studies, Taoist texts, historical books, or traditional Chinese medicine, Ancient Read offers a focused long-term reading collection.

Screenshots

iDocSet4 screens
古書古讀4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 古書古讀 at 100% against iDocSet's 57%. 古書古讀 also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). iDocSet's advantage is iOS requirement (11.2 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. iDocSet sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year and 古書古讀 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iDocSet ships an update every 2 months, 古書古讀 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and June 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iDocSet versus 古書古讀: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriDocSet古書古讀
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.2 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB207 MB
Age rating17+17+
Developer建军 赵东辉 李

Customer experience

iDocSet

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%

古書古讀

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iDocSet

Subscriptions1
  • Annual membership3 Days trial$9.991 Year
10 purchases

古書古讀

One-time10
  • 武英殿聚珍版老子道德经$0.99
  • 船山遗书之老子衍$0.99
  • 明清小说畅读卡$0.99
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  • 菜根谭前后集和刻本$0.99
  • 嘉靖三十年衡湘书院刊本传习录$0.99
  • 儒家古书畅读卡$0.99
  • 释家古书畅读卡$0.99
  • 道家古书畅读卡$0.99
  • 兵家古书畅读卡$0.99
  • 中医古书畅读卡$0.99

Questions

Is iDocSet free?
iDocSet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 古書古讀 free?
古書古讀 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iDocSet or 古書古讀 have ads?
Neither iDocSet nor 古書古讀 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iDocSet or 古書古讀?
iDocSet ships an update every 2 months, and 古書古讀 every 3 weeks. Most recently, iDocSet was updated on September 19, 2026 and 古書古讀 on June 21, 2026.

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