# iDocSet vs Forthcoming

The clearest difference is monetization model: Forthcoming at free with in-app purchases against iDocSet's subscription. iDocSet's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (11.2 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iDocSet sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year and Forthcoming sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iDocSet ships an update every 2 months, Forthcoming every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iDocSet | Forthcoming |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forthcoming/id697815574/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 34 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.2** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [建军 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/646573154) | [Furnace Creek Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/321189453) |

## What reviewers say

### iDocSet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idocset/id646573151)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual membership | $9.99 | per year |


### Forthcoming

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forthcoming/id697815574)

Consolidate all your web-based ICS calendars into a single, organized stream. Easily add interesting events to your local calendar, view event details, and share them. Keep your personal agenda clear by filtering out unwanted events.

**Highlights:** Single event stream from multiple calendars, Add events to local calendar with one tap, View event details and maps, Share events easily, Filter out unwanted events, Color-coded calendars by favicon

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Forthcoming Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iDocSet free?

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

### Is Forthcoming free?

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

### Do iDocSet or Forthcoming have ads?

Neither iDocSet nor Forthcoming shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iDocSet or Forthcoming?

iDocSet ships an update every 2 months, and Forthcoming every 6 months. Most recently, iDocSet was updated on September 19, 2026 and Forthcoming on September 12, 2026.

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