Comparison

Ground vs Markdown Viewer Mobile

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

Head to head
About

Ground

This app works with a physical NFC device to help you block distracting applications on your phone. Simply tap the device to block apps and regain focus, and tap again to unlock them when you're ready. It offers a one-time purchase model with no subscriptions or recurring fees.

Highlights
  • Physical NFC device for app blocking
  • Customizable app blocking
  • Session tracking
  • Emergency unlocks
  • Privacy-focused data handling
Features
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GROUND – Life, undistracted Most screen time apps are way too easy to bypass. GROUND pairs a minimalist NFC device with an iOS app, giving you a physical key to block out your distracting apps. One tap blocks distracting apps. Another tap unlocks them. No subscriptions. No sneaky workarounds. How It Works - Choose the apps that tend to steal your time and attention. - Use your GROUND device to block them with one simple tap. - Keep the device out of reach to avoid temptation and stay focused. - When you're ready, tap your phone to the device again to unlock everything. Features Custom Blocking: Personalize which apps stay unblocked while you're grounded. Session Stats: Track how long you stay grounded and how often you use the device. Emergency Unlocks: Get up to 5 free unlocks without the GROUND device The NFC-powered GROUND device is your physical “key”—no way to cheat it from your screen alone. Why GROUND? You’re in Control: GROUND is a reset button in your pocket. It gives your brain a break from the infinite scroll. Built for Deep Work: Whether you’re studying, building, resting, or reconnecting, GROUND helps you make time for what matters. Ultimate Privacy: None of your data leaves Ground. Your screen time info stays 100% on your device—forever. One-Time Purchase: No subscriptions. No monthly fees.

About

Markdown Viewer Mobile

A distraction-free reader for Markdown files on iPhone and iPad. Supports rich rendering of diagrams, math, and code, with customizable reading comfort settings. Sync repositories from GitHub and export documents to PDF.

Highlights
  • Rich Markdown rendering (CommonMark, GFM, Mermaid, LaTeX)
  • Customizable reading comfort (themes, font size, width)
  • Sync GitHub repositories offline
  • Export documents to PDF
  • In-document search and table of contents
  • Privacy-focused design with no accounts
Features
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MarkdownViewer is a distraction-free reader for .md files on iPhone and iPad. Open a file from Files, AirDrop, or a shared link; or sync an entire documentation repository from GitHub and read it offline. Just exploring? The app ships with a curated library of example documents covering every feature below — sync it with one tap from the "Try it" card on the library screen. RICH RENDERING • Full CommonMark + GitHub Flavored Markdown • Mermaid diagrams rendered inline • LaTeX math (inline and display) via KaTeX-compatible engine • Syntax-highlighted code blocks across 190+ languages • GFM tables, task lists, footnotes, strikethrough • GitHub-style admonitions (NOTE, WARNING, TIP, CAUTION) READING COMFORT • Material 3 design with light, dark, and sepia themes • Adjustable font size, reading width, and line height • Immersive scroll — the app bar fades away as you read • Table of contents drawer with one-tap navigation • In-document search with match counter • Reading-position bookmark — resume exactly where you left off • Keep-screen-on toggle for long-form reading • Reading time estimate BRING YOUR OWN DOCS • Sync any public GitHub repository with a single URL • Private repos supported via a personal access token (stored in the iOS Keychain — never in the app's database) • Incremental re-sync — only changed files download • Re-sync or remove a synced repo from the drawer EXPORT AND SHARE • Export any document to PDF with mermaid diagrams preserved • Share the raw markdown or a rendered PDF via the system share sheet PRIVACY BY DESIGN • No accounts, ever • Zero telemetry by default • Crash reporting is opt-in and excludes document content, file paths, and tokens • The only network traffic is to GitHub when you explicitly sync Made in the open on GitHub. Licensed under Apache-2.0.

Screenshots

Ground4 screens
Markdown Viewer Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Markdown Viewer Mobile at 3 against Ground's 1. Markdown Viewer Mobile also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Ground against 5.0 for Markdown Viewer Mobile. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Ground versus Markdown Viewer Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGroundMarkdown Viewer Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1714.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPatience In Tribulation, LLCCemil Ilik

In-app purchases

None

Ground

No in-app purchases

None

Markdown Viewer Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ground free?
Ground is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Markdown Viewer Mobile free?
Markdown Viewer Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ground or Markdown Viewer Mobile?
Ground and Markdown Viewer Mobile are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Ground or Markdown Viewer Mobile have ads?
Neither Ground nor Markdown Viewer Mobile shows ads.

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