Comparison

WhitelistVideo vs MDReader

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

Head to head
About

WhitelistVideo

This app provides a secure YouTube viewing experience for children by allowing parents to whitelist only approved channels. It offers robust parental controls, including blocking Shorts and hiding engagement features, ensuring a distraction-free and safe environment.

Highlights
  • Whitelist-only channel access
  • AI content analysis
  • Real-time sync for channel approvals
  • YouTube Shorts control
  • Focus mode for distraction-free viewing
  • PIN and Face ID protection
Features
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Keep your kids safe on YouTube. WhitelistVideo blocks everything by default – only videos from channels YOU approve will play. Simple, powerful, parent-controlled. Unlike apps that try to filter "bad" content, WhitelistVideo takes the opposite approach: block all YouTube content, then whitelist only the channels you trust. Nothing slips through. KEY FEATURES: - Whitelist-Only Mode – Start with zero channels. Add only what you approve - AI Content Analysis – Smart scanning of video titles, descriptions & metadata - Real-Time Sync – Approve a channel and your child can watch instantly - YouTube Shorts Control – Block Shorts entirely or allow per your preference - Focus Mode – Hide comments, likes, and share buttons for distraction-free viewing - PIN Protection – Settings locked behind parent PIN with Face ID option HOW IT WORKS: 1. Create your parent account at app.whitelist.video 2. Set up a child profile and choose filtering rules 3. Generate a quick-setup code 4. Enter the code on your child's device 5. Done! Your child watches only what you approve PARENTAL CONTROLS: - Whitelist specific YouTube channels - Block YouTube Shorts (optional) - Hide engagement controls (comments, likes, share) - View blocked video attempts and activity - Get real-time alerts when rules change - Works alongside the parent web dashboard PRIVACY FIRST: WhitelistVideo is fully COPPA compliant. We collect zero data from children. No tracking, no analytics, no ads. Your child's privacy is our priority. SUBSCRIPTION: Free tier includes basic whitelist filtering with up to 10 channels. Premium unlocks AI-powered content analysis, activity logging, and advanced controls. Manage your subscription at app.whitelist.video. WhitelistVideo – Because every video your child watches should be one you've approved.

About

MDReader

Features
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MDReader biến file Markdown thành tài liệu đẹp, dễ đọc ngay trên điện thoại. Tính năng chính: • Render Markdown đẹp với 5 themes (GitHub Light/Dark, Dracula, Solarized, Sepia) • Công thức toán học (KaTeX) — từ đơn giản đến phức tạp • Sơ đồ Mermaid — flowchart, sequence, class, gantt, pie chart • Code syntax highlighting — 100+ ngôn ngữ lập trình • Editor tích hợp với toolbar formatting • Xuất PDF và HTML • Chia sẻ file qua Telegram, Zalo, AirDrop, Email • Mục lục tự động (Table of Contents) • Chế độ sáng/tối theo hệ thống • Hỗ trợ tiếng Việt và tiếng Anh • Hoạt động offline, không cần internet Hoàn toàn miễn phí. Không quảng cáo. Không thu thập dữ liệu. Dữ liệu của bạn chỉ ở trên thiết bị của bạn.

Screenshots

WhitelistVideo4 screens
MDReader3 screens

Verdict

The call

WhitelistVideo and MDReader are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
WhitelistVideo versus MDReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhitelistVideoMDReader
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArul PrakashDUC DO MANH

In-app purchases

None

WhitelistVideo

No in-app purchases

None

MDReader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WhitelistVideo free?
WhitelistVideo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MDReader free?
MDReader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WhitelistVideo or MDReader have ads?
Neither WhitelistVideo nor MDReader shows ads.

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