ReadPup vs DownMark
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
ReadPup
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ReadPup reads web pages aloud. Perfect for articles, novels, and language learning. HOW TO USE: 1. Open any browser (Safari, Chrome, Edge, Firefox) 2. Navigate to any article or novel 3. Tap Share, then select ReadPup 4. Tap Play to listen! FEATURES: - Text-to-speech for any webpage - Auto-continue to next chapter - Supports English, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) - Background playback PREMIUM - BILINGUAL MODE: Learn while you listen! Each sentence is read in the original language, then translated. Perfect for language learners.
DownMark
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DownMark is a web clipping, offline reading, and Markdown library app. Use the browser extension, system share sheet, or paste a link to extract the main content and save it to your personal library for reading, search, organization, and export. Capture the content that matters β’ Extract the main article while reducing ads, navigation, and unrelated elements β’ Preserve headings, paragraphs, lists, links, and images β’ Import with the browser extension, share sheet, or a pasted link β’ Convert web pages into clean, readable Markdown Build a portable article library β’ Save clipped articles for offline reading β’ Search quickly by title or description β’ Read Markdown with a clear in-app layout β’ Sync articles across devices with iCloud Export and organize β’ Export a single article as a Markdown file β’ Package multiple articles into a ZIP archive β’ Optionally download web images with exported documents β’ Control link preservation and dollar-amount protection Start free and upgrade when needed The free version supports single-article Markdown export. A one-time DownMark Pro purchase unlocks batch export, watermark-free Markdown, and export without upgrade prompts. DownMark is ideal for saving long reads, organizing research and study material, collecting writing references, and building a personal knowledge library. Privacy and data Article content stays on your device and can sync through iCloud according to your system settings. DownMark uses only necessary anonymous usage and diagnostic data to improve reliability and experience. Article content is not used for advertising. Privacy Policy: https://wanyi.dev/en/downmark-ios/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
ReadPup and DownMark are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. ReadPup sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and DownMark sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | ReadPup | DownMark |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 β better | 18 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chitung Chi | η₯ δΈ |
In-app purchases
ReadPup
- Premium - Bilingual Mode$2.99
DownMark
- Pro - Lifetime$4.99









