Comparison

DocLib Vault vs .md Viewer

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

Head to head
About

DocLib Vault

Securely store and organize photos, videos, documents, and notes locally on your device. Offers robust import options, advanced file management, and built-in viewers for various media types. Pro version unlocks deeper features like OCR and enhanced multi-play.

Highlights
  • Local-first private vault
  • Import from multiple sources
  • Folder and tag organization
  • Built-in viewers for various file types
  • Markdown and PDF editing
  • Encrypted backup and restore
  • Passcode and Face ID protection
Features
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DocLib is a local-first private vault for photos, videos, files, audio, and notes. Import from Photos, Files, Camera, document scan, direct HTTPS links, the Share Sheet, clipboard, Private Browser, or your computer over local Wi-Fi. No account required. Your content stays on your device by default unless you choose to export, share, or create a backup. Keep everything organized with folders and subfolders, tags, favorites, smart folders, filters, search, and Recently Deleted. Create secure Markdown or plain-text notes, convert supported PDFs and text files into Markdown, view Markdown with rich formatting, preview code files with syntax highlighting and line numbers, search inside PDFs, and mark up PDFs right in the app. Choose from built-in themes and app icons to make the vault feel like yours. DocLib is built for private everyday use: - Passcode and Face ID protection - Built-in viewers for photos, videos, audio, PDFs, Markdown, code, and common document types - Photo slideshows with interval controls - Photo and video Randomizer with folder selection, adjustable tile counts and timing, fit/fill, and optional automatic changes - Photo grids with up to 32 tiles - Custom browser homepages and startup tabs - Mute media for saved media and browser playback, with an info button explaining browser and system audio limitations - Video playback speed controls, mute, loop, mini-player behavior, and swipe-down actions - Multi-Play for watching multiple videos at once with shared controls for play/pause, mute, playback speed, filters, orientation, reordering, and add/remove - Video and audio trim tools, plus compression to save space - Fast import from the Share Sheet, Private Browser, clipboard, and local Wi-Fi Transfer - Encrypted backup and restore with reminder scheduling DocLib Pro adds deeper power features: - Deep Vault with separate passcode, biometrics, and reveal controls - Up to 12 video tiles in Multi-Play and Randomizer, plus duplicate Multi-Play tiles - Resume playback, background audio, and Picture in Picture - On-device OCR and full-text indexing for documents, PDFs, images, and many code/text formats - Selective restore from encrypted backups - Larger link downloads up to 5 GB - Video merge - Per-type library layouts, custom backgrounds, more app icons, and advanced privacy controls Private by default. Fast to use. Built for the things you actually want to keep. Have an idea? Send a feature request from the app. DocLib keeps getting better through real user feedback.

About

.md Viewer

This app allows you to read and edit Markdown files, and view HTML files in a safe, offline preview. It offers a clean interface with customizable themes and adjustable text size for a focused reading experience.

Highlights
  • Markdown editing
  • HTML file preview
  • Offline viewing
  • Theme support
  • Adjustable text size
  • File sharing
Features
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.md Viewer is a clean Markdown reader and editor plus a safe HTML viewer for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Open `.md`, `.markdown`, `.html`, and `.htm` files from Files and read them in a focused, native interface. Markdown files can be edited directly, with task lists, interactive checkboxes, theme support, and adjustable text size. HTML files open in a read-only offline preview built for safe viewing. Inline styles, tables, SVG and data-image charts, and rich layout render correctly, while scripts, forms, external navigation, and other active browser behavior stay blocked. Choose Light, Dark, or Sepia themes, share the original file, and keep your reading experience simple and local. 100% free. No ads. No subscriptions. No tracking. Visit Tombot at https://www.realtom.bot.

Screenshots

DocLib Vault4 screens
.md Viewer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DocLib Vault at 5.0 against .md Viewer's 4.2. .md Viewer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. DocLib Vault sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. .md Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DocLib Vault holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DocLib Vault ships an update every 3 months, .md Viewer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DocLib Vault versus .md Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDocLib Vault.md Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings25 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size216 MB2 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTyler MattinglyTOMASZ ALEKSANDER WOJEWODA

Customer experience

DocLib Vault

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

.md Viewer

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DocLib Vault

Subscriptions2
  • DocLib Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • DocLib Pro Yearly3 Months trial$19.991 Year
None

.md Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DocLib Vault free?
DocLib Vault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is .md Viewer free?
.md Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DocLib Vault or .md Viewer?
DocLib Vault is rated higher. DocLib Vault averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while .md Viewer averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do DocLib Vault or .md Viewer have ads?
Neither DocLib Vault nor .md Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DocLib Vault or .md Viewer?
DocLib Vault ships an update every 3 months, and .md Viewer weekly. Most recently, DocLib Vault was updated on October 12, 2026 and .md Viewer on October 4, 2026.

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