NearbiDoc vs MarkRead
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NearbiDoc
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NearbiDoc is a document editor that connects devices directly for real-time collaborative editing — no server required. ◆ P2P REAL-TIME COLLABORATION Connect with people nearby instantly. No accounts, no sign-ups. Your devices communicate directly over Wi-Fi or local network, making collaboration fast, private, and effortless. The coffee shop, the meeting room, the classroom — wherever you meet becomes your workspace. ◆ FREE TO WRITE, PRO TO EXPAND The free tier is generous. Create unlimited documents, collaborate with 2 people via P2P, use all font options, and import Markdown files — all without paying anything. When you need more, unlock Pro with a single purchase: • iCloud Sync — Access your documents on iPad and Mac seamlessly • Folders & Favorites — Organize your documents your way • PDF / DOCX / Markdown Export — Share in any format • Up to 6-Person Editing — Perfect for team projects ◆ NO SUBSCRIPTION. EVER. NearbiDoc Pro is a one-time purchase. Pay once, use forever. No monthly fees, no surprise charges, no features locked behind recurring payments. ◆ REAL-TIME COMMENTS & NOTES Leave comments on specific sentences while editing together. Real collaboration with real-time feedback — like Google Docs, but without the server. Discuss, annotate, and refine your documents face to face. ◆ AI WRITING ASSIST Use AI with your own API key — no extra subscription. Analyze images, solve formulas, build templates, summarize, and translate. All powered by your key, at your pace. ◆ UNIVERSAL APP One app for iPad and Mac. No separate purchase needed — NearbiDoc runs natively on both. Edit on the big screen, continue on iPad on the go. ◆ PRIVACY FIRST P2P means your documents never touch a server. Your writing stays on your devices — period. ◆ GREAT FOR • Teams writing meeting notes or study guides together • Anyone tired of subscription fatigue • People who need offline collaboration • Writers who want a fast, clean document editor NearbiDoc. Collaborate with the people near you.
MarkRead
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Markdown, page by page. MarkRead makes AI-generated writing easier to read closely, and easier to think through. Every .md reads two ways: Scroll, one continuous page, or Pages, laid out side by side so more fits on screen. Pinch the pages into a stack and spread them out again right where you left off; switch between the two any time without losing your place. The more AI writes, the more it needs a proper read. MarkRead lays a .md file out as a calm reading page: headings, lists, quotes, code, and tables in clear order, so the point comes out fast and you decide with something solid under you. Reading in Pages • Pages, side by side See more at once and page through long reads. Up to four columns on iPad, two pages on iPhone in landscape, one to four on Mac. • Stack, then spread Gather your pages into a stack, then spread them out again, right where you left off. On iPhone and iPad, just pinch and spread. • Scroll or Pages, one tap Two ways to read the same document. Switch any time and stay on the same line. Features • Open. Start reading. AI-generated Markdown opens into a clean page for thinking. • Paper-like layout Clear hierarchy pulls the key points out of any long read. • Tune it your way Set size and margins until the page matches how you read and judge. • Back in one tap Return to recent documents instantly, without losing your train of thought. • Structure you can see Code, tables, and headings stay distinct, so decisions come faster. • Fine-tune the page Typography controls stay within reach and out of your thinking. • 19 Pro themes (Pro) Switch the theme, switch the lens you examine the text through. • Reading Sets (Pro) Group related AI reports and documents into one organized set. • Seamless resume (Pro) Reading progress syncs automatically—switching devices never breaks your focus. • Privacy No server, no account. Files stay on the device; what syncs goes through your own iCloud private database. On iPhone and iPad • The whole set at a glance Progress and status for every file, all in one view. On iPhone Duo • Two-page spread Inner display: two pages meet at the hinge as one sheet, and the spine shadow deepens as it half opens. • Never lose your line Fold or unfold, and you stay on the same line. • Fore-edge Outer display: drag along the edge marks to jump through the outline. • Reading stand Half open on a table: text on top, controls below. On Mac • Immersive review A focused window built for deep reading and clear-headed judgment. • Drop in, start reading Drag an AI-generated .md onto the window and go straight into review. • The whole picture Outline and library on one screen—see it all, then decide. Who it's for People who read AI-generated reports, technical docs, notes, and long-form Markdown; people who move between iPhone, iPad, and Mac in the middle of a document; people who would rather keep related files in one set than hunt through folders; people who want more than one page on screen at a time. MarkRead Pro Unlocks 19 themes, Reading Sets, and reading progress across devices. Subscribe monthly (1 month) or yearly (1 year), or buy it once, and a one-time purchase never renews. Subscriptions renew automatically. You can switch one off any time in your system subscription settings, and it stops at the end of the period. Prices are shown in the App Store. Download MarkRead, and give the next long read a page worth reading on. Privacy Policy: https://markread.cn/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://markread.cn/terms/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MarkRead at every 2 days against NearbiDoc's weekly. MarkRead also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. NearbiDoc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MarkRead sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
NearbiDoc ships an update weekly, MarkRead every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NearbiDoc | MarkRead |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 104 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | INX Company Limited | 佳奇 袁 |
In-app purchases
NearbiDoc
- NearbiDoc Pro$9.99
MarkRead
- MarkRead Pro$2.991 Month
- MarkRead Pro$19.991 Year
- MarkRead Pro Lifetime$48.99








