Comparison

PiMark vs Take a Stack

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

Head to head
About

PiMark

Features
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PiMark -- The Smart Markdown Viewer PiMark is a beautifully crafted, native Markdown viewer designed for developers, writers, and knowledge workers. Open any .md file and instantly see it rendered with rich formatting, math equations, diagrams, and more. Available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac with a private, local-first workflow. All core features are available after download; optional tips simply support ongoing development. -- CORE FEATURES -- * Rich Markdown Rendering - Full CommonMark + GitHub Flavored Markdown support - Syntax highlighting for 10+ programming languages - Tables, task lists, footnotes, and extended syntax (==highlight==, ^superscript^, ~subscript~) * Math & Diagrams - LaTeX math equations rendered via KaTeX (inline and block) - Mermaid diagrams (flowcharts, sequence diagrams, Gantt charts) - PlantUML support for technical diagrams * Presentation Mode - Turn any Markdown file into a slideshow with --- separators - Full-screen presentations powered by reveal.js - LaTeX and Mermaid rendering within slides - Export to PPTX for Keynote/PowerPoint (Mac) * AI-Powered Assistant - Built-in AI sidebar (Claude, Kimi, GLM, DeepSeek, Doubao) - Explain, translate, summarize, rewrite, or ask questions about your content - Bring your own API key -- your data stays private * Export & Share - PDF export with A4 pagination (Mac) - HTML export with GitHub-style CSS (Mac) - Share rendered content via system Share Sheet (iOS) - Word (.docx) and PNG export (Mac) * Platform-Native Experience - Mac: QuickLook extension, Finder thumbnails, Spotlight integration - iPad: Split-view sidebar with recent files, drag & drop - iPhone: Optimized single-column layout, file picker - All: Dark mode, multiple themes, adjustable fonts * Reading Experience - 4 built-in themes (Light, Dark, Sepia, GitHub) - Adjustable font size and zoom - Table of Contents sidebar (Mac) - Mini-map and Zen reading mode (Mac) - Pull-to-refresh for live file updates (iOS) PiMark is built with Swift and SwiftUI, runs natively across all Apple devices, and respects your privacy -- no telemetry, no tracking, no account required. Optional in-app tips do not change feature access; they only support continued development.

About

Take a Stack

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Save an immutable script and selection manifest, then compare the current project against it. See changed copy, reordered lines, different takes, gap changes and unavailable audio before you deliver again. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open a script and choose Delivery checkpoints. 2. Name and save a checkpoint of the current script, selected takes and gaps. 3. Edit a line or continue recording through the normal project workflow. 4. Return to the checkpoint, filter changed lines and share a detailed change report. Keep line-by-line recording, take selection, Alt Take Rescue, recording tools, stitching, mastering and audio exports. Checkpoints do not alter your selections. WHAT TO KNOW Checkpoints are manifests, not audio backups. They do not copy or restore recordings, measure listening quality or export a mix. Audio contents and export or processing settings are not compared. File presence does not verify playback. Keep separate exported-audio backups. iPhone and iPad.

Screenshots

PiMark4 screens
Take a Stack3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PiMark at Free against Take a Stack's $3.99. Take a Stack's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

PiMark is free to download; Take a Stack costs $3.99 up front. PiMark sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Take a Stack asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PiMark ships an update every 6 weeks, Take a Stack weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
PiMark versus Take a Stack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPiMarkTake a Stack
PriceFree โ€” better$3.99
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size3 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPERSONAL ASSISTANT INTELLIGENCE PTE. LTD.Robert Corbin

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PiMark

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Supporter Tip$2.99
  • Generous Tip$4.99
None

Take a Stack

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PiMark free?
PiMark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Take a Stack free?
Take a Stack costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do PiMark or Take a Stack have ads?
Neither PiMark nor Take a Stack shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PiMark or Take a Stack?
PiMark ships an update every 6 weeks, and Take a Stack weekly. Most recently, PiMark was updated on September 19, 2026 and Take a Stack on September 28, 2026.

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