Comparison

AgentPad vs MarkRead

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

Head to head
About

AgentPad

Features
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AgentPad is a collaborative Markdown workspace where people and AI agents work in the same document. Write and review from iPhone or iPad, follow agent activity, and keep every conversation connected to the work itself. • Create, read, and edit Markdown documents • Comment, reply, and resolve discussions • Review proposed agent edits before they change a document • See who is active and track document revisions • Search, tag, favorite, and organize your workspace • Keep working through brief connection problems with offline sync • Sketch with Apple Pencil or your finger and add drawings to documents Your documents also remain available on the web. External agents and tools can collaborate through AgentPad's REST API and MCP server, using the same permissions and review controls as the app. AgentPad does not sell your data, run advertising, or use third-party analytics. An AgentPad account is required for synced collaboration; demo mode is available for exploring the app offline.

About

MarkRead

Features
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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 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/

Screenshots

AgentPad4 screens
MarkRead4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AgentPad at none against MarkRead's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. MarkRead sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. AgentPad asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
AgentPad versus MarkRead: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAgentPadMarkRead
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB14 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperFactoria Elcano SL佳奇 袁

In-app purchases

None

AgentPad

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

MarkRead

Subscriptions2
  • MarkRead Pro$2.991 Month
  • MarkRead Pro$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • MarkRead Pro Lifetime$48.99

Questions

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

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