Comparison

OpenNow vs Folio

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

Head to head
About

OpenNow

Features
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Can’t open a received file? OpenNow helps you open it instantly and read it right away. Supports Markdown, HTML, web reports, ZIP web packages, and more. No conversion. No account required. OpenNow makes received files immediately readable on your device. 【Membership】 Membership options include Monthly, Yearly, and Lifetime access. Access periods differ by purchase type, but member benefits are the same. Member features include: • AI summaries • Document Q&A • Custom AI Key • Cross-file content search • iCloud sync • Action item extraction • PDF and long-image export • Original media file download Monthly and Yearly plans are auto-renewable subscriptions. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account after purchase. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in Settings - Apple Account - Media & Purchases - Subscriptions. Lifetime access is a one-time purchase that unlocks member features long term. 【Terms】 • Privacy Policy: https://chen465tai.github.io/ReadNOW/privacy-policy • Terms of Use: https://chen465tai.github.io/ReadNOW/index

About

Folio

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Folio keeps HTML files readable, interactive, and available offline—exactly the way they were made. No developer-operated server. No Folio account. No conversion that breaks the layout. Bring in a single HTML file or a folder-based page with its referenced CSS, JavaScript, images, and data. Folio gives each page its own local origin so modern pages—including ES modules, fetch requests, and local storage—can work the way they should. BUILD YOUR LIBRARY • Import files from Files or another app's Share sheet • Import a folder-based page with its referenced supporting files • Watch a folder for new and updated pages • Optionally add and refresh selected files from Google Drive • Organize with favorites, tags, searchable icons, sorting, grouping, and library search • Update many pages at once with bulk actions READ AND USE YOUR PAGES • Stay offline by default, with network access controlled separately for each page • Navigate page history, find text, reload, inspect source, and see useful diagnostics • Choose a top or bottom toolbar that gets out of the way as you read • Download files generated by a page, print, or save and share a PDF • Use a full three-column workspace on iPad or focus on the page full screen • Open chosen pages from widgets, and favorites or recent pages from Home Screen quick actions PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No Folio account, advertising, analytics, or tracking • Optional iCloud sync uses your private iCloud database • Optional Google Drive access is limited to files you choose for Folio • Lock individual pages with Face ID or your device passcode • Locked pages are shielded in the app switcher and badged in widgets and quick actions Two included interactive samples make it easy to explore Folio immediately. Keep reports, dashboards, exported notes, archived documentation, and other web files useful wherever you go—even when the network doesn't.

Screenshots

OpenNow4 screens
Folio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Folio at none against OpenNow's 3. Folio also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 days). 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. OpenNow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Folio asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenNow ships an update every 5 days, Folio daily. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
OpenNow versus Folio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenNowFolio
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer甸甸 陈Brian Renshaw

In-app purchases

3 purchases

OpenNow

Subscriptions2
  • 即刻阅览 Pro 月度会员$0.991 Month
  • 即刻阅览 Pro 年度会员$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • 即刻阅览 Pro 永久买断$19.99
None

Folio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpenNow free?
OpenNow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Folio free?
Folio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OpenNow or Folio have ads?
Neither OpenNow nor Folio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpenNow or Folio?
OpenNow ships an update every 5 days, and Folio daily. Most recently, OpenNow was updated on October 5, 2026 and Folio on September 23, 2026.

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