Comparison

MDDock vs iterate Remote

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

Head to head
About

MDDock

Features
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MDDock is a calm, local-first Markdown workspace for people who think in notes. Every note lives as plain Markdown on your device, so your ideas stay readable, portable, and yours — no lock-in, no cloud dependency. Write in a clean, distraction-free editor with syntax highlighting and full Markdown support. Link ideas naturally with [[wiki links]] and let MDDock build a living knowledge graph as you write. Find anything in milliseconds with instant full-text search across your entire library. Read beautifully with desktop-grade typography, a focused reader mode, and support for code blocks, tables, math, and diagrams. On iPad, split the library and editor side by side so you can browse, write, and reference without losing context. Keep your library completely offline, or turn on MDDock Cloud to sync securely across your devices. Your data is encrypted end-to-end and always belongs to you. Whether you are building a personal wiki, journaling, drafting articles, or managing a research library, MDDock gives you the speed of plain text and the structure of a connected knowledge base.

About

iterate Remote

Features
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Keep your AI workflows moving when you are away from your Mac. iterate Remote is the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch companion for iterate on macOS. Pair it with your own Mac to receive pending AI requests, check task progress, and send a reply from wherever you are. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Review AI requests that are waiting for your input • Reply with text, images, or predefined choices • Follow active tasks and conversation progress in real time • Use voice input for quick responses • Receive notifications when a task needs attention • Continue from Apple Watch when a short response is enough • Access your connected MCP tools and prompt library • Personalize notification, voice, and workflow settings DESIGNED AROUND YOUR MAC iterate Remote does not replace your AI tools. It extends the iterate desktop experience to your Apple devices. A Mac running iterate is required, and pairing keeps each mobile device linked to the Mac you choose. YOUR WORK, WITHIN REACH Use iterate Remote to check in, make a decision, and keep long-running AI work moving without staying at your desk.

Screenshots

MDDock4 screens
iterate Remote2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MDDock at every 2 days against iterate Remote's weekly. MDDock also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MDDock ships an update every 2 days, iterate Remote weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
MDDock versus iterate Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMDDockiterate Remote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
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In-app purchases

None

MDDock

No in-app purchases

None

iterate Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MDDock free?
MDDock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iterate Remote free?
iterate Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MDDock or iterate Remote have ads?
Neither MDDock nor iterate Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MDDock or iterate Remote?
MDDock ships an update every 2 days, and iterate Remote weekly. Most recently, MDDock was updated on September 16, 2026 and iterate Remote on September 15, 2026.

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