# File Reader vs MarkRead

The clearest difference is ads: MarkRead at none against File Reader's shown. File Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. File Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | File Reader | MarkRead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Size | 52 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arvind Murali](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806336604) | [佳奇 袁](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704206089) |

## What reviewers say

### File Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-reader-pdf-doc-ppt/id6802521021)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


### MarkRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markread-markdown-reader/id6803164224)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MarkRead Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| MarkRead Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| MarkRead Pro Lifetime | $48.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is File Reader free?

File Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MarkRead free?

MarkRead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do File Reader or MarkRead have ads?

File Reader shows ads; MarkRead does not.

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