Comparison

docViewer vs Summarify

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

Head to head
About

docViewer

Features
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"docViewer" is a “all in one” program to display any type of document, images, audio files and video files. With "docViewer" you can store an infinite number of documents in your portable device and you can visualize / share / print them whenever you want, also in offline mode. Compatible documents: - iWork documents (Pages, Numbers, Keynote) - Microsoft Office documents (Office ‘97 and newer) - Rich Text Format (RTF) documents - PDF files - Text files (TXT) documents - Comma-separated value (csv) files - Images - Audio files (normal playback or with HiFi) - Video files (normal play, with external televisions, with video projectors) - Zip files (view contents) Archive (Flash Drive feature): - Local archive of documents: you can save all the documents that you want in the internal memory of the device, take them with you and view them offline (no internet connection is required) Typical usage: - import documents (e.g. email attachments, pdf, doc, pages, etc...) - save them to the device's memory (internal storage - once imported, an internet connection is not required to work on the document) - view them - edit them (add freehand text, text written with the keyboard, drawings, highlight, underline, delete, color, review, correct, etc...) - search for words in the document - save the modified document to files - print - share or forward by email Rename documents: - Tap and hold your finger on the document file name for 1.5 seconds to rename the document Documents Sharing: - "ITunes File Sharing" - "Open In" - "Importing documents”: from email attachments, from Safari, from other installed applications, from Dropbox, iCloud Drive, AirDrop, etc... - "Exporting documents”: with other applications installed, Dropbox, iCloud Drive, AirDrop, etc... - "Publishing documents”: on Facebook and Twitter - "Sending documents”: with an email, iMessage, WhatsApp, etc… - Copy / Paste Document print: - AirPrint - Export to PDF file format (zoom with two fingers the print preview and share the generated PDF using the share button) Document visualization: - Viewing documents in full screen (Portrait, Landscape) - Zoom (pinching the screen with two fingers) - Pan (by dragging a finger across the screen) - Zoom IN/OUT automatically (double tap) - Horizontal swipe (quickly) to move from one document / song / video / photo to another one Vocal reading of documents: - Using Siri Dictionary: - Definition of terms highlighted in the document by using the multilingual dictionary Application Type: - UNIVERSAL APP (you pay only once and you can run on all your devices)

About

Summarify

This app uses AI to generate concise summaries of YouTube videos, saving you time. You can ask questions about the video content, search for specific moments, and export summaries in various formats. It offers multiple summary styles and timestamps for easy navigation.

Highlights
  • AI-powered video summaries
  • Chat with videos and ask questions
  • Search video content and transcripts
  • Summarize custom selections
  • Multiple summary styles
  • Export summaries to PDF, MD, TXT
  • Timestamps with video links
Features
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Introducing Summarify - the ultimate video summarization app powered by cutting-edge AI technology. Save time and effortlessly grasp the key insights from YouTube videos with our powerful summarization capabilities. Powered by AI Chat, Summarify ensures accuracy, coherence, and convenience in every summary. Now with over 15 different summary styles you can quickly summarize videos using simple summaries to data extraction, then export to PDF or markdown Summarify has never been more powerful! Key Features: - AI-Powered Summaries: Leverage the advanced language understanding of AI to generate concise and comprehensive summaries of YouTube videos. - Ask Questions: Chat with and ask questions about YouTube videos. - Video Searching: Search YouTube Videos for key moments then tap to play or see in transcript. - Chapter Summaries: Summarize chapters with a tap. - Custom Selections: Select custom parts of videos to summarize. - Multiple Summary Styles: Customize your summaries to fit your preferences with simple, bullet points, or detailed formats. Tailor the summaries to your specific needs. - Timestamps with Links: Seamlessly navigate through videos with precision. Each summary includes timestamps linked directly to the corresponding moments in the video, enabling effortless exploration and retrieval of specific information. - Export in Multiple Formats: Enjoy the flexibility of exporting your video summaries in PDF, Markdown (MD), or plain text (TXT) formats. Choose the format that best suits your requirements for sharing, editing, or reference. - Save and Sync: All summaries are saved for later and synced with iCloud for access everywhere. - Share: Share your summaries with friends and family and get free bonus summaries as well! - Chrome Extension: Use Summarify from anywhere! Experience the future of video summarization with Summarify. Enhance your productivity, stay informed, and unlock knowledge like never before. Say goodbye to lengthy videos and hello to efficient content consumption. Try Summarify today and embark on a streamlined journey of video summarization powered by Advanced AI. Note: Summarify requires an internet connection to summarize YouTube videos and videos to have transcripts/captions available. Summarify is a free download and offers a limited number of free summaries on install and each week, if you would like unlimited summaries you can choose to subscribe to a monthly or yearly unlimited subscription. Summarify has monthly and yearly subscription options available that unlock additional features. Subscriptions can be canceled at any time at least 24 hours before the next billing cycle. Privacy policy: https://summarify.app/privacy Terms of use: https://summarify.app/terms

Screenshots

docViewer4 screens
Summarify4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Summarify at Free against docViewer's $0.99. Summarify also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 38 months). docViewer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On ads and device support 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

Summarify is free to download; docViewer costs $0.99 up front. Summarify sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. docViewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

docViewer ships an update every 38 months, Summarify monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
docViewer versus Summarify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdocViewerSummarify
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.7 (437 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—84.1% of reviews
Number of ratings—437 — better
Update frequencyEvery 38 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB54 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGianluca NataliniDigital Tools Ltd

Bugs and requests

docViewer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Summarify

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • YouTube login authentication failures despite being signed in
  • Summarizes wrong video instead of selected one
  • App crashes or stops mid-summary requiring error reporting
  • Safari connection requirement not working on Mac
  • Token limits drastically reduced after paid subscription
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  • Video length detection issues causing rejection of processable content
  • Metadata re-download delays when asking multiple questions

Requested features

12 requests
  • Local/offline model support (Apple Intelligence)
  • Automatic export to iCloud/Obsidian vault
  • Bring-your-own API key functionality
  • Advanced prompt customization options
  • Desktop/Windows version or browser extension
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  • Search feature for transcript history
  • Multiple question support for single video
  • Language selection for summaries
  • API access for developers
  • Updated and personalized 'Popular' tab
  • Webpage summarization tool
  • Shortcut app and third-party app integration

In-app purchases

None

docViewer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Summarify

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited (monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Unlimited (yearly)$29.991 Year

Questions

Is docViewer free?
docViewer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Summarify free?
Summarify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do docViewer or Summarify have ads?
Neither docViewer nor Summarify shows ads.
Which is updated more often, docViewer or Summarify?
docViewer ships an update every 38 months, and Summarify monthly. Most recently, docViewer was updated on October 9, 2026 and Summarify on October 23, 2026.

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