Dash set the standard for offline documentation on macOS. DocNative brings that same capability to mobile—available natively on both iOS and Android.
Dash is a well-regarded documentation browser for macOS, created by Kapeli. It pioneered the concept of downloading documentation sets (docsets) for offline access, with fast local search and IDE integrations.
For Mac-based developers, Dash remains an excellent choice. The challenge arises when you need documentation access on mobile devices or on Android.
DocNative addresses this gap. We built a mobile-first documentation app with the same offline-first philosophy—download once, access anywhere, search instantly.
| Feature | DocNative | Dash | DevDocs | Zeal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | ||||
| Native Android App | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Native iOS App | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| macOS App | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Windows/Linux Desktop | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Offline Capability | ||||
| Full Offline Access | ✓ | ✓ | Partial | ✓ |
| Offline Search | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Local Storage | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Features | ||||
| TLDR Command Pages | ✓ | — | — | — |
| AI-Powered Search | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Code Syntax Highlighting | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bookmarks & Favorites | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Dark Mode | ✓ | — | ✓ | — |
| Pricing | ||||
| Price | Free / £7.99/yr | $30 | Free | Free |
| Free Trial | ✓ | — | N/A | N/A |
Desktop documentation browsers assume you're at your workstation. Modern development happens everywhere—on the train, at a coffee shop, during a flight.
DocNative is designed from the ground up for touch interfaces and smaller screens. The reading experience is optimized for mobile viewports. Navigation works with gestures. Search is fast enough to query while context-switching between apps.
Try DocNative free with 2 documentation sources. No credit card required to start.