Recents vs PDF2MD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Recents
This utility app organizes your contacts based on the most recent entry. It offers a straightforward way to view and manage your address book without any unnecessary features.
- Sorts contacts by recent entry
- Simple contact management
- Clean interface
- No extra features
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Just your contacts sorted by the most recent entry, nothing fancy!
PDF2MD
Convert PDF files to Markdown format locally on your device. Share converted files and image assets easily. Handles PDFs of any size with a user-friendly interface.
- Offline PDF to Markdown conversion
- No file size limits
- Includes image assets folder
- Easy sharing via AirDrop
- User-friendly interface
- Local data processing
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Overview This app is a powerful tool for converting PDF files into Markdown format without requiring an internet connection. After conversion, only a single Markdown file is generated. Images embedded in the PDF will be processed and converted into text where possible; if no text can be recognized, they will not be displayed. Whether handling large or small PDFs, the app ensures smooth conversion, making it easier to manage and share your documents. Key Features - Offline Conversion: Convert PDF files to Markdown anytime, anywhere without the need for internet access. - No File Size Limits: Supports PDF files of any size, with no restrictions. - File Output: Generates a single Markdown file with a clear and structured format. - Easy Sharing: Quickly share the Markdown file via AirDrop or other commonly used apps. - User-Friendly: A simple and intuitive interface that makes file conversion and sharing effortless, even without technical expertise. This app is continuously being improved. It currently provides basic features such as extracting text from PDF files and sharing the results. If the PDF consists of images, the app will attempt to recognize text within those images; if recognition fails, the corresponding content will not be displayed. All operations are performed locally on your device, ensuring your data remains private and secure. Thank you for your understanding regarding any imperfections.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Recents at 58% against PDF2MD's 14%. Recents also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (20 vs 2). PDF2MD's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 33 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Recents costs $0.99 and PDF2MD $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Recents holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Recents has 20 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Recents's written reviews are positive against 14% of PDF2MD's.
Recents ships an update every 33 months, PDF2MD every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Recents | PDF2MD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.2 (20 ratings) — better | 2.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews — better | 14.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 33 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brian Donohue | Yanbo Gao |
Customer experience
Recents
PDF2MD
In-app purchases
Recents
No in-app purchases
PDF2MD
No in-app purchases
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