ShortSheets vs PDF2MD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ShortSheets
This app enhances your device's automation capabilities by integrating with Google Drive and Google Sheets. It allows for reading, writing, appending, and finding data within spreadsheets, as well as managing files in your cloud storage. Widgets are also available for quick access to sheet values and goals.
- Read, write, and append Google Sheets
- Find specific data ranges in Sheets
- List files in Google Drive
- Duplicate Google Drive files
- Sheet Value widget
- Sheet Goal widget
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Bringing a whole set of new capabilities to Shortcuts. Easily read, write or append a Google Sheet. Duplicate a Google Drive file. Action list: - Google Sheets: Read, write or append - Google Sheets: Find range for value - Google Drive: List your files Widgets: - Sheet Value - Sheet Goal
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: ShortSheets at 100% against PDF2MD's 14%. ShortSheets also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). PDF2MD's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $99.99) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 weeks). 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
ShortSheets costs $99.99 and PDF2MD $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ShortSheets holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of ShortSheets's written reviews are positive against 14% of PDF2MD's.
ShortSheets ships an update every 6 weeks, PDF2MD every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ShortSheets | PDF2MD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (6 ratings) — better | 2.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 14.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hunter Hillegas | Yanbo Gao |
Customer experience
ShortSheets
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In-app purchases
ShortSheets
No in-app purchases
PDF2MD
No in-app purchases









