Bookmarks Validator vs Web HTML to markdown
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bookmarks Validator
This utility analyzes exported browser bookmark HTML files to identify and report invalid URLs. It generates a new HTML file with reasons for invalidity, aiding manual correction of your browser's bookmarks.
- Analyzes exported bookmark HTML files
- Identifies and annotates invalid URLs
- Supports multiple desktop browsers
- Access files via iCloud Drive or local folders
- Email and print invalid bookmark reports
- Includes Quick Guide and User Guide
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Analyzes a desktop browser's exported bookmarks HTML file for invalid URLs. The resultant invalid bookmarks HTML file, annotated with reason-invalid messages, is used to manually correct the browser’s bookmarks. At any time, the bookmarks file and the invalid bookmarks result file can be inspected. The in-progress validation process can be aborted. Features: * Supports bookmark HTML files exported by the Safari, Firefox, Chrome, Brave and Opera desktop browsers. * Bookmarks files can be accessed from the iOS app's Documents folder, a macOS Downloads folder or the user's iCloud Drive. * Can display any exported Bookmarks file and any generated validation results file. * Can e-mail the invalid HTML file as an attachment and/or print it. Likewise for any exported Bookmarks file. * Quick Guide provides a quick way to learn how to use the app. * Quick Tour of app that demonstrates its features and how to use them; viewable on-demand. * Detailed User Guide on how to use the app; includes a list of Frequently Ask Questions (FAQs). User Guide can be searched. * Help Tips to guide and remind user how to proceed. * Ability to send e-mail to the developer to report an issue and get back a solution, ask usage questions and/or make improvement suggestions. * Optionally request to rate the app in the App Store. * Supports dark mode. Note: Browser bookmarks files need to be placed in a "Bookmarks Validator" folder. On an iOS device, this folder resides in the Documents folder. On a macOS device, this folder resides in the Downloads folder. On iCloud, it resides in the iCloud Drive. The User's Guide provides instructions on how to set this up.
Web HTML to markdown
Capture and convert web content into clean, shareable Markdown with this Safari extension. Convert full pages or selected text, preview your output, and easily export or share it.
- Full page to Markdown conversion
- Selection to Markdown conversion
- Live Markdown preview
- Export to clipboard
- Share Markdown directly
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hmk is the ultimate Safari extension for anyone who loves Markdown. Whether you're a developer, writer, researcher, or productivity enthusiast, hmk helps you effortlessly capture and convert web content into clean, shareable Markdown. Features: → Full Page to Markdown Convert entire webpages into beautifully formatted Markdown with a single tap. → Selection to Markdown Only need part of a page? Select any text or section and instantly convert it to Markdown. → Live Preview See exactly how your Markdown will render before you export or share it. → Export to Clipboard Copy your Markdown output in one click and paste it wherever you need. → Share with Ease Use the share button to send your Markdown directly to apps, shortcuts, or your favorite workflows. hmk makes it fast and frictionless to capture the web in your favorite plain-text format. Whether you’re building a note-taking system or writing blog posts, Markdown starts here.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Web HTML to markdown at 60% against Bookmarks Validator's 0%. Web HTML to markdown also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 15 months). Bookmarks Validator's advantage is chart position (#166 vs unranked) and price ($0.99 vs $2.99). 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
Bookmarks Validator costs $0.99 and Web HTML to markdown $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Bookmarks Validator ships an update every 15 months, Web HTML to markdown every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on August 3, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bookmarks Validator | Web HTML to markdown |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #166 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gilbert Hansen | Pierre Stanislas |
Customer experience
Bookmarks Validator
Web HTML to markdown
In-app purchases
Bookmarks Validator
No in-app purchases
Web HTML to markdown
No in-app purchases
Questions
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