Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Currently charting
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Full page to Markdown conversion
  • Selection to Markdown conversion
  • Live Markdown preview
  • Export to clipboard
  • Share Markdown directly
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Bookmarks Validator4 screens
Web HTML to markdown2 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Bookmarks Validator versus Web HTML to markdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBookmarks ValidatorWeb HTML to markdown
Price$0.99 — better$2.99
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#166 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGilbert HansenPierre Stanislas

Customer experience

Bookmarks Validator

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Web HTML to markdown

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

Bookmarks Validator

No in-app purchases

None

Web HTML to markdown

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bookmarks Validator free?
Bookmarks Validator costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Web HTML to markdown free?
Web HTML to markdown costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bookmarks Validator or Web HTML to markdown have ads?
Neither Bookmarks Validator nor Web HTML to markdown shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bookmarks Validator or Web HTML to markdown?
Bookmarks Validator ships an update every 15 months, and Web HTML to markdown every 4 months. Most recently, Bookmarks Validator was updated on August 3, 2026 and Web HTML to markdown on September 14, 2026.

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