Comparison

Tim Scanner vs AnyMarkdown

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Tim Scanner

Features
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Tim Scanner turns your iPhone into a complete document studio. Scan paper, extract text, edit PDFs, sign contracts and create QR codes, all in one fast, clean app. SCAN DOCUMENTS • Multi-page scanning with automatic edge detection and smart filters • Rotate, reorder, duplicate or delete pages before saving • Save as PDF or images and share in one tap • Scan ID cards, business cards and receipts with dedicated modes EXTRACT TEXT (OCR) • Fast on-device text recognition, with no upload needed to read your documents • Supports Latin, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Hindi, Russian and Arabic text • Turn scanned pages into searchable PDFs • Scan and translate text into other languages • Listen to recognized text read aloud SMART DATA CAPTURE • Receipt Scan: merchant, date, items and total pulled out automatically, export to CSV • Table OCR: photograph a table and save it as Excel or CSV • Business Card: save contact details straight to your contacts 40+ PDF TOOLS • Merge, split, extract page ranges and remove blank pages • Compress, crop, flatten and add page numbers • Add watermarks, text notes and annotations • Black out sensitive text with redaction • Password-protect and unlock PDFs • Edit title and author metadata • Compare two PDFs side by side • Convert PDF to images, images to PDF, text to PDF and speech to PDF • Batch-process multiple PDFs at once SIGN ANYWHERE • Draw your signature once, save it and reuse it on any PDF • Place, resize and position signatures precisely QR & BARCODES • Scan any QR code or barcode • Create QR codes for links, Wi-Fi, contacts, SMS, WhatsApp, Telegram, locations, calendar events, 2FA setup codes and crypto wallets • Generate barcodes and track inventory counts MORE USEFUL TOOLS • Image tools: compress, resize, convert and remove backgrounds • Document reminders for passports, IDs and other expiry dates • Workflow templates that chain tools together • App lock with PIN or Face ID to keep your files private • Home screen shortcuts and widgets for one-tap access • Share photos and PDFs from any app straight into Tim Scanner Tim Scanner is available in 11 languages and works without an account. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/tim-scanner-privacy-policy

About

AnyMarkdown

Features
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Turn almost any file into clean Markdown — right on your iPhone and iPad, with every conversion running offline. AnyMarkdown converts documents, web pages, and images into well-structured Markdown, then gives you a powerful editor to polish and share the result. Every conversion happens on your device: your files are never uploaded to our servers or to any third party. CONVERT ALMOST ANYTHING • PDF — text extraction with smart headings, plus OCR for scanned pages • Word (docx), EPUB, HTML, RTF • Excel (xlsx) and CSV — turned into Markdown tables • PowerPoint (pptx) — slides become headings and bullets • Images and screenshots — text and tables via OCR • Jupyter notebooks, JSON, XML, and source code files • Web pages — paste a link and get a clean, readable article BUILT FOR MARKDOWN • Full syntax highlighting as you type • Smart lists, task checkboxes, auto-pairing, and a dedicated keyboard toolbar • Visual table editor — no more counting pipes by hand • Document outline for quick navigation • Find & replace • Live preview with adjustable themes ORGANIZE & SHARE • Library with full-text search, pinning, and grouping • iCloud sync keeps your library identical on iPhone and iPad, with an offline copy always kept on device • Send files or links from any app via the share sheet • Export as Markdown, HTML, or PDF • Word count that handles Chinese, Japanese, and Korean correctly PRIVATE BY DESIGN All conversion and OCR run locally on your device — nothing is uploaded for processing. The network is used only when you import a web link, or when your own documents sync through your private iCloud account. No accounts to create, no tracking, no third-party servers. FREE & PRO Try it for free. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited conversions — monthly, yearly, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Whether you are a writer collecting research, a developer keeping notes, or a student turning lecture PDFs into editable notes, AnyMarkdown makes everything Markdown. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Tim Scanner4 screens
AnyMarkdown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: AnyMarkdown at none against Tim Scanner's shown. Tim Scanner's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 10 days) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Tim Scanner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and AnyMarkdown sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tim Scanner ships an update every 5 days, AnyMarkdown every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Tim Scanner versus AnyMarkdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTim ScannerAnyMarkdown
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMete Oguzhan培 Ꝏ

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Tim Scanner

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ad$0.99
3 purchases

AnyMarkdown

Subscriptions2
  • AnyMarkdown Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • AnyMarkdown Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • AnyMarkdown Pro Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Tim Scanner free?
Tim Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AnyMarkdown free?
AnyMarkdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tim Scanner or AnyMarkdown have ads?
Tim Scanner shows ads; AnyMarkdown does not.
Which is updated more often, Tim Scanner or AnyMarkdown?
Tim Scanner ships an update every 5 days, and AnyMarkdown every 10 days. Most recently, Tim Scanner was updated on November 7, 2026 and AnyMarkdown on November 1, 2026.

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