PDF2MD vs Cipher
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Cipher
Securely store and encrypt sensitive text files, passwords, and crypto keys. Access your protected information across devices with cloud sync, even when offline. Your data remains private and under your control with strong AES-based encryption.
- Encrypt notes, texts, passwords, crypto keys, and recovery phrases
- Import text files for encryption
- Search across encrypted items
- Cloud Sync across devices
- Offline access to encrypted content
- AES-based encryption
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Password managers ask you to trust them with everything. One breach — and your whole digital life is exposed. Cipher works differently: you store hints, not passwords. The passwords stay in your head. HOW IT WORKS Keep two or three base patterns in your head. They are never written down anywhere. For each service, save only a hint about which pattern and which rule you used: "Bank — pattern B, caps, +2024" That hint is useless to anyone else. The password itself never leaves your head. WHAT YOU GET - Hints, notes and text files encrypted with AES, each protected by a passphrase you choose - Passphrases are never stored — not on the device, not in the cloud - Works fully offline, no account required - Optional cloud sync with your Apple or Google account, if you want your hints on every device - Import text files, search across your encrypted items - Also fits crypto seed-phrase hints and any private note WHO IT IS FOR People who do not want to hand every password to a single vault. If you have hundreds of random passwords, a password manager is the right tool. If you rely on patterns in your head and keep forgetting which rule you used where, Cipher is for you. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i8-tLk1ekAxQgjGyF6LO0mOtwo_sgI1nsi22A4v-ITo
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cipher at 100% against PDF2MD's 14%. Cipher also leads on price (Free vs $1.99). PDF2MD's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Cipher is free to download; PDF2MD costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PDF2MD ships an update every 8 days, Cipher every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PDF2MD | Cipher |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yanbo Gao | DGL Factor |
Customer experience
PDF2MD
Cipher
In-app purchases
PDF2MD
No in-app purchases
Cipher
No in-app purchases









