Comparison

PDF2MD vs createskills

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Offline PDF to Markdown conversion
  • No file size limits
  • Includes image assets folder
  • Easy sharing via AirDrop
  • User-friendly interface
  • Local data processing
Features
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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.

About

createskills

Features
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Convert any URL to clean markdown, in seconds. The fastest way to turn web pages into AI-ready context, right from your iPhone. WHY MARKDOWN FOR AI Modern AI agents — Claude Code, Codex, ChatGPT, Cursor, Gemini, Windsurf, custom GPTs, MCP servers — read markdown natively. Pasting raw HTML burns tokens on navigation, ads, and layout junk. Clean markdown gives the model the words and nothing else. Faster, cheaper, more accurate prompts. HOW IT WORKS 1. CAPTURE — Paste any URL. We extract the body and drop the noise. 2. EDIT — Cleanup or transform the raw markdown to suit your needs. 3. REUSE — Copy and paste to your AI agents to assist with your workflows. createskills is built by indie developer Edmund Yong. The full ecosystem — Chrome extension, web dashboard, and skill builder — lives at createskills.io.

Screenshots

PDF2MD4 screens
createskills4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: createskills at Free against PDF2MD's $1.99. PDF2MD's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On ads and in-app purchases 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

createskills is free to download; PDF2MD costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PDF2MD versus createskills: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF2MDcreateskills
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating2.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYanbo GaoYONG VENTURES PTE. LTD.

In-app purchases

None

PDF2MD

No in-app purchases

None

createskills

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PDF2MD free?
PDF2MD costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is createskills free?
createskills is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PDF2MD or createskills have ads?
Neither PDF2MD nor createskills shows ads.

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