Comparison

Markdown2PDF vs Mdly

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

Head to head
About

Markdown2PDF

Transform Markdown files into professional-quality PDFs quickly and easily. Upload or paste your text, preview and edit instantly, then export with a single click. Streamline your documentation and writing workflow.

Highlights
  • Upload or paste Markdown
  • Instant preview and editing
  • One-click PDF export
  • Simple user interface
  • Supports Mac, iPhone, and iPad
Features
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Easily Convert Markdown to PDF with Markdown2PDF Markdown2PDF is the fastest way to turn your Markdown files into high-quality PDFs. Whether you’re writing notes, documentation, or reports, our simple app streamlines the process. - Upload or Paste Markdown – Drop a file or type directly. - Instant Preview & Editing – Make quick edits before saving. - One-Click PDF Export – Save to your device with ease. No complex settings—just a clean and simple Markdown to PDF experience. Perfect for: Developers, writers, students, and anyone who works with Markdown. Download Markdown2PDF today and simplify your workflow! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Mdly

This app provides a fast, read-only experience for viewing Markdown and Mermaid files across Apple devices. It offers seamless iCloud synchronization, powerful rendering of modern Markdown features, and inline support for various Mermaid diagrams, all within a distraction-free interface.

Highlights
  • Read-only Markdown viewing
  • Mermaid diagram rendering
  • iCloud Drive integration
  • Full-text search
  • Table of Contents navigation
  • Dark and light themes
Features
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Mdly is a fast, read-only Markdown viewer designed for effortless reading across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Open your .md files directly from iCloud Drive or local folders and enjoy clean, distraction-free rendering anywhere. Built for developers, writers, and anyone who keeps documentation in Markdown, Mdly focuses on one thing: reading Markdown comfortably. Seamless iCloud Experience Access the same Markdown files across all your Apple devices. Files created on your Mac appear instantly on iPhone and iPad through iCloud sync. Powerful Markdown Rendering Mdly fully supports modern Markdown features: - Headings, lists, tables, blockquotes - Syntax-highlighted code blocks - GitHub-style Markdown rendering Mermaid Diagram Support Render Mermaid diagrams inline, including: - Flowcharts - Sequence diagram - Timelines and more Perfect for viewing technical documentation on the go. Designed for Reading Mdly is intentionally read-only — no editing distractions. - Slide-up Table of Contents navigation - Full-text search across files - Recent files access - Dark and light themes - Clean typography optimized for long reading

Screenshots

Markdown2PDF4 screens
Mdly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Markdown2PDF at 69% against Mdly's 0%. Markdown2PDF also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Mdly's advantage is chart position (#145 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Markdown2PDF costs $1.99 and Mdly $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Markdown2PDF versus Mdly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarkdown2PDFMdly
Price$1.99$1.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#145 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHaplo, LLCYuta Hoshina

Customer experience

Markdown2PDF

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.8%

Mdly

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Markdown2PDF

No in-app purchases

None

Mdly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Markdown2PDF free?
Markdown2PDF costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mdly free?
Mdly costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Markdown2PDF or Mdly have ads?
Neither Markdown2PDF nor Mdly shows ads.

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