Comparison

Web HTML to markdown vs Markdown Reader

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

Head to head
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.

About

Markdown Reader

A lightweight Markdown reader with advanced features like syntax highlighting, diagram rendering, and LaTeX math support. It allows local file import, editing, and offline use, with an optional Pro upgrade for additional functionalities.

Highlights
  • Syntax highlighting for 185+ languages
  • Mermaid diagram rendering
  • LaTeX math support
  • PDF export (Pro)
  • Code block copying (Pro)
  • Outline navigation (Pro)
  • Local file import and editing
Features
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MarkdownReader is a lightweight Markdown reader built for developers and power users. Key Features: • Immersive Reading — Native Markdown rendering with syntax highlighting (185+ languages) • Mermaid Diagrams — Flowcharts, sequence diagrams, Gantt charts and more • LaTeX Math — Block and inline math formulas rendered beautifully • PDF Export — Export full documents (with formulas/diagrams) to PDF (Pro) • Code Copy — One-tap copy for code blocks (Pro) • Font Size — Adjustable text size for comfortable reading (Pro) • Outline Navigation — Jump to headings in long documents (Pro) • Task Lists — Interactive checkboxes • Callout Blocks — NOTE, TIP, WARNING, CAUTION and more • Multiple Import — Local files, URL fetching, clipboard paste • Share Extension — Save directly from Safari • Lightweight Editor — Edit, preview, save • File Sharing — Export .md to other apps • Dark Mode — Follows system appearance • Bilingual — Full Chinese and English support • Offline — All rendering local, no internet required All data stored locally. No data uploaded to any server. One-time ¥6 Pro unlocks PDF export, code copy, font size, and outline navigation.

Screenshots

Web HTML to markdown2 screens
Markdown Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Markdown Reader at Free against Web HTML to markdown's $2.99. Markdown Reader also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 months). Web HTML to markdown's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (4 vs 1). On rating, ratings volume and ads 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

Markdown Reader is free to download; Web HTML to markdown costs $2.99 up front. Markdown Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Web HTML to markdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Web HTML to markdown against 5.0 for Markdown Reader. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Web HTML to markdown's written reviews are positive against 100% of Markdown Reader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Web HTML to markdown ships an update every 4 months, Markdown Reader every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Web HTML to markdown versus Markdown Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeb HTML to markdownMarkdown Reader
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPierre Stanislas汇慧 杨

Customer experience

Web HTML to markdown

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

Markdown Reader

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Web HTML to markdown

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Markdown Reader

One-time1
  • MarkdownReader Pro$0.99

Questions

Is Web HTML to markdown free?
Web HTML to markdown costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Markdown Reader free?
Markdown Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Web HTML to markdown or Markdown Reader?
Web HTML to markdown and Markdown Reader are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Web HTML to markdown or Markdown Reader have ads?
Neither Web HTML to markdown nor Markdown Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Web HTML to markdown or Markdown Reader?
Web HTML to markdown ships an update every 4 months, and Markdown Reader every 6 days. Most recently, Web HTML to markdown was updated on October 30, 2026 and Markdown Reader on October 28, 2026.

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