Markdown to PDF vs Folio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Markdown to PDF
Convert markdown files to polished PDFs with live preview and extensive formatting support. Ideal for notes, documents, and sharing code. Offers multiple page sizes, orientations, and font options.
- Live Markdown preview
- Export to PDF
- Multiple page sizes and orientations
- Extensive markdown superset support
- Syntax highlighting
- Table of contents generation
- Siri & Shortcuts support
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Markdown to PDF converts any markdown file into a clean, shareable PDF right on your iPhone or iPad. Write or paste your Markdown, see a live preview as you type, and export a polished PDF in seconds. Whether you're turning notes into a document, sharing a README, or exporting class notes, Markdown to PDF handles the formatting so you don't have to. This app will convert more than just basic markdown with support for an extensive list of markdown supersets (i.e. code blocks, highlights, embeds, callouts, etc..). Conversions: - PDF - Word (DOCX) - EPUB - HTML - Rich Text (RTF) - Plain Text - Markdown Features - Live preview: see your formatted document update as you type - Editor and split-screen modes for a comfortable writing experience - Export to PDF and share or save to Files - Multiple page sizes: A4, A3, Letter, Legal, Tabloid - Portrait and landscape orientation - Font options: System, Serif, Sans-Serif, Monospace, New York - Color themes: Light, Dark, Sepia, and 22 more! - Import existing Markdown files - Siri & Shortcuts Support: convert a file or text into a PDF Additional Features - Syntax highlighting for code blocks - Table of contents generation - Page numbers - Soft line breaks - Obsidian-compatible syntax (callouts, wikilinks, math via KaTeX, highlights) - Rich Markdown editor with live syntax coloring - Fit preview to screen width - Mermaid diagrams (render flowcharts, sequence diagrams, class diagrams, and more) All current and future "additional features" are available as a monthly or annual subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. A 7-day free trial is included with the annual plan. By downloading this app, you agree to Apple's Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Folio
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Write a note in Markdown and see it laid out as a real page — then export it when it is ready. Folio is for people who already write in Markdown, including Obsidian vaults. The preview is paginated, so you can check margins, page breaks, and the finished reading experience as you write. WRITE AND PREVIEW • See your note on a page with margins and page breaks, not only as a continuous web preview • Use Markdown and Obsidian-style callouts, wikilinks, highlights, tags, properties, math, and Mermaid diagrams • Link a notes folder to resolve embedded images and notes on your device • Start from a blank page or a built-in template STYLE AND EXPORT • Choose from 16 built-in themes and 20 typefaces • Export PDF, Word (.docx), EPUB, RTF, or plain text • Share a Markdown file into Folio or convert with Shortcuts • Save back to the original file or replace the last export in the same folder FREE AND FOLIO PRO Writing, live preview, built-in themes, and Markdown features are free. Your first three PDF exports are free. Folio Pro unlocks unlimited PDF exports, Word, EPUB, RTF, and the custom theme builder. Folio Pro is available monthly, annually, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. The annual plan includes a 7-day free trial. Subscription terms and the current price are shown before purchase. No account is required. Folio renders documents on your device; notes are not uploaded for preview or export. You choose when to export or share a file. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Markdown to PDF at every 4 days against Folio's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Markdown to PDF sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Folio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Markdown to PDF ships an update every 4 days, Folio every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Markdown to PDF | Folio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zain Aaban | RUEBEN ANSOLIWEN AKANKOBATENG |
In-app purchases
Markdown to PDF
- Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
- Premium Annual7 Days trial$6.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$29.99
Folio
- Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
- Premium Annual7 Days trial$6.991 Year
- Lifetime$49.99









