Comparison

PureMarkdown vs Receipt to PDF

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

Head to head
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PureMarkdown

Features
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Features: 1.Cross-device Sync Sync across iPhone / iPad / Mac with no device limits and real-time updates 2.Privacy & Security Notes are stored only in your iCloud. No external servers or background data collection 3.Efficient Writing Support for note templates and custom templates for quick creation; keyboard shortcuts available on Mac 4.Multiple Export Formats Export notes as images, PDFs, or mind maps for easy sharing, archiving, and structuring 5.Data Migration Batch import and export of Markdown notes for easy backup and migration 6.Organization Manage notes with notebooks and tags to keep your content well-structured If you are looking for a simple, privacy-focused note-taking app that works seamlessly across devices, PureMarkdown is a great choice. This app does not collect user data. All content is stored only in the user’s iCloud account.

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Receipt to PDF

Features
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Scan paper receipts, import PDF e-receipts and photos, and turn them into clean PDFs, expense reports and reimbursement packets β€” all on your iPhone or iPad. One purchase, no subscription, no account. NEW IN 4.0 β€’ Import e-receipts: add PDF receipts from email or websites, screenshots and photos. Every page goes through the same on-device text reading and review as a scan. β€’ Backup & Restore: save your whole library β€” receipts with their original page images, mileage, per diem, clients, projects and budgets β€” to one file you keep in Files, iCloud Drive or on a computer. Restoring only adds what is missing; nothing is overwritten, and a safety copy is saved first. β€’ Recurring Charges: finds subscriptions and regular bills in your own receipts, with cadence, next expected charge, yearly cost and price increases. β€’ Siri & Shortcuts: "Scan a receipt", a monthly spending summary, and Open Reports. β€’ Correct multi-currency totals: amounts in different currencies are kept separate everywhere, including the summary PDF. CAPTURE AND READ β€’ Apple's document scanner with perspective correction. β€’ On-device text recognition suggests merchant, date, total and tax across every page. β€’ Smart filing suggests a category from your own history. β€’ Duplicate warning before saving. ORGANIZE β€’ Searchable library with Schedule C categories, clients, projects and billable/reimbursed status. β€’ Date filters: this month, last month, quarters, this year, custom. β€’ Warranty and return-window tracking with optional reminders. β€’ Mileage log and per diem entries. REPORT AND HAND OFF β€’ Reports: totals, audit readiness, sales tax/VAT, budgets, merchant insights, monthly chart and category share. β€’ Export CSV, summary PDF, audit report PDF, or a ZIP of every receipt PDF. β€’ Reimbursement packets: one PDF with a cover, totals per currency, an index and every proof page, plus a manifest. Up to 100 receipts and 300 pages per packet; no currency conversion; building a packet does not mark receipts reimbursed. PRIVATE BY DESIGN β€’ No account, no servers, no analytics. Receipts stay on your device until you share them. β€’ Optional 4-digit passcode covers the whole app. Reference figures are based on public IRS materials for organization only β€” not tax advice. iPhone and iPad.

Screenshots

PureMarkdown4 screens
Receipt to PDF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PureMarkdown at Free against Receipt to PDF's $3.99. Receipt to PDF's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

PureMarkdown is free to download; Receipt to PDF costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PureMarkdown ships an update every 2 weeks, Receipt to PDF every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
PureMarkdown versus Receipt to PDF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPureMarkdownReceipt to PDF
PriceFree β€” better$3.99
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerzeyang huangRobert Corbin

In-app purchases

None

PureMarkdown

No in-app purchases

None

Receipt to PDF

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PureMarkdown free?
PureMarkdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Receipt to PDF free?
Receipt to PDF costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do PureMarkdown or Receipt to PDF have ads?
Neither PureMarkdown nor Receipt to PDF shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PureMarkdown or Receipt to PDF?
PureMarkdown ships an update every 2 weeks, and Receipt to PDF every 5 days. Most recently, PureMarkdown was updated on October 7, 2026 and Receipt to PDF on October 31, 2026.

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