AnyMarkdown vs PDF to Markdown
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AnyMarkdown
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Turn almost any file into clean Markdown — right on your iPhone and iPad, with every conversion running offline. AnyMarkdown converts documents, web pages, and images into well-structured Markdown, then gives you a powerful editor to polish and share the result. Every conversion happens on your device: your files are never uploaded to our servers or to any third party. CONVERT ALMOST ANYTHING • PDF — text extraction with smart headings, plus OCR for scanned pages • Word (docx), EPUB, HTML, RTF • Excel (xlsx) and CSV — turned into Markdown tables • PowerPoint (pptx) — slides become headings and bullets • Images and screenshots — text and tables via OCR • Jupyter notebooks, JSON, XML, and source code files • Web pages — paste a link and get a clean, readable article BUILT FOR MARKDOWN • Full syntax highlighting as you type • Smart lists, task checkboxes, auto-pairing, and a dedicated keyboard toolbar • Visual table editor — no more counting pipes by hand • Document outline for quick navigation • Find & replace • Live preview with adjustable themes ORGANIZE & SHARE • Library with full-text search, pinning, and grouping • iCloud sync keeps your library identical on iPhone and iPad, with an offline copy always kept on device • Send files or links from any app via the share sheet • Export as Markdown, HTML, or PDF • Word count that handles Chinese, Japanese, and Korean correctly PRIVATE BY DESIGN All conversion and OCR run locally on your device — nothing is uploaded for processing. The network is used only when you import a web link, or when your own documents sync through your private iCloud account. No accounts to create, no tracking, no third-party servers. FREE & PRO Try it for free. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited conversions — monthly, yearly, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Whether you are a writer collecting research, a developer keeping notes, or a student turning lecture PDFs into editable notes, AnyMarkdown makes everything Markdown. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
PDF to Markdown
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Turn PDFs into clean, editable Markdown. PDF to Markdown: Smart Export transforms documents into structured Markdown that is easy to read, edit, search, and reuse. Keep the content that matters — headings, paragraphs, lists, tables, images, and formulas — in a format that works across your favorite tools. WHY YOU’LL USE IT • Convert native-text PDFs into organized Markdown • Extract text from scanned documents with OCR • Preserve tables, images, and mathematical formulas • Preview the result before exporting • Edit Markdown directly and keep your formatting under control • Export Markdown and referenced assets together • Revisit recent conversions from History BUILT FOR REAL WORK From research papers and meeting notes to reports and technical documentation, Smart Export gives your PDFs a useful second life. Start with a document, review the result, make any edits, and export a clean package ready for your next step. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your documents stay on your device during conversion. There is no account to create and no document upload required for the core workflow. PDF to Markdown: Smart Export is made for anyone who needs to move from fixed pages to flexible, reusable content. Questions or feedback? Contact us through the support link on this page.
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Verdict
AnyMarkdown and PDF to Markdown are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. AnyMarkdown sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and PDF to Markdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | AnyMarkdown | PDF to Markdown |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 105 MB | 221 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 培 李 | 红 叶 |
In-app purchases
AnyMarkdown
- AnyMarkdown Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- AnyMarkdown Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
- AnyMarkdown Pro Lifetime$24.99
PDF to Markdown
- PDF2MD Pro Lifetime$9.99








