DotPrinter vs PDF2MD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DotPrinter
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This application is designed for your mobile and desktop thermal printers to print photographs, web pages, images, PDF files and plain text files directly from your iPhone and iPad. Now, you can use your thermal printer with any iOS application supporting file sharing (opening in external applications) or from Files application (iCloud). Features: - smart convert documents to plain text with images - scale images and documents to fit on paper - crop images and documents to paper width - pick image output quality - support for UTF8 encoded files on code page based printers Printable documents: - PDF - Web pages - PlainText, Markdown - Images - Thermal (custom format dedicated for thermal printers) Supported printers: - Woosim WSP-R240 (Bluetooth) - Woosim WSP-i350 (Bluetooth) - Woosim WSP-i450 (Bluetooth) - Star Micronics SM-L200 - Star Micronics SM-L300 - Star Micronics SM-S210i, SM-S220, SM-S220i, SM-S223i, SM-S230i - Star Micronics SM-T300i, SM-T300, SM-T301 - Star Micronics SM-T400i, SM-T400, SM-T401 - Star Micronics mC-Print2, mC-Print3 - Star Micronics mPOP - Star Micronics FVP10 - Star Micronics TSP100 - Star Micronics TSP650II, TSP700II, TSP800II - Star Micronics BSC10 - Star Micronics SP700 - Epson TM-P20, TM-P60, TM-P60II, TM-P80, TM-P80AC, TM-T20II, TM-T70II, TM-T88V (Bluetooth) - A lot of Epson thermal printers (TCP/IP)
PDF2MD
Convert PDF files to Markdown format locally on your device. Share converted files and image assets easily. Handles PDFs of any size with a user-friendly interface.
- Offline PDF to Markdown conversion
- No file size limits
- Includes image assets folder
- Easy sharing via AirDrop
- User-friendly interface
- Local data processing
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Overview This app is a powerful tool for converting PDF files into Markdown format without requiring an internet connection. After conversion, only a single Markdown file is generated. Images embedded in the PDF will be processed and converted into text where possible; if no text can be recognized, they will not be displayed. Whether handling large or small PDFs, the app ensures smooth conversion, making it easier to manage and share your documents. Key Features - Offline Conversion: Convert PDF files to Markdown anytime, anywhere without the need for internet access. - No File Size Limits: Supports PDF files of any size, with no restrictions. - File Output: Generates a single Markdown file with a clear and structured format. - Easy Sharing: Quickly share the Markdown file via AirDrop or other commonly used apps. - User-Friendly: A simple and intuitive interface that makes file conversion and sharing effortless, even without technical expertise. This app is continuously being improved. It currently provides basic features such as extracting text from PDF files and sharing the results. If the PDF consists of images, the app will attempt to recognize text within those images; if recognition fails, the corresponding content will not be displayed. All operations are performed locally on your device, ensuring your data remains private and secure. Thank you for your understanding regarding any imperfections.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PDF2MD at every 8 days against DotPrinter's every 6 months. DotPrinter's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $1.99) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On 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
DotPrinter costs $0.99 and PDF2MD $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DotPrinter ships an update every 6 months, PDF2MD every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DotPrinter | PDF2MD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | — | 2.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 14.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | UnionNet | Yanbo Gao |
In-app purchases
DotPrinter
No in-app purchases
PDF2MD
No in-app purchases
Questions
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