# MyBuddy: Everyday Tools — PDFs, OCR & daily essentials

> PDFs, OCR & daily essentials (iPhone/iPad app by Hoa Bui Duy.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mybuddy-everyday-tools/id6770079367 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hoa Bui Duy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876473734)
- Category: Productivity, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 121 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Basque, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), Galician and 21 more
- Released: 2026-05-18
- Data updated: 2026-10-17

## What is MyBuddy?

Small tools. Big help.

Turn photos into PDFs, copy text from images, protect private details, and remember the little things. MyBuddy brings useful everyday tools together in one calm, easy-to-use app.

PHOTOS & DOCUMENTS
• Create a PDF from photos in your chosen order.
• Scan paper documents.
• Merge PDFs, extract pages, and reorder or rotate them.
• Compress and resize images.
• Convert HEIC photos to JPG.

TEXT & PRIVACY
• Extract text from photos and screenshots.
• Edit recognized text, copy it, share it, or save it as a text file.
• Cover private details on images before sharing.
• Keep your original files while saving new results.

EVERYDAY HELP
• Scan and create QR codes.
• Convert units, calculate dates, and split bills.
• Make quick checklists.
• Use timers, a stopwatch, and focus sessions.
• Keep secure notes and generate passwords.

REMEMBER WHAT MATTERS
• Set reminders for everyday tasks.
• Remember what to bring or pick up.
• Track where you put important things.
• Get reminders to reply later or use something before its expiry date.

MADE TO FEEL SIMPLE
Find tools quickly with search, organize your Home shortcuts, and return to recently used tools. Choose English or Vietnamese, with light and dark themes.

Photo, PDF, and text processing happens on your device. No account is required for the core tools.

Some features and higher usage limits require MyBuddy Pro.

A little less effort. A little more done.

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://buddyapp.net/my-buddy-privacy

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| My Buddy Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| My Buddy Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Is MyBuddy safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess MyBuddy.

## Is MyBuddy legit?

MyBuddy: Everyday Tools appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for MyBuddy is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.0 — 2026-10-06

A completely redesigned experience with a cleaner, faster Home screen.
• New everyday tools for documents, images, calculations, QR codes, secure notes and more.
• Scan documents with automatic capture and create PDFs in seconds.
• Convert, resize and compress images with improved workflows.
• Redesigned More screen with simpler navigation and settings.
• Improved Light and Dark modes for better readability.
• New MyBuddy Pro plans with Yearly and Lifetime options.
• Performance improvements and bug fixes throughout the app.

### 2.1.0 — 2026-08-25

• Save notes, links, photos, PDFs, and documents directly from the Share Sheet
• Quick Dump and Voice Dump are captured in Memory first, ready to organize later
• Faster search, including text found in images and PDFs
• Smoother scrolling and filtering in Memory Inbox
• Performance improvements and bug fixes

### 2.0.0 — 2026-06-04

My Buddy now helps you capture, review, and remember little things more easily.

• Added Buddy Inbox Review to quickly process saved thoughts.
• Improved Quick Dump and Voice Dump for faster capture.
• Added Places for location-based reminders.
• Improved Before I Go flows for time and leaving-place reminders.
• Added Backup & Restore improvements, including full backup with photos for Pro.
• Added clearer Siri Shortcut examples in Settings.
• Refined My Buddy Pro, onboarding, toast messages, and overall UI polish.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-05-27

• Improved the Add Buddy flow
• Added support for saving item locations with Where Is It
• Improved Quick Info for useful information you often need
• Updated reminder details and Buddy cards
• UI polish and bug fixes

### 1.0 — 2026-05-18

No release notes.

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