Comparison

PDF Scanner vs GoNotes+

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

Head to head
About

PDF Scanner

Easily scan, sign, and edit documents with high-quality PDF or JPEG output. Features include multipage scanning, OCR to convert scans to text, and secure password-protected folders. Share your documents via email or save them to iCloud.

Highlights
  • High-quality PDF/JPEG scanning
  • Document signing and editing
  • Smart image editor with color correction
  • Multipage scanning
  • Password-protected folders
  • OCR text conversion
  • Email sharing and iCloud saving
Features
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Quickly scan & sign documents, print or email them as multiple pages PDF or JPEG files. Scan anything you need including receipts, documents, paper notes, fax papers and pictures fast, easy & free! Features include: • Scan high quality PDF or JPEG files. • Sign & edit documents. • Smart image editor with colour correction. • Multipage scanning. • Password protected folders. • Share your scans via email. • AirPrint & save to iCloud. • Sort documents by date or name. • OCR (convert any scan into text). Scanner Premium Subscription • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the period. • Length of subscriptions: Weekly & Yearly. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Price of subscriptions: one month 3.99 USD & one year 14.99 USD • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. For further information: Privacy Policy: https://www.personalsecurityapps.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service : https://www.personalsecurityapps.com/terms-of-service

About

GoNotes+

Features
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Never forget anything ever again. GoNotes⁺ is not just another notepad; it’s your smart, location-aware digital companion. Designed with a stunning pastel aesthetic and focused on simplicity, GoNotes⁺ ensures your ideas are captured beautifully and your reminders arrive exactly when you need them. KEY FEATURES: Smart Location Reminders Assign a location to any note. Get notified the moment you arrive at the grocery store, work, or home. Perfect for shopping lists, gate codes, and errands. Beautiful Pastel Themes Say goodbye to boring white backgrounds. GoNotes⁺ assigns a unique, vibrant pastel color to every new note, making your list look as good as it feels to use. Rich Text Editing Format your thoughts with Bold, Italics, Underline, and Strikethrough options. Make your important points stand out. Simple & Fast No clutter, no complex menus. Just tap and type. GO PRO: Upgrade to GoNotes⁺ Pro to unlock the full experience: Ad-Free Experience: Enjoy your notes without interruptions. Colorful Mode: Unlock premium gradient backgrounds for an even cleaner look. Simple. Beautiful. Smart. Download GoNotes⁺ today. Colorful Mode: Unlock premium gradient backgrounds for an even cleaner look. Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tMgeTjHZmgBTLZZCplkFBDG_q00zMK-pF5ye5zMOefQ/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

PDF Scanner4 screens
GoNotes+3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GoNotes+ at daily against PDF Scanner's every 3 weeks. PDF Scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.4). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PDF Scanner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and GoNotes+ sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, GoNotes+ daily. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
PDF Scanner versus GoNotes+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF ScannerGoNotes+
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (27 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings27 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTALENT ACQUISITIONS PTY LTDRanadheer Challa

In-app purchases

4 purchases

PDF Scanner

Subscriptions4
  • PDF Scanner app Monthly$2.991 Month
  • PDF Scanner app Monthly$3.991 Month
  • PDF Scanner app Yearly3 Days trial$17.991 Year
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  • PDF Scanner app Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
1 purchases

GoNotes+

Subscriptions1
  • GoNotes Pro$0.991 Month

Questions

Is PDF Scanner free?
PDF Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GoNotes+ free?
GoNotes+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PDF Scanner or GoNotes+ have ads?
Both PDF Scanner and GoNotes+ show ads.
Which is updated more often, PDF Scanner or GoNotes+?
PDF Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, and GoNotes+ daily. Most recently, PDF Scanner was updated on September 26, 2026 and GoNotes+ on September 18, 2026.

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