Comparison

Smart PDF Editor vs SalesBeam

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

Head to head
About

Smart PDF Editor

This app is a PDF editor designed for efficient ink annotations, especially with a stylus. It helps professionals sign and share documents, and students take notes on study materials. Organize your files with a built-in manager.

Highlights
  • Ink annotation optimized
  • Digital signature tool
  • Document review and sharing
  • Note-taking on documents
  • Built-in file manager
  • Color-coded categories
Features
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Smart PDF is a PDF editor specially optimized for ink annotations. Use it with an Apple Pencil for the ultimate ease in note taking. Great for professionals Quickly sign and send documents. Review, annotate and share files with your colleagues. Great for students If you spend a lot of time reading and studying documents on your iPad, then Smart PDF is an indispensable tool for getting the most out of your study time. Take notes on documents in class, or while studying at home. Keep all your files organized with the built-in file manager, with color-coded categories. We hope you enjoy Smart PDF! -- The App Makers @ Qrayon

About

SalesBeam

Features
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SalesBeam is a comprehensive video solution for sending communications to clients, prospects and internal co-workers. Your recipients will receive Beams that are highly differentiated compared to traditional plain text emails or SMSs. SalesBeam is ideal for individual users such as recruiters and real estate agents to sales teams of all sizes. SalesBeam is a wholly owned property of OrgVision Inc.

Screenshots

Smart PDF Editor4 screens
SalesBeam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SalesBeam at none against Smart PDF Editor's shown. SalesBeam also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart PDF Editor ships an update every 7 months, SalesBeam every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Smart PDF Editor versus SalesBeam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart PDF EditorSalesBeam
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (108 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings108 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQrayon, LLCOrgVision Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Smart PDF Editor

No in-app purchases

None

SalesBeam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart PDF Editor free?
Smart PDF Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SalesBeam free?
SalesBeam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smart PDF Editor or SalesBeam have ads?
Smart PDF Editor shows ads; SalesBeam does not.
Which is updated more often, Smart PDF Editor or SalesBeam?
Smart PDF Editor ships an update every 7 months, and SalesBeam every 3 weeks. Most recently, Smart PDF Editor was updated on October 21, 2026 and SalesBeam on October 27, 2026.

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