Smart PDF+ Editor vs DayBook's
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smart PDF+ Editor
This app allows users to read, sign, and annotate PDF documents, especially with stylus input. It's designed for professionals to quickly handle documents and for students to take notes on study materials. Features include a built-in file manager for organization.
- Ink annotations
- Document signing
- File organization
- PDF reading
- Document sharing
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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
DayBook's
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Still waters run deep, huh? Remember those traditional diaries? Just you, a pen and a pad of paper to put whatever crosses your mind on… Whatever is troubling you, whatever (and whoever? ;)) you look forward to. What about your your dreams? Any thoughts you have difficulty telling even your best buds? If you are one of those who like to keep it simple and have no intention whatsoever of publishing their most private stuff on social media, you’re in luck, because that's exactly what DayBook‘s is: just a traditional diary fully adapted to the current times. Simple and 100% private, with DayBook‘s, and its elegant and uncomplicated design you'll love writing anything that happens to you in your everyday life, and in a surprisingly simple way. Main Features • Add as many DayBooks as you want. There are no limits. • Add Books inside Books. • Add images to your entries. • Differents Colors for diaries. • Dark Mode Support. • Receive notifications every year for your entries. • Sync all your DayBook‘s, Day‘s and DeepDay‘s with iCloud on all your compatible devices. • Trackpad/Mouse Support. • Keyboard shortcuts for easy use with external keyboards. Keyboard Shortcuts - General: • ⌘ + X -> Close the current window - DayBook‘s View: • ⌘ + N -> Create a new DayBook • ⌘ + , -> Open settings • ⌘ + Right Arrow -> Next Book • ⌘ + Left Arrow -> Back to First DayBook - MyDay‘s View: • ⌘ + N -> Create a new Day - DeppDay‘s View: • ⌘ + N -> Create a new DeepDay
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: DayBook's at every 6 weeks against Smart PDF+ Editor's every 4 months. DayBook's also leads on price ($2.99 vs $4.99). On ads, 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
Smart PDF+ Editor costs $4.99 and DayBook's $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Smart PDF+ Editor ships an update every 4 months, DayBook's every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smart PDF+ Editor | DayBook's |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $2.99 — better |
| Rating | 3.8 (53 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 5.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 53 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Qrayon, LLC | Oskar Pacheco |
In-app purchases
Smart PDF+ Editor
No in-app purchases
DayBook's
No in-app purchases
Questions
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