NetDocuments for EMM vs Notate PDF for Intune
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NetDocuments for EMM
Securely access, manage, and share business documents on the go. Create, edit, and collaborate on content from your mobile device with robust administrative controls for IT.
- Secure document access
- Full-text search
- Offline document access
- Document editing integration
- Mobile security policies
- Federated identity provider login
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NetDocuments is a cloud content management service for businesses of all sizes to securely create, store, manage and share their document work anywhere, anytime. If you are a NetDocuments customer, simply install this iPad or iPhone app for free, and you will have access to all your documents while you are on the go. NetDocuments for EMM enables iPhone and iPad users to securely create, edit, and collaborate on content anywhere, while giving IT the administrative control to enforce mobile security policies through any EMM platform that supports the AppConfig standards. NetDocuments was designed for mobility. The NetDocuments app takes advantage of the local operating system and storage capabilities of the iPad or iPhone. With this app you can: • Bring your documents with you when you are on the go. • Find any documents using full-text search or by navigating through folders, filters and workspaces. • Email copies of documents or documentlinks to others. • Create subfolders. • Upload photos from your photo library. • View your personal home page or 40 most recently opened, edited or added documents. • View document profiles. • Download documents for offline access when not connected and for quick access. • Create a passcode for further security and protection, or use Touch ID. • Access your contacts list for emailing document links or attachments. • Upload documents to third-party editing apps. • Print documents using a Wifi printer or Breezy printing services. • Use your organization’s login services such as ADFS, OKTA, OneLogin and other supported federated identity providers. • Edit documents directly with Office365 apps, with appropriate licenses. The NetDocuments app integrates out-of-the-box with any "WebDAV" or "Open in" compliant apps such as Documents To Go, Pages, GoodReader, etc. ShareSpaces cannot be accessed from this app. NetDocuments is fully integrated with Salesforce.com and is the leading cloud content management service for law firms and financial advisors. The company has been in business since 1998 with a feature-rich, enterprise-level content management service with business continuity built-in. All documents are encrypted in transmission and at rest. Documents are stored in highly secured, world-class data centers with full redundancy, backup and protection.
Notate PDF for Intune
This app provides a secure mobile workspace for regulated teams to edit, annotate, and collaborate on PDF and Office files. It integrates with enterprise systems for seamless access and data containment, ensuring compliance and security.
- Edit PDFs and Office documents
- Sign and approve documents
- Collaborate with threaded comments
- OCR scanning for digitizing documents
- Handwrite, type, or draw notes
- Secure enterprise deployment
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NOTATE PDF - THE SECURE MOBILE WORKSPACE FOR REGULATED TEAMS IMPORTANT NOTE: Notate is designed for enterprise deployment via Intune MDM, or MAM platforms. The app will not function without backend configuration by your organization. WHY NOTATE PDF? Edit and Annotate Securely - Online or Offline Work with PDFs and Microsoft Office files using advanced editing, annotation, and collaboration tools — all within a fully managed, secure mobile workspace. Built for Enterprise Workflows Seamlessly access, edit, and organize files from Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, SMB, and more. Notate is used by leading organizations in finance, healthcare, and government. Secure by Design All data remains encrypted and contained within your corporate network. No third-party cloud. No data leakage. Full support for Intune app protection and conditional access policies. KEY FEATURES • Edit PDFs and Office Documents Modify text, add comments, split or merge pages, and redact sensitive data. Create new documents or annotate existing ones in one unified experience. • Sign and Approve Documents Add legally binding digital signatures to contracts, forms, and compliance documents. • Collaborate in Context Share annotated documents and use threaded comments for feedback. Eliminate the back-and-forth of scattered reviews. • Scan, Search, and Capture Digitize paper documents with OCR scanning. Convert to searchable PDFs and attach to secure repositories or email. • Take Notes Your Way Handwrite, type, or draw with full Apple Pencil support. Organize content with rich formatting, embedded media, and folders. • Deploy with Confidence Direct integration with BlackBerry UEM enforces security, compliance, and access policies — ensuring data containment and enterprise control. TRUSTED ACROSS INDUSTRIES • 8 of the top 20 global banks • Top-tier insurance providers • Multibillion-dollar healthcare networks • Government and public sector agencies EXPERIENCE THE FUTURE OF SECURE MOBILE PRODUCTIVITY Download Notate PDF and empower your mobile teams to collaborate with confidence — no matter where they work.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Notate PDF for Intune at 4.4 against NetDocuments for EMM's 2.0. Notate PDF for Intune also leads on ratings volume (13 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Notate PDF for Intune holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notate PDF for Intune has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NetDocuments for EMM | Notate PDF for Intune |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (1 ratings) | 4.4 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 13 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 229 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | NetDocuments | Shafer Systems LLC |
Customer experience
NetDocuments for EMM
Notate PDF for Intune
In-app purchases
NetDocuments for EMM
No in-app purchases
Notate PDF for Intune
No in-app purchases
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