Comparison

Notes Writer Browser vs PinWords

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

Head to head
About

Notes Writer Browser

This app is a versatile writing and note-taking tool that supports rich text and Markdown. It allows users to annotate PDFs, fill out forms, and organize their work into unlimited notebooks. The app also includes scanning capabilities and various export options for seamless sharing and backup.

Highlights
  • Rich text and Markdown writing
  • PDF annotation and form filling
  • Unlimited notebook organization
  • Document scanning
  • Cloud sync and multiple export formats
  • Distraction-free writing mode
Features
Read full description

Students, teachers, writers, doctors, journalists, scholars and business professionals use Nautilus every day for class notes, meeting notes, marked-up PDFs, signed documents, papers and lectures. Notes Writer Pro is now Nautilus, built on the all-new Notes Writer app. It carries forward familiar writing and PDF tools, then adds a smart web browser, AI help for reading and research, and Magic Lasso. Math Notebooks help you work through calculations and create charts, all in one place on iPad and iPhone. Write and make it yours Create notes, papers and books with headings, lists, colors and highlights. Add images or handwritten notes with Apple Pencil. Use dictation, listen back to your writing, check word counts, and keep documents open in tabs. Work with MS Word, RTF, Markdown and plain text files. Read and mark up PDFs Read ebooks, articles and class materials, then write in the margins, highlight, draw, and add notes, recordings or signatures. Fill and sign forms, reorder pages, and scan paper documents into PDFs. Compare two documents side by side. Measure drawings to scale and hide sensitive text before sharing. Browse and research Use the built-in browser to read and research without leaving Nautilus. Open pages in tabs and bookmark sites. Ask AI about a webpage, summarize or translate it, or turn it into notes. Use Magic Lasso and AI Circle a passage or other content with Magic Lasso, then ask AI to explain or summarize what you selected. Get help with your own writing too: rewrite, simplify, correct spelling and grammar, adjust the tone, or chat through an idea. Capture ideas, then find them again Record lectures, meetings and ideas. Listen back, or create a transcript so you can find important details later. Connect notes, images and recordings on whiteboards, collect quick thoughts on sticky notes, and organize plans in outlines. Bring research together in Study Projects. Plan a book or long paper with sections and a visual Corkboard. Keep sources beside your draft, save snapshots as you revise, then compile a finished document or ebook. Work through calculations Use Math Notebooks to keep calculations and explanations together. Explore formulas, create charts and preview the finished PDF. Organize and share Keep notes in folders and notebooks. Give notebooks covers that make them easy to spot. Scan paper, import Word and other files, and find what you need with search. Export to PDF, Word, HTML, EPUB and more. Sync with iCloud, Dropbox, Box, Google Drive or WebDAV. Look after your work Autosave, document recovery and automatic backups help protect your progress. Use passcodes for the app or private folders. Your existing Notes Writer PDF notes and outlines open in Nautilus. Privacy Policy http://www.noteswriter.com/Kairoos_Privacy_Policy.html Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PinWords

This app helps you master vocabulary with a minimalist design focused on spelling and efficient memorization. It offers extensive built-in word lists, personalized learning plans, and detailed statistics to track your progress. Enjoy offline access and cross-device synchronization for seamless learning.

Highlights
  • Extensive built-in word libraries
  • Vocabulary filtering by level and standard
  • Unique spelling keyboard and memory modes
  • Personalized weekly and daily learning plans
  • Detailed statistics and progress tracking
  • Offline access and iCloud synchronization
Features
Read full description

我要背单词 PinWords 是一款专注【拼写记忆】的背单词工具, 通过“拼写训练”让你真正掌握每一个单词。 为什么背了很多单词,却还是记不住?因为没有真正“拼出来”。 【拼写 · 记得更牢】 * 不再只是“看”,而是必须拼写 * 拼错自动重练,强化长期记忆 * 音节拆分,让长单词更容易掌握 【比传统背单词更有效】 * 手+眼+耳多感官记忆 * 字母级错误统计,精准查漏补缺 * 真正解决“记不住、容易忘”的问题 【强大的内置词库】 * 【英语】包含四六级、考研、出国、大学、高中、初中、小学等各个阶段的词库 * 【韩语】包含 韩国语能力考试(TOPIK) TOPIK I、TOPIK II 、TOPIK I 拓展词、TOPIK II 拓展词 * 【日语】包含 日本语能力测试(JLPT) N1-N5 * 【德语】包含 歌德学院(Goethe) A1 - C2 * 【法语】包含 DELF 词书、DALF 词书、法语专四、专八词书 * 【西班牙语】包含 DELE词书、 《现代西班牙语》词汇 * 【意大利语】包含 CILS词书、CELI词书、PLIDA词书 * 【葡萄牙语】包含 CIPLE A2 - C2 词书 * 词库中单词为各类词书、大纲词汇、真题、高频词、易错词等多重筛选,保留收录多的词汇。 * 离线可用,随时随地背单词不用担心无网络 【单词分级筛选】* 单词构成:列出词书中收录的低级别考试词汇 例如:四级词汇里可以查看小学、初中、高中阶段词汇占比 * 柯林斯:根据柯林斯星级对单词进行筛选 * CEFR分级:根据CEFR词汇标准进行筛选 【独特拼写记忆】 * 全新开发的拼写键盘,让拼写体验更佳 * 拆分音节:让长单词记忆更容易 * 简化模式:只保留单词组成字母,简化输入 * 朗读字母:跟随拼写朗读字母,手、眼、耳同步 * 拼错重写:加强的记忆模式,必须完美拼写 * 外接键盘:优化设计的外接键盘交互,iPhone/iPad/Mac 外接键盘体验更佳 【记忆计划】 * 每周计划:可选每周的学习/休息日,劳逸结合,避免背词焦虑 * 每日计划:根据每日背词数量自动规划完成日期 * 复习更新时间:每日复习更新时间,适合在不同时间学习的你 * 分组学习:设置每次学习新单词数量,分组记忆更高效 * 记忆算法:优化后的艾宾浩斯遗忘曲线算法,更好地记忆 【详尽统计】 * 打卡记录:记录每天完成情况并统计连续打卡 * 打卡年历:每年12个月的打卡情况一目了然 * 我的词库:记录学过的单词,支持按记忆时间、错误次数、字母排序并支持分组显示 * 单词记忆:每个单词都会显示详细的记忆次数与时间 * 错误统计:高亮显示单词中哪些字母容易记错并统计错误次数 【其他功能】 * iCloud同步:iPhone/iPad/Mac 三端数据同步,学习进度不丢失 * 单手操作:iPhone针对全手势操作优化 * 英式/美式:支持英式/美式发音+音标 * 自定义背景:可自定义自己喜欢的背景图 Privacy https://www.appnice.cn/privacy.htm Member Service Agreement (User Agreement) / terms of use https://www.appnice.cn/useragreement.html

Screenshots

Notes Writer Browser4 screens
PinWords4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Notes Writer Browser at 4.6 against PinWords's 3.8. Notes Writer Browser also leads on ratings volume (3.2K vs 10). PinWords's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Notes Writer Browser sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month and PinWords sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Notes Writer Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notes Writer Browser has 3.2K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of Notes Writer Browser's written reviews are positive against 50% of PinWords's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notes Writer Browser ships an update fortnightly, PinWords every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Notes Writer Browser versus PinWords: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotes Writer BrowserPinWords
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.2K ratings) — better3.8 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews48.3% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.2K — better10
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size667 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKairoos Solutions SLDetailsoft Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Notes Writer Browser

All ratings3,237 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral2.6%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews787 reviews
Positive48.3%
Neutral15.1%
Negative36.6%

PinWords

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Notes Writer Browser

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Notes randomly disappearing
  • Formatting issues with text and images
  • Unreliable audio recording and playback
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
  • Inability to transfer files between free and pro versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Handwriting recognition
  • Improved eraser and shape tools
  • Customizable keyboard and toolbar
  • Better integration with cloud storage
  • Ability to rotate and resize images

PinWords

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Notes Writer Browser

Subscriptions1
  • Notes Writer Pro AI Assistant3 Days trial$3.991 Month
2 purchases

PinWords

Subscriptions1
  • 全功能解锁(活动)7 Days trial$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • 终身完整版$14.99

Questions

Is Notes Writer Browser free?
Notes Writer Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PinWords free?
PinWords is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Notes Writer Browser or PinWords?
Notes Writer Browser is rated higher. Notes Writer Browser averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while PinWords averages 3.8 from 10 ratings.
Do Notes Writer Browser or PinWords have ads?
Neither Notes Writer Browser nor PinWords shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Notes Writer Browser or PinWords?
Notes Writer Browser ships an update fortnightly, and PinWords every 3 weeks. Most recently, Notes Writer Browser was updated on November 2, 2026 and PinWords on October 30, 2026.

Other comparisons