Comparison

Penman vs AMR 7 PDF Tools

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

Head to head

Penman

Voice Recorder & Transcriber

Free

📊 Productivity

★ 4.1252 ratingsView app →

About

Penman

Effortlessly convert spoken words into text notes in over 120 languages using advanced speech-to-text technology. Enhance your writing with AI-powered actions and organize your notes with a powerful, intuitive editor. Sync securely across devices and export your work in various formats.

Highlights

Speech to text transcription
AI-powered writing enhancements
Intuitive text editor
Note organization and categorization
Cross-device iCloud sync
Export to PDF, TXT, Image, HTML
Multiple language support

Features

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Penman turns your voice into notes — and your notes into knowledge. Record lectures, meetings, and ideas with real-time voice transcription in 120+ languages, chat with your notes through Spaces AI, and let built-in study tools create flashcards and quizzes for you. VOICE TO TEXT, LIVE - Real-time speech transcription in 120+ languages - Import audio files and transcribe them in minutes - Dictate hands-free, then refine with AI actions (summarize, reorder, rewrite) SPACES — AI CHAT WITH YOUR NOTES - Ask questions and get grounded answers with citations and source cards - Knowledge retrieval across your notes, documents, and recordings - On-device intelligence with Apple Foundation Models AI STUDY TOOLS - Generate flashcards from any note in one tap - Build quizzes automatically and test yourself - Summarize, reorder, and run custom AI prompts SCAN, LISTEN, CREATE - OCR: turn photos and scans into editable text - Text-to-speech playback with word highlighting - Create images with Apple Image Playground EVERYWHERE YOU WORK - iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Export to PDF, TXT, JPG, and HTML - App Intents and Shortcuts for automation - Rich text editor with fonts and bidirectional writing support PREMIUM Unlock unlimited transcription, all AI features, and every export format with Penman Premium. Download Penman today and turn every conversation, lecture, and meeting into notes that work for you. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account, and will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscriptions in the App Store Account Settings. Terms of Use: https://penmanai.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://penmanai.app/privacy

About

AMR 7 PDF Tools

Features

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AMR 7 PDF Tools تطبيق عربي احترافي يساعدك على إدارة ومعالجة ملفات PDF بسهولة من جهاز iPhone. يوفر التطبيق مجموعة أدوات عملية لإنجاز مهامك اليومية، سواء كنت تعمل على مستندات أعمال، ملفات دراسية، عروض، عقود، أو ملفات تحتاج إلى تنظيم وتحويل سريع. المميزات الرئيسية: أدوات PDF: - دمج ملفات PDF - تقسيم الصفحات - ضغط وتقليل حجم الملفات - تدوير الصفحات - استخراج وحذف الصفحات - إدارة نتائج الملفات داخل التطبيق أدوات ذكية: - أدوات مساعدة لتحسين الإنتاجية - دعم لبعض الأدوات المتقدمة عبر اتصال آمن عند الحاجة - تجربة منظمة للوصول السريع إلى الأدوات المستخدمة مؤخرًا تجربة استخدام محسّنة: - واجهة عربية واضحة وسهلة الاستخدام - شاشة تعريفية للمستخدم الجديد - عرض آخر الأدوات استخدامًا - مكتبة للنتائج والملفات - تنبيهات واضحة عند عدم توفر الاتصال - رسائل نجاح وخطأ أكثر وضوحًا الخصوصية: لا يتطلب التطبيق إنشاء حساب أو تسجيل دخول. بعض الأدوات تعمل داخل التطبيق، وبعض الأدوات المتقدمة قد تحتاج إلى اتصال آمن بخدمات AMR 7 لتنفيذ الطلب المطلوب. AMR 7 PDF Tools صُمم ليكون مساعدك السريع لإنجاز مهام PDF اليومية من مكان واحد.

Screenshots

Penman4 screens

AMR 7 PDF Tools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AMR 7 PDF Tools at none against Penman's 12. Penman's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Penman sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. AMR 7 PDF Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Penman ships an update every 2 weeks, AMR 7 PDF Tools every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level

Penman versus AMR 7 PDF Tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Penman	AMR 7 PDF Tools
Price	Free	Free
Rating	4.1 (252 ratings) — better	—
Positive reviews	57.7% of reviews	—
Number of ratings	252 — better	—
Update frequency	Every 2 weeks	Every 10 days — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Monetization	Freemium	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, Mac	iPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS	17.6 — better	26.0
Further details — not scored
Size	104 MB	35 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	SER_INT	AMR SABA COMPANY FOR BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Bugs and requests

Penman

Reported bugs

11 issues

App crashes on launch or during use
Text disappears without user action
Transcription halts when device enters sleep mode
iCloud sync failures between devices
Notes deleted when free trial expires

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Highlighting loses color after copy-paste
Recording continues but doesn't transcribe after interruption
App force closes when deleting notes
Restore purchase button non-functional
Perpetual onboarding loop after trial signup
Transcription accuracy drops after initial sentences

Requested features

10 requests

Persistent highlighting tool color selection
Export to Markdown (.md) format
Custom photo book covers
More font options
Ability to keep handwritten notes without conversion

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Keep phone active during recording
Recently deleted folder for recovery
Standalone keyboard replacement
Unlimited recording time in free version
Auto-save and local backup system

AMR 7 PDF Tools

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Penman

Subscriptions9

Monthly Discount Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month
Monthly Penman Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month
3 Months Penman Premium3 Days trial$8.993 Months

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Annual Voice to Text Live$14.991 Year
Yearly Discount Premium$14.991 Year
6 Months Penman Premium3 Days trial$16.996 Months
Yearly Voice to Text plan7 Days trial$19.991 Year
Yearly Speech to Text Live6 Months trial$19.991 Year
Yearly Speech Voice to Text7 Days trial$29.991 Year

One-time3

Unlimited Voice to Text$29.99
Unlimited Voice to Text$39.99
Unlimited Voice to Text$59.99

None

AMR 7 PDF Tools

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Penman free?

Penman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Is AMR 7 PDF Tools free?

AMR 7 PDF Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Penman or AMR 7 PDF Tools have ads?

Neither Penman nor AMR 7 PDF Tools shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Penman or AMR 7 PDF Tools?

Penman ships an update every 2 weeks, and AMR 7 PDF Tools every 10 days. Most recently, Penman was updated on October 26, 2026 and AMR 7 PDF Tools on October 28, 2026.