# PDF Reflow vs Journal Mate

The clearest difference is rating: Journal Mate at 5.0 against PDF Reflow's 3.7. Journal Mate also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 44%). PDF Reflow's advantage is ratings volume (29 vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Reflow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Journal Mate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Journal Mate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Reflow has 29 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of PDF Reflow's written reviews are positive against 60% of Journal Mate's.

PDF Reflow ships an update every 4 days, Journal Mate every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Reflow | Journal Mate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reflow/id1461144444/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journal-mate-daily-planner/id1533808328/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 103 MB | 568 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppBlit LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/295536769) | [Vitalii Bahmet](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533808330) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Reflow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reflow/id1461144444)

This app reflows PDFs and Word documents into a comfortable, vertical reading format for mobile devices. It uses AI to analyze page layouts, ensuring text, graphics, and tables are presented clearly without zooming or scrolling.

**Highlights:** AI-powered page analysis, Vertical reading flow, Adjustable text size, Text selection and highlighting, Search within documents, Dark mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF Reflow PRO | $7.99 | one-time |


### Journal Mate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journal-mate-daily-planner/id1533808328)

Organize your physical and digital documents, from handwritten notes and scattered papers to screenshots and PDFs. This app acts as a scanner, library, and manager, making it easy to store, search, and share your important information.

**Highlights:** Scan papers on the go, Save screenshots and PDFs, Recognize and interact with text, Import from Photos and Files apps, Share notebooks or pages, Automatic iCloud sync, Instant search by name

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Reflow free?

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

### Is Journal Mate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PDF Reflow or Journal Mate?

Journal Mate is rated higher. PDF Reflow averages 3.7 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Journal Mate averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PDF Reflow or Journal Mate have ads?

Neither PDF Reflow nor Journal Mate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Reflow or Journal Mate?

PDF Reflow ships an update every 4 days, and Journal Mate every 2 weeks. Most recently, PDF Reflow was updated on November 11, 2026 and Journal Mate on November 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*