# Voice Note vs Simple PDF Editor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Voice Note at 100% against Simple PDF Editor's 8%. Voice Note also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Simple PDF Editor's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Voice Note sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Simple PDF Editor sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Voice Note | Simple PDF Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.6 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-pdf-editor/id1560227399/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **17** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 8.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Harun Karahan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889305206) | [Kei Suefuji](https://appshunter.io/developer/1388335881) |

## What reviewers say

### Voice Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-note-sticky-notes/id1516545852)

Easily design and create custom stickers, labels, and planner sheets with professional results. Choose from templates, customize elements like colors and text, and export high-quality, print-ready PDF files directly from your iPhone.

**Highlights:** Design custom stickers, Use ready-made templates, Customize colors and text, Export print-ready PDFs, Create planner stickers and labels, Design sticker sheets in any size

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sticky Notes Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Sticky Notes Pro Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $17.99 | one-time |


### Simple PDF Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-pdf-editor/id1560227399)

Easily edit PDF documents by deleting, rotating, sorting, extracting, or combining pages. Secure your files with password protection and unlock them. The free version lets you preview edits before purchasing tools or the professional version for full access.

**Highlights:** Delete PDF pages, Rotate PDF pages, Sort PDF pages, Extract PDF pages, Combine PDF pages, Password protect PDFs, Unlock password-protected PDFs

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Delete Pages | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rotate Pages | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sort Pages | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Password | $4.99 | one-time |
| Extract Pages | $4.99 | one-time |
| Password Protect | $4.99 | one-time |
| Combine PDF | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro (All Tools) | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Voice Note free?

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

### Is Simple PDF Editor free?

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

### Do Voice Note or Simple PDF Editor have ads?

Simple PDF Editor shows ads; Voice Note does not.

### Which is updated more often, Voice Note or Simple PDF Editor?

Voice Note ships an update every 2 weeks, and Simple PDF Editor every 2 weeks. Most recently, Voice Note was updated on October 25, 2026 and Simple PDF Editor on October 25, 2026.

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