Comparison

Ink PDF Editor vs Note X

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

Head to head
About

Ink PDF Editor

This application allows users to quickly read, annotate, and edit PDF documents. It offers tools for marking up important information, navigating through documents with bookmarks, and even playing embedded audio. The app provides a straightforward way to manage PDF files on mobile devices.

Highlights
  • Quick PDF reading and viewing
  • Full-text scroll and zoom
  • PDF annotation tools
  • Embedded PDF audio playback
  • Bookmark creation and management
Features
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Ink PDF Editor is a simple and easy-to-use PDF app. It helps you read and edit PDF files quickly and complete any PDF tasks effortlessly. • Quickly Read PDFs Quickly open and view PDF documents Enable full-text scroll, zoom in and out Choose single page or double page scroll mode • Annotate PDFs Mark up important information with professional annotation tools Various annotation styles and colors to choose from • PDF audio reading Recognize and play PDF embedded audio Support single loop/list mode • Bookmarks Add and edit bookmarks as you like to navigate your PDF documents easily

About

Note X

A versatile note-taking app for digital and handwritten notes, memos, and drafts. Organize study materials with built-in notebooks, insert images, and customize writing styles. Secure your notes with password protection.

Highlights
  • Keyboard and handwriting input
  • Built-in notebooks for organization
  • Insert pictures into notes
  • Customizable paper and font colors
  • Password protection and encryption
  • Share notes as images
Features
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Note X is a super practical note-taking app and notebook, where you can realize paperless learning and easily complete take notes, handwritten notes, memos and unlimited drafts to help you record your life and study. [Function Introduction] -It also supports keyboard input and handwriting input, making notes more flexible and convenient. -Built-in different notebooks help you sort out your study notes. -It supports inserting pictures into notes, making notes more efficient. -You can choose a variety of writing paper and font colors to meet your different needs. -Support the use of iPad and Apple Pencil to improve your use efficiency. -One-click to generate pictures and share your notes inspiration with friends. -Set a password for your notes and encrypt your notes. This subscription will be automatically renewed through your iTunes account, and the renewal fee will be deducted according to your package within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel the automatic renewal at the Account Settings Department. To cancel the automatic renewal, you must at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. If your trial has not ended, the remaining days will automatically expire after you start subscribing. To open the subscription, you need to agree to the following terms: Terms of Service: https://keshoujie.github.io/posts/keshoujie/fuwu Privacy terms: https://keshoujie.github.io/posts/keshoujie/privacy

Screenshots

Ink PDF Editor4 screens
Note X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ink PDF Editor at none against Note X's 3. Ink PDF Editor also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 10 months). Note X's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.1). On price, ratings volume 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. Note X sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Ink PDF Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Note X holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 23 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ink PDF Editor ships an update every 3 weeks, Note X every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Ink PDF Editor versus Note X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInk PDF EditorNote X
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (35 ratings)4.6 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings35 — better23
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHefei T-Stack Information Technology Co., Ltd.受杰 柯

Customer experience

Ink PDF Editor

All ratings35 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral22.2%
Negative33.3%

Note X

All ratings23 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative8.7%

In-app purchases

None

Ink PDF Editor

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Note X

Subscriptions2
  • Plus Version3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Plus Version Quarterly3 Days trial$3.993 Months
One-time1
  • Pro Version$6.99

Questions

Is Ink PDF Editor free?
Ink PDF Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Note X free?
Note X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ink PDF Editor or Note X?
Note X is rated higher. Ink PDF Editor averages 4.1 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Note X averages 4.6 from 23 ratings.
Do Ink PDF Editor or Note X have ads?
Note X shows ads; Ink PDF Editor does not.
Which is updated more often, Ink PDF Editor or Note X?
Ink PDF Editor ships an update every 3 weeks, and Note X every 10 months. Most recently, Ink PDF Editor was updated on October 5, 2026 and Note X on September 16, 2026.

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