MXTNote vs TextHarvest
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MXTNote
This app helps organize research and study materials by linking PDFs, notes, and web pages. It offers PDF reading, text and handwriting notes, and an arXiv explorer for academic papers. Create a knowledge graph to visualize connections between your research fragments.
- PDF reader with link navigation
- Text and handwriting note-taking
- Link notes and PDFs to create a knowledge graph
- ARXIV explorer for academic papers
- Web page import (HTML to PDF)
- OCR and image search for PDFs
- Sync across devices
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MXTNote is a free PDF reader and note taking app. When we study for a subject, we start by collecting reference, document idea fragments, then we expand our knowledge structure by creating links between these fragments, or add more content around them. MXTNote provide ways to simplify some of these steps Here are some examples: - A PDF references another PDF, you can select the two location and link them. - After embedding a selection from PDF to notebook, a two way link is automatically created between PDF and notebook. - Link can be created between notes to form a graph, to capture a knowledge/task dependency At block level, MXTNote consists of the following: - PDF reader - Text note taking - Handwriting note taking - Graph view - ARXIV explorer - Calendar Here are the detail features: (those marked with (*) requires MXTNote account, free signup) Reading: - PDF reader with thumbnail index, link navigation - Import web page (HTML will be converted to PDF) - support DJVU/MOBI (*)(file will be converted to PDF) - Text search (using text in PDF, or OCR) - Image search (useful for searching math symbols) - Translate selected text into English Notes: - Simple text note - Write on PDF or select box from PDF - Support links between notes, attach tags to notes. - Search notes by original PDF, tags, or text - Built-in split screen to copy note to notebook - Multiple page notebook with text or handwriting. - Support pressure sensitive input (Apple pencil). - Print notebook to PDF file or printer - Use Latex input for math formula or use the Math formula editor ARXIV: - Search ARXIV and download paper - Monitor ARXIV for new papers matching predefined query Sync: - Sync across all your device (*) - Available as web app Other: - In-app tutorial available for major functions please visit our website for details: https://note.mxtsoft.com/doc
TextHarvest
Effortlessly collect, organize, and share text snippets from any app. This tool simplifies note-taking and quote management with home screen widgets and local storage for enhanced security.
- Seamless text sharing from any app
- Automatic recognition of copied text
- Home screen widgets for quick access
- Create, edit, delete, and prioritize notes
- Local storage for enhanced security
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Unleash the potential of your text with TextHarvest! TextHarvest serves as your ultimate solution for managing textual content. Whether you're collecting quotes, jotting down notes, or organizing snippets, TextHarvest empowers you to effortlessly manage and share your textual inspiration. 【Seamless Sharing】 Effortlessly share text to TextHarvest from any supported app with a simple tap. Centrally organize and access your text content with ease. Say goodbye to scattered text and welcome the simplicity offered by TextHarvest. 【Effortless Copying】 Copy text from anywhere, and let TextHarvest take care of the rest. With automatic recognition of copied text, pasting and managing text becomes a breeze. No more hassles with copying and pasting—TextHarvest simplifies it all. 【Convenient Widgets】 Access your collected text directly from your home screen using TextHarvest's convenient widgets. Stay organized and efficient without the need to open the app. Get the information you need at a glance. 【Core Features】 From creating and editing to deleting and prioritizing notes, TextHarvest offers all essential note-taking functionalities to meet your needs. 【Local Storage】 TextHarvest ensures enhanced security with local storage—your data stays entirely on your device, offering peace of mind. Got any feedback or suggestions? We'd love to hear from you! Let's collaborate to make TextHarvest even more powerful. Thank you for choosing TextHarvest!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MXTNote at Free against TextHarvest's $0.99. TextHarvest's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
MXTNote is free to download; TextHarvest costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MXTNote against 5.0 for TextHarvest. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
MXTNote ships an update every 2 weeks, TextHarvest every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MXTNote | TextHarvest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 131 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tao Ma | Fang Yu |
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In-app purchases
MXTNote
No in-app purchases
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No in-app purchases









