PDF Combiner vs Notes Vault
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PDF Combiner
This utility app allows you to merge multiple PDF files into a single document. It supports retaining outlines and tables of contents from the original files. Easily import, combine, and export your PDFs across your Apple devices.
- Combine PDF files
- Retain outlines and tables of contents
- Import PDFs from other apps
- Export combined PDFs
- Cross-platform support (iOS, iPadOS, macOS)
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PDF Combiner is a utility app which has one straight forward purpose: Combine PDF files. The typical workflow of this app is simply made up of 3 steps: - Import your PDF files from other apps or locations - Combine the PDF files in this app - Export or save your combined PDF files to other apps / locations Features: - Retain and combine outlines (table of contents) of the PDF files. Currently supported platforms: iOS (iPhone), iPadOS (iPad) and macOS. Purchase once, run everywhere.
Notes Vault
Securely store and organize your personal notes in a private vault. This application offers a straightforward interface for easy note-taking and quick retrieval.
- Secure note vault
- Easy note storage
- Quick search functionality
- User-friendly interface
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Vault for your Notes. - Secure vault for your eyes and memory only. - Store and search notes easily - Quick search - Easiest to use Notes App on the market
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Notes Vault at Free against PDF Combiner's $1.99. Notes Vault also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). PDF Combiner's advantage is iOS requirement (13.5 vs 15.0). On ratings volume, update cadence, 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
Notes Vault is free to download; PDF Combiner costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Notes Vault holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 5 respectively.
PDF Combiner ships an update every 3 months, Notes Vault every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PDF Combiner | Notes Vault |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (8 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.5 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 实 许 | Praxticus Mobile Labs LLC |
Customer experience
PDF Combiner
Notes Vault
In-app purchases
PDF Combiner
No in-app purchases
Notes Vault
No in-app purchases
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