# Flexcil Note & Good PDF Reader vs J

The clearest difference is review sentiment: J at 100% against Flexcil Note & Good PDF Reader's 59%. J also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Flexcil Note & Good PDF Reader's advantage is ratings volume (413 vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flexcil Note & Good PDF Reader sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. J asks for nothing beyond the download.

J holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flexcil Note & Good PDF Reader has 413 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Flexcil Note & Good PDF Reader's written reviews are positive against 100% of J's.

Flexcil Note & Good PDF Reader ships an update every 5 days, J every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flexcil Note & Good PDF Reader | J |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (413 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flexcil-note-and-good-pdf-reader/id1531466462/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/j-notes-lock-screen-notes/id1634043414/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **413** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 59.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 247 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flexcil Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1090873688) | [Robert Libsansky](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634043416) |

## What reviewers say

### Flexcil Note & Good PDF Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flexcil-note-and-good-pdf-reader/id1531466462)

This app is a comprehensive note-taking and PDF reader designed for Apple devices. It allows users to edit PDFs, annotate documents with gestures, and organize notes and study materials efficiently. Features include audio recording, multitasking, and cloud synchronization for seamless access across devices.

**Highlights:** Edit and annotate PDF pages, Gesture-based highlighting and text capture, Audio recording and playback linked to notes, Cloud sync across devices, Multitasking with split-screen view, Customizable bullet journaling templates, Apple Pencil enhanced features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade product for old users | Free | one-time |
| Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| Flexcil Standard | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2021-2022 Color Planner | $11.99 | one-time |
| Flexcil NEW Design Planner 22 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Premium & Toolbar Skin Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Hello Kitty Planner 2022 | $13.99 | one-time |
| Standard & 21-22 Planner Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Standard & Design Planner Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Standard & 2023 Planner Pack | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best Apps for STUDENTS!!! 😀😀
- 👍 Love this app
- 🚀 Powerful multi-page PDF viewer
- 👍 Great for studying
- 👍 Excellent app for note taking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
- 🐛 Syncing and backup problems
- 🐛 Buggy handwriting recognition
- 🐛 Unreliable palm rejection
- 🐛 Missing key features from previous version

**Reported bugs**

- Sudden data loss and file deletion
- Inability to restore purchases
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent behavior of undo/redo functions
- Annotations not exporting correctly

**Requested features**

- Add iCloud sync and backup
- Improve handwriting search and recognition
- Bring back reading mode and one-page scrolling
- Add more pen and brush options
- Allow customizing notebook paper styles


### J

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/j-notes-lock-screen-notes/id1634043414)

Capture and secure your thoughts with a note-taking app that keeps your information private and accessible. Write or draw notes, set reminders, and even place them on your Home Screen widgets. Your data remains offline and protected by Face ID or Touch ID.

**Highlights:** Write or draw notes, Set reminders and notifications, Lock notes with Face ID/Touch ID, Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, Offline functionality, Color-coding and tagging, Location-based notes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flexcil Note & Good PDF Reader free?

Flexcil Note & Good PDF Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is J free?

J is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Flexcil Note & Good PDF Reader or J?

J is rated higher. Flexcil Note & Good PDF Reader averages 4.5 out of 5 from 413 ratings, while J averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Flexcil Note & Good PDF Reader or J have ads?

Flexcil Note & Good PDF Reader shows ads; J does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flexcil Note & Good PDF Reader or J?

Flexcil Note & Good PDF Reader ships an update every 5 days, and J every 3 weeks. Most recently, Flexcil Note & Good PDF Reader was updated on November 11, 2026 and J on November 12, 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.*