Comparison

myNotes vs Notator | Annotate Documents

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

Head to head
About

myNotes

Create notes, sketches, and to-do lists on an expansive, customizable canvas. Easily export your creations as high-resolution images for sharing via email or messaging. Supports Apple Pencil and finger input for a seamless creative experience.

Highlights
  • Infinite canvas
  • Apple Pencil & finger drawing
  • Export as JPEG/PNG
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Customizable background
  • Dark Mode
Features
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It was never easier to create notes, sketches, todo lists, reminders or whatever comes to your mind. You can use the Apple Pencil or your fingers to create amazing notes on an almost infinite canvas. With the export function you can easily save your note as an image and use it wherever you like. Forwarding via email, messages, whatsapp, etc. is no problem either. FUNCTIONS AT A GLANCE: • Draw with Apple Pencil or your fingers • Almost infinite canvas size • Customize the canvas background • Export as JPEG or PNG (max. 8192 pixels x 8191 pixels) • Customize the image export settings • iCloud Synchronization • On iPad and iPhone • Autosave function • Fast positioning • Fast zoom • Toolbar is hideable • Dark Mode • and much more… Data protection is a top priority at myNotes. The data belongs to you. The app will not send any data to anyone, neither the developer nor any other third party or service. Except for the data exchange between your devices through your iCloud, but this function is deactivatable. You have full control over your data and to whom it is sent. You can delete them at any time. QUESTIONS? Do you have any questions or feedback? Write a message to help.myTime@gmx.de! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Notator | Annotate Documents

This app allows for detailed annotation of PDFs and images with various tools, including support for Apple Pencil. It offers flexible import options, high-quality rendering for large files, and intuitive page management. Upgrade to Pro for advanced export and editing capabilities.

Highlights
  • PDF and image annotation
  • Apple Pencil support
  • Flexible PDF import
  • High-quality PDF support
  • Zoom up to 1000%
  • Intuitive page management
  • Cloud storage integration
Features
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Notator is the ultimate app for all your PDF and image annotation needs, along with seamless note-taking capabilities. It adapts effortlessly to any situation, whether you're studying, working, or simply organizing your personal life. Experience the versatility of Notator today! What does Notator have in store for you? 1. Easy Annotation on PDFs and Images Effortlessly elevate your PDFs and images using a range of editing tools like pens, text boxes, and shapes. Infuse your own style by adding annotations, whether it's making notes on drawings, creating study guides, or refining your materials to perfection. 2. Supports Apple Pencil Our platform is fully compatible with the Apple Pencil, guaranteeing a seamless and precise writing experience when working on your documents. Additionally, you have the flexibility to utilize your fingers as an alternative input method. 3. Flexible PDF Import Extract specific portions from images saved on your device, recently captured photos, or PDF materials, and seamlessly insert them into your document while editing. 4. High-Quality PDF Support No need to worry about image degradation when importing large PDFs, even ones as big as A0 size. Edit detailed drawings and extensive project materials with ease, so you can stay stress-free while working on your documents. 5. Clipping and Pasting of PDFs & Photos Extract specific portions from images saved on your device, recently captured photos, or PDF materials, and seamlessly insert them into your document while editing. 6. Zoom Function Enables zooming up to 1000%, ensuring a hassle-free experience for annotating and reviewing intricate details in drawings. 7. Intuitive Page Management Effortlessly manage pages in imported PDFs or created documents with an intuitive interface. Rearrange, duplicate, delete, or add pages with ease, putting you in complete control. 8. Cloud Storage Compatible Easily import PDFs and images from cloud storage services like iCloud, Dropbox, Box. You can also upload your own documents hassle-free. 9. Notator Pro By upgrading to Notator Pro, you unlock the following features: - Export your created documents as PDFs or JPGs to easily share them with other apps. - Edit documents created by colleagues, friends, or family on different devices (note: real-time co-editing is not available). Stay tuned for more exciting updates as we add more useful features. To register, simply head to the "Settings" menu and select "Notator Pro." And guess what? You can enjoy a free trial for the first week! ◆ Ideal for a wide range of situations including: - Annotating intricate drawings or documents with precision. - Extracting specific sections from multi-page PDFs and adding your notes. - Annotating PDFs and images stored in cloud storage effortlessly. - Cutting out sections from various PDFs and images and compiling them into a single document. ◆ Contact Us If you have any questions, problems, or requests about using the app, feel free to contact us via our contact form. https://cimtops-sglab.com/about#contact-us ◆ Terms of Service https://cimtops-sglab.com/terms ◆ Privacy Policy https://cimtops-sglab.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

myNotes4 screens
Notator | Annotate Documents4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: myNotes at 2.3 against Notator | Annotate Documents's 2.0. myNotes also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. myNotes sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Notator | Annotate Documents sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

myNotes holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

myNotes ships an update every 3 weeks, Notator | Annotate Documents every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
myNotes versus Notator | Annotate Documents: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyNotesNotator | Annotate Documents
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (4 ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews75.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHeiner GerdesCIMTOPS SG LAB Pte. Ltd.

Customer experience

myNotes

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive75.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative21.2%

Notator | Annotate Documents

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

myNotes

One-time4
  • Small Coffee$0.99
  • Medium Coffee$3.99
  • Pro Version$3.99
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  • Large Coffee$4.99
2 purchases

Notator | Annotate Documents

Subscriptions2
  • Notator Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Notator Pro Yearly7 Days trial$8.991 Year

Questions

Is myNotes free?
myNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Notator | Annotate Documents free?
Notator | Annotate Documents is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, myNotes or Notator | Annotate Documents?
myNotes is rated higher. myNotes averages 2.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Notator | Annotate Documents averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do myNotes or Notator | Annotate Documents have ads?
Neither myNotes nor Notator | Annotate Documents shows ads.
Which is updated more often, myNotes or Notator | Annotate Documents?
myNotes ships an update every 3 weeks, and Notator | Annotate Documents every 2 months. Most recently, myNotes was updated on October 8, 2026 and Notator | Annotate Documents on October 6, 2026.

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