Noteful vs SPSS File Viewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Noteful
This app offers a fluid handwriting experience for note-taking and document annotation on iPads. Organize notes with powerful tagging, utilize layers for annotations, and sync across devices. It's designed to streamline learning and knowledge work by replacing paper clutter with a digital solution.
- Natural, fluid handwriting experience
- PDF and MS Office document annotation
- Powerful tagging system for organization
- Layers for non-destructive annotations
- iCloud sync across iPhone and iPad
- Audio recording synced with notes
- Customizable UI and toolbar
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Noteful is your one-stop note-taking app to experience the new paperless revolution on iPad. Perfect for annotating documents, taking class notes or even building your personal knowledge system. It is time to put aside the paper clutter, as Noteful is a versatile tool that helps you to accelerate your learning and knowledge work. Take Beautiful Handwritten Notes • Natural, fluid and precise handwriting experience • Precise handwriting on iPad with Apple Pencil native support • Custom-built ink engine InfiniteStroke that captures and converts your strokes into high-resolution vector ink • 3 brushes available: ballpoint pen, fountain pen and highlighter • Switch between pen sizes and colours • Recognise geometrical shapes Markup, Highlight, Annotate • Import PDFs, MS Office documents to a notebook • Add images, shapes and typed text to notes • Use multiple paper templates in a single notebook • Export and share handwritten annotations as PDF • Use Quick Create to create a new notebook for quick sketching Powerful Tagging • Organise quickly by tagging with #tag or even #nested/tag anywhere in notebooks • More flexible than folders; Notes can be organised by subjects, by topics or by priorities • Browse notebooks or pages by tags • Rename, delete or re-assign tags to easily re-organise your library Layers in Notebook • Add annotation on separate layers without changing original content* • Hide or show layers independently • Rearrange layers • Make it possible to composite complex layout* All Your Notes, All the Time • Sync to all your iPhone and iPad devices* • Take textbooks, slides, handwritten notes and PDF documents with you wherever you go • Notebooks synced with iCloud are encrypted via account-based keys Powerful Editing • Erase strokes with eraser • Double tap on Apple Pencil to switch to eraser tool • Move and resize annotations with lasso tool • Unlimited undo, redo • Support Split View for multitasking Audio Record Notes • Record audio while you take notes • Audio playback position synced with the notes Modern App Design • A minimalist UI that maximizes content space • Streamlined design that requires fewer taps for common functions • Different orientations are available for the main toolbar • A clean UI that lets you focus on note-taking and the content We will be adding new features so please stay tuned for future updates. — Noteful is free to use without time limit but with certain features (marked with*) only available to users who upgrade to Noteful Pro via In-app purchase. Noteful Pro is available for one-time purchase and the features will be unlocked forever. — If you have support questions or product suggestions, please contact us by support. Wishing you happy note-taking! Customer Support: support@getnoteful.com Privacy Policy: https://www.getnoteful.com/privacy
SPSS File Viewer
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SPSS File Viewer opens SPSS data files right on your iPhone or iPad. No desktop license, no cloud upload, no account — open a .sav file from Mail, Files or AirDrop and see your data in seconds. VIEW YOUR DATA • Fast data grid for thousands of rows and hundreds of variables • Value labels shown inline (toggle raw values any time) • Full variable dictionary: names, labels, types, formats, measurement levels, missing definitions • Value label sets with every code–label pair UNDERSTAND YOUR DATA • Frequencies with percentages, valid/cumulative percent and bar charts • Descriptive statistics: mean, median, quartiles, standard deviation, skewness, kurtosis and more • Histograms and distribution summaries • Weighted statistics — respects the weight variable stored in your file • Split-file analysis by any categorical variable • Filters, sorting, random sampling SHARE AND EXPORT • Export data to CSV or Excel (XLSX) • Copy tables as TSV (paste straight into Google Sheets or Excel) or Markdown • Statistics reports as text, Markdown or PDF • Save filtered subsets back to .sav FILE SUPPORT • SPSS .sav and compressed .zsav • SPSS portable .por • Handles long strings, custom missing values, dates and multi-byte encodings Everything runs on your device. Your data never leaves your phone. Need more than viewing? TRTT — our full SPSS alternative — adds editing, crosstabs, chi-square, t-tests, ANOVA, regression, charts and a real syntax window. Search for "TRTT" on the App Store.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SPSS File Viewer at none against Noteful's 1. Noteful's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Noteful sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SPSS File Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Noteful ships an update fortnightly, SPSS File Viewer every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.
| Parameter | Noteful | SPSS File Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (24K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 24K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 158 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Noteful Technologies Ltd | Rafal Rybnik |
Bugs and requests
Noteful
Reported bugs
3 issues- Syncing issues across devices
- Lasso tool not working properly with PDFs
- Eraser tool not functioning as expected
Requested features
6 requests- Handwriting recognition and search
- More text editing options (bullet lists, etc.)
- Improved PDF handling and annotations
- Custom templates and sticker support
- Expanded cloud storage options (Dropbox, OneDrive, etc.)
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- Customizable pen pressure and smoothing
SPSS File Viewer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Noteful
- Noteful Pro, Lifetime$6.99
SPSS File Viewer
No in-app purchases









