# iText Pad vs Permanote

The clearest difference is price: Permanote at Free against iText Pad's $2.99. iText Pad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Permanote is free to download; iText Pad costs $2.99 up front. Permanote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. iText Pad asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.5 for iText Pad against 3.5 for Permanote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 4 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of iText Pad's written reviews are positive against 50% of Permanote's.

iText Pad ships an update every 2 months, Permanote every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iText Pad | Permanote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itext-pad/id385570925/reviews) | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/permanote/id1485954738/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **52.5% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 23 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LIGHT,WAY.](https://appshunter.io/developer/385570928) | [Screenplay & Script Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1175555980) |

## What reviewers say

### iText Pad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itext-pad/id385570925)

A versatile text editor for mobile devices that allows users to write, edit, and organize multiple text documents. It supports cloud storage integration and snippet expansion for efficient content creation and management.

**Highlights:** Multi-document editing, Hierarchical file saving, Cross-device file exchange, Cloud storage integration (iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Evernote), TextExpander snippet support, Direct file preview

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Permanote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/permanote/id1485954738)

This app allows writers to organize ideas and edit text files directly within Dropbox, synchronizing across devices. It offers a distraction-free writing environment and extensive customization options, with advanced features available through a Pro subscription.

**Highlights:** Dropbox file synchronization, Customizable macro key strip, Distraction-free writing mode, Multiple file preview formats, TextExpander support, Customizable themes and fonts

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Pro Subscription | $17.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iText Pad free?

iText Pad costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Permanote free?

Permanote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iText Pad or Permanote?

iText Pad and Permanote are both rated 3.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do iText Pad or Permanote have ads?

Permanote shows ads; iText Pad does not.

### Which is updated more often, iText Pad or Permanote?

iText Pad ships an update every 2 months, and Permanote every 10 months. Most recently, iText Pad was updated on October 14, 2026 and Permanote on September 30, 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.*