Comparison

eDocReader vs Notepad

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

Head to head
About

eDocReader

Organize and annotate PDF documents with a tabbed interface and bookmarking features. Collaborate in real-time with paperless meetings, synchronizing viewing and drawings across multiple devices.

Highlights
  • Tabbed PDF interface
  • Page bookmarking
  • Thumbnail view
  • Drawing and text annotation
  • Magnifier mode
  • Paperless meeting synchronization
  • Connect up to 8 devices
Features
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[Main Features] - Display multiple PDF files in a tabbed interface that allows to instantly change between tabs. - Bookmark pages within a PDF and access them instantly. - View bookmarked pages as a thumbnail list and select thumbnails to view them. - View document pages as a thumbnail list; select any thumbnail to display the page. - Add drawings and text with Drawing Mode; make more precise edits using Magnifier Mode. Keyboard entry is also supported. [Personal Area Meeting] Allows you to conduct a paperless meeting between devices. - Send and receive documents from other devices connected via Personal Area Meeting - Synchronize viewing actions between connected devices (page turns, drawings displayed on other devices) - Connect with up to 8 devices (Total number of devices may vary based on actual network conditions).

About

Notepad

A user-friendly notepad app for organizing notes with tabs and protecting your privacy with Face ID/Touch ID. It offers iCloud syncing, photo attachments, and easy sharing options.

Highlights
  • Face ID/Touch ID/Passcode app lock
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Organize notes with customizable tabs
  • Attach photos to notes
  • Share notes to other apps
  • Quick save and reorder functionality
Features
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Simple yet powerful. A user-friendly notepad app that organizes your notes with tabs. ●Protect Your Privacy ・Lock the app with Face ID / Touch ID / Passcode ・Keep your important notes safe from prying eyes ●Sync Everywhere ・iCloud sync automatically syncs your iPhone & iPad data ・Peace of mind when switching devices ●Organize with Tabs ・Sort notes into tabs like "Work", "Shopping", "Ideas" ・Add and rearrange tabs freely (up to 8 in free version) ●Easy to Use ・Pull down to save - that's it! ・Long press & drag to reorder ・One-tap paste from clipboard ・Long press URLs & phone numbers to open instantly ●Photos Included ・Attach photos to notes for richer memories ●Share Anywhere ・Send to your favorite apps - Messages, Twitter, Email & more ●Perfect for ・Keeping private notes away from others ・Quickly jotting down ideas ・Syncing notes across multiple devices ・Organizing notes by category ・Saving notes with photos

Screenshots

eDocReader3 screens
Notepad1 screens

Verdict

The call

eDocReader and Notepad both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of eDocReader's written reviews are positive against 54% of Notepad's. eDocReader also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Notepad's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating and device support 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. Notepad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. eDocReader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for eDocReader against 5.0 for Notepad. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of eDocReader's written reviews are positive against 54% of Notepad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eDocReader ships an update every 4 months, Notepad every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
eDocReader versus Notepad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereDocReaderNotepad
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews94.4% of reviews — better53.8% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNIPPON INFORMATION CO.,LTD.Seiji Hashizume

Customer experience

eDocReader

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive94.4%
Neutral5.6%
Negative0.0%

Notepad

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral7.7%
Negative38.5%

In-app purchases

None

eDocReader

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Notepad

One-time1
  • Full Version$2.99

Questions

Is eDocReader free?
eDocReader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Notepad free?
Notepad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, eDocReader or Notepad?
eDocReader and Notepad are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do eDocReader or Notepad have ads?
Notepad shows ads; eDocReader does not.
Which is updated more often, eDocReader or Notepad?
eDocReader ships an update every 4 months, and Notepad every 4 days. Most recently, eDocReader was updated on September 12, 2026 and Notepad on September 9, 2026.

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