# Case Notebook E vs DocReviewPad

The clearest difference is rating: DocReviewPad at 4.4 against Case Notebook E's 1.8. DocReviewPad also leads on review sentiment (44% vs 13%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months). Case Notebook E's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DocReviewPad sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $600.00 per year. Case Notebook E asks for nothing beyond the download.

DocReviewPad holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39 and 81 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Case Notebook E's written reviews are positive against 44% of DocReviewPad's.

Case Notebook E ships an update every 6 months, DocReviewPad every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and June 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Case Notebook E | DocReviewPad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/case-notebook-e-transcript/id544497711/reviews) | **[4.4 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/docreviewpad-review-docs/id1319316126/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 39 | **81** |
| Positive reviews | 12.8% of reviews | **43.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomson Reuters](https://appshunter.io/developer/314213170) | [LIT SOFTWARE, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/967363570) |

## What reviewers say

### Case Notebook E

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/case-notebook-e-transcript/id544497711)

Review and annotate electronic witness testimony transcripts on your iPad or iPhone. Search for terms, add highlights and notes, and email annotated transcripts. Updates sync with desktop versions.

**Highlights:** Review E-Transcripts on iPad/iPhone, Search transcripts with Word Index, Receive transcripts via email, Dropbox, iTunes, Add electronic highlighting and notes, Email annotated transcripts, Sync notes with desktop version

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### DocReviewPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/docreviewpad-review-docs/id1319316126)

This app provides comprehensive tools for reviewing and organizing documents. It allows users to import files, add annotations, assign custom numbering, and generate detailed reports. The application is designed for efficient document management and production, offering a secure and private workflow.

**Highlights:** Import documents from various sources, Assign custom Bates numbers, Add virtual sticky notes and annotations, Apply tags and issue codes, Search text within documents, Create production sets and reports, Offline document review

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Access to all LIT SUITE apps | $600.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Case Notebook E free?

Case Notebook E is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DocReviewPad free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Case Notebook E or DocReviewPad?

DocReviewPad is rated higher. Case Notebook E averages 1.8 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while DocReviewPad averages 4.4 from 81 ratings.

### Do Case Notebook E or DocReviewPad have ads?

Neither Case Notebook E nor DocReviewPad shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Case Notebook E or DocReviewPad?

Case Notebook E ships an update every 6 months, and DocReviewPad every 6 weeks. Most recently, Case Notebook E was updated on August 29, 2026 and DocReviewPad on June 14, 2026.

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