Comparison

Anoc Pro Octave Editor vs MakePDF

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

Head to head
About

Anoc Pro Octave Editor

Create and manage Octave projects on your iOS device. Generate results and plots using an online editor. Features include syntax highlighting, line numbers, and cloud synchronization.

Highlights
  • Octave project creation and management
  • Online result and plot generation
  • Dropbox and Box synchronization
  • Git integration
  • Syntax highlighting and line numbers
  • Local and Cloud modes
Features
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Anoc is an Octave Editor for your iOS device. It allows you to create and manage Octave projects directly on your iOS device and generate the result and plots by using Verbosus (Online Octave Editor). This software is provided "as is" without warranties or conditions of any kind, either expressed or implied. Before you download this app please check if it can do everything you need by trying the available functions using the web interface on our website. Features: * 2 Modes: Local Mode (stores .m documents on your device) and Cloud Mode (synchronizes your projects with Verbosus) * Use a dedicated server to perform calculations and generate plots * Automatic Dropbox synchronization (Local Mode) * Automatic Box synchronization (Local Mode) * Git integration (Local Mode) * AI assistant (available in supported regions) * Custom keyboard shortcuts * Encrypted transmission to the server by using HTTPS * Syntax highlighting (operators, plot functions, comments) * Line numbers * Assistive keyboard * Hotkeys (see below) * Web-Interface (Cloud Mode) * Two factor authentication (Cloud Mode, in combination with Copiosus) * No ads Additional features in Anoc Pro: * Unlimited number of projects (Local Mode) * Unlimited number of documents per project (Local Mode) * Unlimited number of file uploads per project (Local Mode) * Unlimited number of projects (Cloud Mode) * Unlimited number of documents per project (Cloud Mode) Hotkeys in editor (can be changed in editor - settings - keyboard shortcuts): ctrl+,: Settings ctrl+s: Save ctrl+g: Generate result ctrl+f: Search ctrl+p: Preview ctrl+n: New document ctrl+d: Delete document ctrl+.: Next document Function files: Create a new file e.g. worker.m and fill it with function s = worker(x) % worker(x) Calculates sine(x) in degrees s = sin(x*pi/180); In your main .m file you can call it with worker(2) Load a file into a variable with the load command (Local Mode): data = load('name-of-file.txt');

About

MakePDF

Easily combine various document and image types into a single PDF. This tool supports a wide range of file formats and offers smart features for quick merging and organization. It operates entirely on-device for enhanced privacy.

Highlights
  • Merge various file types into PDF
  • Supports text, code, HTML, images
  • Integrates with macOS native apps
  • SmartPath for auto-sorting and naming
  • Multiple window and keyboard shortcuts
  • Automation with Shortcuts
  • On-device processing for privacy
Features
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MakePDF allows you to merge multiple files into a single PDF quickly by selecting or dropping documents and images. MakePDF supports a wide variety of files: • Any plain text file. • Source code files (MakePDF will render them with line numbers!). • HTML files. • Images and photos. • Word and Pages documents (supported on macOS). • PowerPoint and Keynote presentations (supported on macOS). • Excel and Numbers spreadsheets (supported on macOS). • And of course, PDFs. On macOS, MakePDF uses Apple Events to automate the native apps for each file format to ensure the best quality in the final PDF. MakePDF is designed to create PDFs quickly: when you select a folder, it automatically sorts the files alphabetically and uses SmartPath technology to suggest the output file name and save location. MakePDF also includes advanced features like multiple window support, keyboard shortcuts, and automation with Shortcuts. MakePDF supports macOS, iOS, and iPadOS. Notes: • On macOS, MakePDF can automate the following native apps to achieve the best PDF quality: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Pages, Numbers, Keynote, and Preview. Privacy by Design: MakePDF works completely on-device and never stores or sends any information outside of the protected app sandbox.

Screenshots

Anoc Pro Octave Editor4 screens
MakePDF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Anoc Pro Octave Editor at every 3 weeks against MakePDF's every 4 months. Anoc Pro Octave Editor also leads on ratings volume (11 vs 2). MakePDF's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (50% vs 35%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Anoc Pro Octave Editor costs $8.99 and MakePDF $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MakePDF holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Anoc Pro Octave Editor has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Anoc Pro Octave Editor's written reviews are positive against 50% of MakePDF's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Anoc Pro Octave Editor ships an update every 3 weeks, MakePDF every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Anoc Pro Octave Editor versus MakePDF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnoc Pro Octave EditorMakePDF
Price$8.99$5.99 — better
Rating4.2 (11 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.3% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVerbosus.comPedro Jose Pereira Vieito

Customer experience

Anoc Pro Octave Editor

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive35.3%
Neutral35.3%
Negative29.4%

MakePDF

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Anoc Pro Octave Editor

No in-app purchases

None

MakePDF

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Anoc Pro Octave Editor free?
Anoc Pro Octave Editor costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MakePDF free?
MakePDF costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Anoc Pro Octave Editor or MakePDF?
MakePDF is rated higher. Anoc Pro Octave Editor averages 4.2 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while MakePDF averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Anoc Pro Octave Editor or MakePDF have ads?
Neither Anoc Pro Octave Editor nor MakePDF shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Anoc Pro Octave Editor or MakePDF?
Anoc Pro Octave Editor ships an update every 3 weeks, and MakePDF every 4 months. Most recently, Anoc Pro Octave Editor was updated on November 1, 2026 and MakePDF on November 2, 2026.

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