# ClaroPDF Pro vs OrbitNote

The clearest difference is price: OrbitNote at Free against ClaroPDF Pro's $9.99. OrbitNote also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2). ClaroPDF Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

OrbitNote is free to download; ClaroPDF Pro costs $9.99 up front. ClaroPDF Pro sells 17 one-off in-app purchases and OrbitNote sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

OrbitNote holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 48 and 60 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of ClaroPDF Pro's written reviews are positive against 50% of OrbitNote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ClaroPDF Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, OrbitNote every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and July 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ClaroPDF Pro | OrbitNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/claropdf-pro-text-to-speech/id633997623/reviews) | **[4.7 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbitnote/id666770153/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 48 | **60** |
| Positive reviews | **51.4% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 147 MB | 257 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Claro Software Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/321126498) | [Everway Opco Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/600829241) |

## What reviewers say

### ClaroPDF Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/claropdf-pro-text-to-speech/id633997623)

This app transforms PDFs into accessible documents. It allows you to listen to text with synchronized highlighting, annotate PDFs with various tools, and convert image-based PDFs into searchable text. Manage and sync your files across devices for seamless study and productivity.

**Highlights:** Text-to-speech with synchronized highlighting, PDF annotation tools (highlight, underline, notes), Image and PDF image to accessible text conversion, Background speech playback, Customizable readability settings, iCloud synchronization

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jess | Free | one-time |
| Heather | Free | one-time |
| 50 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jill | $1.99 | one-time |
| Heather | $1.99 | one-time |
| Micah | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rod | $1.99 | one-time |
| Will | $1.99 | one-time |
| Allison | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ava | $1.99 | one-time |
| Susan | $1.99 | one-time |
| Laura | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rachel | $1.99 | one-time |
| 200 Credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| Olivia | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credits | $8.99 | one-time |


### OrbitNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbitnote/id666770153)

This tool allows users to read, annotate, and listen to PDF documents. It converts image-based PDFs to accessible text and offers features like speech playback, highlighting, and iCloud sync for seamless document management across devices.

**Highlights:** Annotate PDFs with highlights, underscores, and notes, Convert image PDFs to searchable text, Listen to PDFs with human-quality voice playback, Change background and text colors for readability, Sync documents and annotations with iCloud, Import/export PDFs from cloud storage and other apps

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Krzysztof | $1.99 | one-time |
| Joaquim | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| Elise | $3.99 | one-time |
| Valentin | $3.99 | one-time |
| Elias | $3.99 | one-time |
| Emilie | $3.99 | one-time |
| Filip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Freja | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock ClaroPDF Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ClaroPDF Pro free?

ClaroPDF Pro costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is OrbitNote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ClaroPDF Pro or OrbitNote?

OrbitNote is rated higher. ClaroPDF Pro averages 4.2 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while OrbitNote averages 4.7 from 60 ratings.

### Do ClaroPDF Pro or OrbitNote have ads?

Neither ClaroPDF Pro nor OrbitNote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ClaroPDF Pro or OrbitNote?

ClaroPDF Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and OrbitNote every 4 weeks. Most recently, ClaroPDF Pro was updated on September 23, 2026 and OrbitNote on July 24, 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.*