Comparison

Notator | Annotate Documents vs Aloud

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

Head to head
About

Notator | Annotate Documents

This app allows for detailed annotation of PDFs and images with various tools, including support for Apple Pencil. It offers flexible import options, high-quality rendering for large files, and intuitive page management. Upgrade to Pro for advanced export and editing capabilities.

Highlights
  • PDF and image annotation
  • Apple Pencil support
  • Flexible PDF import
  • High-quality PDF support
  • Zoom up to 1000%
  • Intuitive page management
  • Cloud storage integration
Features
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Notator is the ultimate app for all your PDF and image annotation needs, along with seamless note-taking capabilities. It adapts effortlessly to any situation, whether you're studying, working, or simply organizing your personal life. Experience the versatility of Notator today! What does Notator have in store for you? 1. Easy Annotation on PDFs and Images Effortlessly elevate your PDFs and images using a range of editing tools like pens, text boxes, and shapes. Infuse your own style by adding annotations, whether it's making notes on drawings, creating study guides, or refining your materials to perfection. 2. Supports Apple Pencil Our platform is fully compatible with the Apple Pencil, guaranteeing a seamless and precise writing experience when working on your documents. Additionally, you have the flexibility to utilize your fingers as an alternative input method. 3. Flexible PDF Import Extract specific portions from images saved on your device, recently captured photos, or PDF materials, and seamlessly insert them into your document while editing. 4. High-Quality PDF Support No need to worry about image degradation when importing large PDFs, even ones as big as A0 size. Edit detailed drawings and extensive project materials with ease, so you can stay stress-free while working on your documents. 5. Clipping and Pasting of PDFs & Photos Extract specific portions from images saved on your device, recently captured photos, or PDF materials, and seamlessly insert them into your document while editing. 6. Zoom Function Enables zooming up to 1000%, ensuring a hassle-free experience for annotating and reviewing intricate details in drawings. 7. Intuitive Page Management Effortlessly manage pages in imported PDFs or created documents with an intuitive interface. Rearrange, duplicate, delete, or add pages with ease, putting you in complete control. 8. Cloud Storage Compatible Easily import PDFs and images from cloud storage services like iCloud, Dropbox, Box. You can also upload your own documents hassle-free. 9. Notator Pro By upgrading to Notator Pro, you unlock the following features: - Export your created documents as PDFs or JPGs to easily share them with other apps. - Edit documents created by colleagues, friends, or family on different devices (note: real-time co-editing is not available). Stay tuned for more exciting updates as we add more useful features. To register, simply head to the "Settings" menu and select "Notator Pro." And guess what? You can enjoy a free trial for the first week! ◆ Ideal for a wide range of situations including: - Annotating intricate drawings or documents with precision. - Extracting specific sections from multi-page PDFs and adding your notes. - Annotating PDFs and images stored in cloud storage effortlessly. - Cutting out sections from various PDFs and images and compiling them into a single document. ◆ Contact Us If you have any questions, problems, or requests about using the app, feel free to contact us via our contact form. https://cimtops-sglab.com/about#contact-us ◆ Terms of Service https://cimtops-sglab.com/terms ◆ Privacy Policy https://cimtops-sglab.com/privacy-policy

About

Aloud

Features
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Aloud reads anything to you. Add a PDF, a Word document, an EPUB, a web page, or plain text and Aloud reads the whole thing back in a natural voice. Share a note from the Notes app, a page from Safari, or a file from Mail and it lands in your library, ready to play. SPEED THAT IS ACTUALLY YOURS Listen from 0.5x to 5.0x in 0.1x steps. Change speed while it is playing. No chipmunk pitch, no waiting for the sentence to end. READS ALMOST ANY FILE PDF (including scanned pages), Word, PowerPoint, EPUB, OpenDocument, RTF, HTML, Markdown, plain text, and photos of text. Wrong file extension? Aloud looks at the bytes, not the name. TWO CLEAR VOICES Aloud picks the two best voices installed on your iPhone. Download Apple's Premium voices in Settings for even more natural speech. MADE FOR iOS Share sheet, Open in Aloud, Siri and Shortcuts actions (Read Text Aloud, Read Clipboard), background playback, lock screen and AirPods controls. Tap any sentence to jump there. Aloud remembers where you stopped in every document. YOUR DOCUMENTS STAY ON YOUR IPHONE Nothing you read is uploaded. Aloud sends only anonymous usage statistics and crash reports, and you can turn those off in Settings. ALOUD PRO Aloud requires an Aloud Pro subscription: $9.99 per month, billed monthly through your Apple Account, renewing automatically until cancelled. Cancel anytime in Settings, Apple Account, Subscriptions. Prices may vary by region. Privacy Policy: https://flowtechnicalsolutions.com/aloud/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Notator | Annotate Documents4 screens
Aloud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Aloud at 17.0 against Notator | Annotate Documents's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Notator | Annotate Documents sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Aloud sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Notator | Annotate Documents versus Aloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotator | Annotate DocumentsAloud
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCIMTOPS SG LAB Pte. Ltd.Flow Technical Solutions LLC.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Notator | Annotate Documents

Subscriptions2
  • Notator Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Notator Pro Yearly7 Days trial$8.991 Year
2 purchases

Aloud

Subscriptions2
  • Aloud Pro (Offer)$4.991 Month
  • Aloud Pro$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Notator | Annotate Documents free?
Notator | Annotate Documents is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aloud free?
Aloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Notator | Annotate Documents or Aloud have ads?
Neither Notator | Annotate Documents nor Aloud shows ads.

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