Notable vs DXF Assistant
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Notable
Organize your thoughts with a unique pile-based system that adapts to your workflow. Supports text, images, voice memos, and advanced Markdown with code highlighting. Syncs seamlessly via iCloud and prioritizes user privacy with on-device processing.
- Pile-based organization
- Multiple content types (text, image, voice)
- Advanced Markdown with live preview
- Code highlighting for 40+ languages
- On-device voice memo transcription
- iCloud sync
- Open source
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Notable: Your Thoughts, Beautifully Organized Notable reimagines note-taking with a unique pile-based organization system that mirrors how your mind actually works. Instead of rigid folders, create flexible piles that adapt to your thinking. Powerful Yet Simple • Pile-Based Organization - Group notes naturally, like stacking papers on your desk • Multiple Content Types - Text, images, links, and voice memos in one place • Advanced Markdown - Full CommonMark support with live preview • Code Highlighting - 40+ languages with syntax highlighting • Smart Search - Find anything with natural language semantic search Voice to Text, Instantly • Record Voice Memos - Capture thoughts on the go with waveform visualization • Automatic Transcription - On-device AI transcribes your recordings with WhisperKit • Privacy First - All processing happens on your device Sync Everywhere • iCloud Integration - Seamless sync across all your devices • CloudKit Powered - Secure, private, and automatic • Conflict Resolution - Your changes always take priority Beautiful Design • Native SwiftUI - Smooth, responsive interface designed for iOS • Dark Mode - Gorgeous in light or dark • Link Previews - Rich previews for web links • Customizable Themes - Choose from multiple code editor themes Your Data, Your Control • No Account Required - Just sign in with iCloud • No Tracking - We don't collect or sell your data • Fully Open Source - Transparent development you can trust Whether you're capturing fleeting thoughts, organizing research, or managing projects, Notable adapts to your workflow. Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
DXF Assistant
This tool allows users to view, edit, and export DXF files on Apple devices. It supports 2D and 3D models, offers arrangement of multiple files, and provides checks for CNC and laser cutting.
- View 2D and 3D DXF files
- Edit DXF elements
- Merge multiple DXF files
- Export to PDF, SVG, PNG, JPG
- CNC/laser cutting checks
- Export table data to CSV
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DXF Assistant is a DXF workflow tool for macOS, iPad, and iPhone. Open DXF drawings and models, review them in 2D or 3D, arrange multiple files together, export clean outputs. Best for these jobs: • Review DXF drawings and models on Apple devices. • Export DXF views to PDF, SVG, PNG, or JPG for sharing and downstream communication. • Arrange multiple DXF files in one workspace and export combined results. • Check DXF files before laser cutting or CNC engraving and generate a shareable PDF report. • Check apparel DXF files for AAMA/ASTM exchange risks and generate a shareable PDF report. Key features: • Open and view 2D and 3D DXF files with standard views: top, bottom, left, right, front, and back. • Open DWG drawings: compatible with the R14, 2000, 2004, 2007, 2010, 2013, and 2018 formats (files saved by AutoCAD R14 through 2026). • Edit directly with copy, delete, move, rotate, scale, undo, and redo. • Merge and arrange multiple DXF files in one session without losing context. • Export table entities to CSV. • No ads. No data collection. No tracking. Pricing: • Free core: unlimited DXF loading and viewing, plus unlimited PNG and JPG export. • Optional unlocks: 3D mode, PDF export, SVG export, CNC/laser check, AAMA/ASTM apparel DXF check, and advanced workflow tools. • Subscription features auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. • Manage subscriptions in App Store settings. Privacy & Terms: • Privacy Policy: https://apps.h53d.xyz/apps/dxf-assistant/policy.html • Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Questions or support: danjian42@gmail.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: DXF Assistant at 60% against Notable's 0%. DXF Assistant also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and device support (3 vs 1). Notable's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. DXF Assistant sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Notable asks for nothing beyond the download.
DXF Assistant holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Notable's written reviews are positive against 60% of DXF Assistant's.
Notable ships an update every 3 weeks, DXF Assistant every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Notable | DXF Assistant |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Freemium — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Runkai Zhang | 维 艾 |
Customer experience
Notable
DXF Assistant
In-app purchases
Notable
No in-app purchases
DXF Assistant
- Pro Flex3 Days trial$1.997 Days
- Pro Light$5.991 Month
- Pro Plus$15.993 Months
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- Pro Infinity$24.991 Year
- 3D Mode$1.99
- Unlock Check for CNC&Laser$2.99
- Export as SVG$2.99
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- Export as PDF$2.99
- Export as PDF & SVG$4.99
- Unlock All Features Below$14.99







