Comparison

UltraNotes vs Paraphrase Tool

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

Head to head
About

UltraNotes

This app combines powerful note-taking, handwriting, and PDF annotation features. Create rich text notes, sketch with various tools, and mark up documents. Organize, search, and sync your notes across devices.

Highlights
  • Handwritten notes with Apple Pencil
  • Rich text formatting and templates
  • PDF annotation and signing
  • Cross-device synchronization via iCloud
  • Searchable handwriting and text
  • Side-by-side multitasking on iPad/Mac
  • Audio recording with notes
Features
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UltraNotes is a powerful note-taking app and writing app that supports handwriting with Apple Pencil, typing with a keyboard, and annotating PDFs. Handwritten Notes • Create notes with covers and paper templates. Built-in 19 covers and 17 templates. And you could also import your own covers and templates. • 10+ Pens and Brushes: Ball Pen, Fountain Pen, Marker, Crayon, Water Color, Laser, Scribble, Tape etc. • Adjust the thickness and color of the pen tip • Draw perfect shapes and lines. • Write with scribble tool by using Apple Pencil, and it will convert to text instantly. • Use tape tool to help you memorize learning content. • Squeeze Apple Pencil Pro to show contextual palette. • Add text box, stickers and images to make your note more beautiful. • Export note to PDF and image Text Notes • Set headings to make TOC(Table of Contents). • Format text with bold, italics, strikethrough, underline • Highlight text with colors • Bullet List, Numbered List and To-Do List. • Set your own font, font size, line spacing, paragraph spacing, and more • Attach files and images on note. • Templates: Resume, Essay, Shopping List, To-Do List, Weekly Planner etc. • Export note to PDF, RTF, HTML, Markdown and Plain TXT Annotation • Mark up PDFs. • Sign documents Search • Search text and handwritting in notes and PDFs. Multi-task • Work with two notes side-by-side on iPad and Mac. • Drag & Drop handwriting, typed text, and images between notes. Presentation • Present your notes on TV screen via AirPlay or HDMI cable. • 3 Presentation Modes: Entire Screen, Current Page and All Pages. • Use laser tool to point out the content what you’re presenting. More • Record audio while you’re taking note. • Set reminder on note. • Organize notes into categories and folders. • Move, copy and delete notes and folders. • Show notes in grid view and list view. • Sort notes by name, date etc. • Scan physical documents and import to UltraNotes. • Import PDFs and images. • Lock app with password or Face ID. Synchronization & Backup • Synchronize notes among your iPhone, iPad, and Mac via iCloud. • Backup notes to Google Drive. ===== CONTACT US ===== Email: support@skyjos.com Twitter: @SkyjosApps Facebook: @SkyjosApp

About

Paraphrase Tool

This AI-powered tool helps you rewrite sentences and correct grammar to improve your writing. It can adjust the tone and enhance clarity in various languages, making it ideal for professionals, students, and creative individuals seeking to express their ideas perfectly.

Highlights
  • AI-powered paraphrasing
  • Grammar correction
  • Sentence rewriting
  • Tone adjustment
  • Multi-language support
  • Clarity enhancement
Features
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Effortless Rewriting, Perfect Expression! Refine your writing with AI-powered paraphrasing and grammar correction. Rewrite sentences, adjust tone, and enhance clarity in multiple languages—perfect for professionals, students, and creatives alike! Struggling to rephrase your ideas? We've got you covered! Paraphrase Tool uses cutting-edge AI technology to transform your text while preserving its meaning. Whether you're refining a sentence, rewriting a paragraph, or adjusting the tone to fit your needs, our intelligent tool makes it seamless. Share your feedback with us at paraphrase.tool.contact@gmail.com. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ipvXEEi2fq8r4hCF2Ab7C0cY139BRyJZ Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vEutLrisw6C2WXi5MTQt2CFzZNDz6HXS

Screenshots

UltraNotes4 screens
Paraphrase Tool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: UltraNotes at 3 against Paraphrase Tool's 1. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. UltraNotes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Paraphrase Tool sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for UltraNotes against 4.7 for Paraphrase Tool. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 187 and 245 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of UltraNotes's written reviews are positive against 80% of Paraphrase Tool's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
UltraNotes versus Paraphrase Tool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUltraNotesParaphrase Tool
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (187 ratings)4.7 (245 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.2% of reviews — better79.7% of reviews
Number of ratings187245 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB26 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSkyjos Co., Ltd.Patrik Racskai

Customer experience

UltraNotes

All ratings181 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral3.9%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive81.2%
Neutral9.4%
Negative9.4%

Paraphrase Tool

All ratings231 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral3.9%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive79.7%
Neutral5.1%
Negative15.3%

User reviews

UltraNotes

From 187 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✍️ Excellent handwriting and pen experience
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
  • 🎨 Variety of pen styles and drawing tools
  • 💰 One-time purchase with no subscription
  • 🔒 Strong privacy policy

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Writing/drawing input not registering properly
  • 🐛 Frequent page scrolling when attempting to write
  • 🔄 Slow or unreliable iCloud sync
  • 📤 Export functionality issues
  • 🔍 Search feature crashes the app

Paraphrase Tool

From 245 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Multiple paraphrasing tone options
  • 👍 User-friendly and simple interface
  • 🎯 Effective for writing emails, essays, and speeches
  • ⚡ Quick and efficient paraphrasing
  • 💰 Lifetime subscription option available

Room to improve

  • 💳 Misleading lifetime subscription billing practices
  • 🔄 Subscription not syncing across devices
  • 📱 Limited to portrait mode on iPad
  • 🔔 Excessive review request notifications
  • 🐛 Restore purchase feature not working

Bugs and requests

UltraNotes

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Writing and drawing input not working
  • Page scrolling interferes with writing
  • iCloud sync not functioning
  • Export to other apps failing
  • Hand gestures changing page zoom during writing
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  • Shape resizing not working after cutting
  • Search functionality crashes app
  • Added pages not saving when importing PDFs
  • PDF import quirks related to iCloud sync
  • App crashes causing data loss
  • Pro version access lost unexpectedly
  • Audio recording cannot be exported

Requested features

21 requests
  • Ability to lock zoom while writing with Apple Pencil
  • Resize shapes after cutting/moving them
  • Export notes to PDF and other apps
  • Dark/light theme toggle for pages
  • Nested list item support
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  • Additional font options
  • More sticker varieties
  • Infinite canvas on all sides
  • Password protection for individual notes
  • Straightened highlighter tool
  • Zoom video with auto-advance feature
  • LaTeX conversion support
  • Hierarchical folder navigation panel
  • Left-right page swiping navigation
  • Borderless canvas option
  • Selection tool with resize capability
  • One-click PDF annotation save option
  • Category deletion/renaming without cloud deletion
  • Audio recording export
  • UI language selection independent of system settings
  • Finger tap to undo functionality

Paraphrase Tool

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Lifetime subscription requires repayment on different devices
  • Restore purchase fails repeatedly
  • Subscription status not displaying correctly after AppAdvice promotion
  • App repeatedly asks for payment despite active subscription
  • Free lifetime option advertised but not available in purchase flow
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  • Subscription attachment to email not persisting after app updates

Requested features

3 requests
  • Landscape mode support for iPad
  • Multi-language support
  • Reduce in-app review request frequency

In-app purchases

1 purchases

UltraNotes

One-time1
  • UltraNotes Pro Lifetime$4.99
4 purchases

Paraphrase Tool

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Access$3.991 Month
  • Pro Access3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime AccessFree
  • Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is UltraNotes free?
UltraNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Paraphrase Tool free?
Paraphrase Tool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, UltraNotes or Paraphrase Tool?
Paraphrase Tool is rated higher. UltraNotes averages 4.6 out of 5 from 187 ratings, while Paraphrase Tool averages 4.7 from 245 ratings.
Do UltraNotes or Paraphrase Tool have ads?
Neither UltraNotes nor Paraphrase Tool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UltraNotes or Paraphrase Tool?
UltraNotes ships an update every 3 weeks, and Paraphrase Tool every 3 weeks. Most recently, UltraNotes was updated on October 30, 2026 and Paraphrase Tool on October 22, 2026.

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