PDF Field Guide vs VoidNote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PDF Field Guide
Quickly access, search, and share your essential PDF documents. Organize and import files for offline viewing, and convert images into searchable PDFs. Smart zoom and full-screen reading enhance your experience.
- Organize and group documents
- Import PDFs for offline viewing
- Create searchable PDFs from images
- Smart zoom and full-screen reading
- Keyword search and table of contents
- Share documents via multiple methods
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PDF Field Guide is the #1 quick reference companion helping you recall information quickly! Add, view, search and share your most important PDF documents quickly and easily from your iPhone, iPad and Mac. Helping you recall information quickly when you need it most! ADD - Organize and group your most needed documents for fast access. - Import PDFs from iCloud or Files App for offline viewing. - Create searchable PDFs using your camera and automatic document recognition. - Convert images to searchable PDFs from your photos or camera roll. VIEW - Double tap on the screen to Smart Zoom to the text you want to read. - Automatically switch to full screen reading mode when placed in landscape orientation. - Requires no internet connection. Documents are stored locally in iOS Files App. - Supports system dark mode. SEARCH - Perform keyword search to find information quickly. - Create customizable table of contents for fast access to important pages. - Tap to jump to sections in documents with embedded table of contents. - Tap to follow hyperlinks in documents with embedded links. - Highlight to select text in OCR-enabled documents allowing you to copy or share key information. SHARE - Share individual or multiple documents via email, text, AirDrop and more. - Family sharing enabled. - No subscriptions. Ever.
VoidNote
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Key features: Flexible Note Types: Create standard notes, tree-structured notes, calendar notes, and to-do lists, tailored to your needs. Analytics Integration: Track your progress over time with powerful analysis tools and dynamic charts for a clear visual representation. Secure Backups: Safely back up your notes, tasks, and app data and restore them anytime, ensuring your information is never lost. Modern and Intuitive Design: Enjoy a sleek interface that makes navigation and note management effortless. All-in-One Solution: Manage your notes, tasks, calendar, and analytics all in one place, accessible from any device. Whether for personal or professional use, VoidNote is the ultimate productivity partner, keeping your information organized and secure.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VoidNote at none against PDF Field Guide's 2. VoidNote also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. PDF Field Guide sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. VoidNote asks for nothing beyond the download.
PDF Field Guide ships an update monthly, VoidNote every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.
| Parameter | PDF Field Guide | VoidNote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Heidi Paul | Hasancan Cakicioglu |
In-app purchases
PDF Field Guide
- Premium Pass$1.99
- Pro Pass$4.99
VoidNote
No in-app purchases









