# PDF Squeezer vs Ponora Note

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ponora Note at 100% against PDF Squeezer's 64%. Ponora Note also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). PDF Squeezer's advantage is ratings volume (22 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Squeezer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ponora Note sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $16.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ponora Note holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Squeezer has 22 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of PDF Squeezer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ponora Note's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Squeezer | Ponora Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-squeezer/id6478766883/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ponora-note/id6772490985/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Witt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438848391) | [Ponora International GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772490987) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Squeezer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-squeezer/id6478766883)

Reduce PDF file sizes on your iPhone or iPad with customizable compression settings. Preview changes before saving and process files securely offline. Automate tasks with iOS Shortcuts integration and compress multiple files at once.

**Highlights:** Customizable compression settings, Preview compressed PDFs, Offline, on-device processing, iOS Shortcuts integration, Batch compression

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $9.99 | one-time |


### Ponora Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ponora-note/id6772490985)

Record audio, get automatic transcriptions, and receive AI-powered summaries. Securely share your notes with password protection and expiration dates. Organize with folders, tags, and full-text search.

**Highlights:** High-quality audio recording, Automatic transcription, AI-powered summaries, Secure sharing with password protection, Organization with folders and tags, Full-text search

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Monthly | $16.99 | per month |
| MAX Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| PRO Yearly | $94.99 | per year |
| MAX Yearly | $190.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Squeezer free?

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

### Is Ponora Note free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PDF Squeezer or Ponora Note?

Ponora Note is rated higher. PDF Squeezer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Ponora Note averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PDF Squeezer or Ponora Note have ads?

Neither PDF Squeezer nor Ponora Note shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Squeezer or Ponora Note?

PDF Squeezer ships an update monthly, and Ponora Note monthly. Most recently, PDF Squeezer was updated on October 27, 2026 and Ponora Note on October 25, 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.*