OrbitNote vs Present Pal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OrbitNote
This tool allows users to read, annotate, and listen to PDF documents. It converts image-based PDFs to accessible text and offers features like speech playback, highlighting, and iCloud sync for seamless document management across devices.
- Annotate PDFs with highlights, underscores, and notes
- Convert image PDFs to searchable text
- Listen to PDFs with human-quality voice playback
- Change background and text colors for readability
- Sync documents and annotations with iCloud
- Import/export PDFs from cloud storage and other apps
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OrbitNote is an accessible, reading and study PDF tool for all. Annotate, mark up, listen to and save PDF files which are then still fully compatible with other popular PDF apps. Have accessible text PDF files spoken back to you with human quality voice & synchronised highlighting. PDF image files or photographs of text can be converted to accessible, searchable PDF files and read in the app. + Speech, Productivity and Accessibility Alongside the full range of iOS system voices, OrbitNote comes with a range of high-quality voices in different languages. A ‘Speak in Background’ option lets you listen to a PDF while viewing another app - great for proofreading PDF files while you’re working in other apps. The ‘Speak on tap’ and ‘Stop on tap’ options make speech easy to control. + OrbitNote allows the background colour of the PDF to be changed, and text colour inverted, to enhance readability. OrbitNote fully supports VoiceOver. + Annotations, Notes and Comments OrbitNote includes a powerful Annotation toolbar that lets you add notes and other comments. These are fully interchangeable with most other popular PDF apps, so your OrbitNote comments will still be there if you open the PDF on another device. Annotations created in another PDF app can also be viewed and edited. Annotation features include: highlight; underscore; strikeout; notes; free text (type straight into the PDF); free line draw; shapes (circle, square, line - with many options); images (you can even insert photos from your iPad camera or photo library into the PDF file); audio and video. + Photos and Image PDF to Text PDF Conversion You can convert photos and other images to fully accessible text PDF files that can be spoken, searched, copied and highlighted. As well as converting photos, you can also convert any PDF Image file into a fully accessible Text PDF file. Along with making these PDF files accessible and searchable, it will also compress them, reducing file size. Further credit can be purchased in app. Photos and Image PDF to Text PDF Conversion in OrbitNote requires an internet connection. + Managing PDF Files PDF files can be opened in OrbitNote from all other apps, including Mail and Safari. All opened PDF files will be placed in the OrbitNote Documents List for later viewing. You can also open files from Google Drive, OneDrive, or import directly from your device. PDF files can be saved into OrbitNote Documents, OneDrive or Google Drive, sent by email, or opened in other apps that support PDF files. + Sync with iCloud You can sync ClaroPDF with your iCloud account. This lets you store and synchronise your PDF files and annotations across multiple devices. Sync with iCloud can also act as a document backup so you can keep your documents safe. + Switch Accessibility OrbitNote responds to switch or Bluetooth keyboard commands: 1 (~1) Start speech 2 (~2) Stop speech 3 (~3) Turn to previous page 4 (~4) Turn to next page + Fullscreen mode Allows the full document to be seen without toolbars in view. Ideal for smaller screens!
Present Pal
This app provides interactive flashcards and smart summarization to help users prepare and deliver presentations with confidence. It offers tools for planning, creating notes via speech-to-text, rehearsing, and integrating with presentation software.
- Interactive flashcards
- Smart flashcard creation
- Speech-to-text notes
- Presentation planner
- Rehearsal recordings
- PowerPoint/Google Slides integration
- Accessibility customization
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Present Pal is the only accessible presentation support app that helps you create simple, interactive flashcards that guide you through your presentation. NEW! Let Present Pal do the heavy lifting with Smart Flaschcard Creation. Get your thoughts down, whether spoken or written, and our smart summarisation feature condenses your thoughts into key points, making it even easier for you to focus on what matters most. Did you know? 77% of the population experience presentation anxiety. Present Pal was designed by a dyslexic student during university to alleviate this challenge and build more confident presenters. There are now over 16,000 presenters being supported with Present Pal! Present Pal is guaranteed to help you deliver presentations with confidence. After using Present Pal 2 times, users' confidence doubled! (University of Tennessee Knoxville Student Group). Plan Organise your time and beat presentation procrastination with the presentation planner Enter your presentation date and receive content to support and advise you on your presentation journey Watch tailor-made videos and read our blog content with expert advice on improving your presentations according to your learning style Create Create virtual flashcards seamlessly to guide you during your presentation or communication task Create notes your way, with speech-to-text technology or by inputting text Use the new Smart Flashcard Creation to transform your thoughts into key bullet points Learn Build your confidence and presentation skills with in-app interactive lessons and tutorials Rehearse Rehearse your presentation and listen back to recordings to improve your delivery Easily edit your interactive flashcards after each rehearsal Present Use Present Pal to guide you through your presentation with interactive flashcards Navigate easily and intuitively between flashcards Control your slides as you present with Present Pal’s free Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Slides integrations Whether you are a university or college student, educator, or a professional public speaker, Present Pal will support you every step of the way to help you become a confident, prepared speaker, with enhanced communication skills. This is an A+ App to help you excel in communication tasks in education, the workplace, and beyond. Get ready to deliver presentations with confidence. Say goodbye to public speaking fears and paper flashcards, and take back control of your presentations! Present like a pro with Present Pal! Enhanced accessibility and integrations Customise the app by selecting from expert-chosen colour overlays and fonts WCAG AAA*** Standard and screen reader friendly Fully integrates with Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Slides to sync your notes across devices and control your slides To learn more about Present Pal visit presentpal.co.uk Microsoft’s first European AI for Accessibility partner DSA approved product Supporting over 16,000 students at over 150+ universities across the UK and US Featuring the brand new Smart Flashcard Creation, Present Pal V6 revolutionises the way you create your presentation notes. It’s now easier and quicker to seamlessly create interactive flashcards and ace your presentation.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: OrbitNote at 4.7 against Present Pal's 3.0. OrbitNote also leads on ratings volume (60 vs 2). Present Pal's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, review sentiment, 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. OrbitNote sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Present Pal asks for nothing beyond the download.
OrbitNote holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OrbitNote has 60 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.
OrbitNote ships an update monthly, Present Pal every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OrbitNote | Present Pal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (60 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 60 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 252 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Everway Opco Ltd. | Estendio |
Customer experience
OrbitNote
Present Pal
In-app purchases
OrbitNote
- Krzysztof$1.99
- Joaquim$1.99
- 5000 Credits$3.99
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- Elise$3.99
- Valentin$3.99
- Elias$3.99
- Emilie$3.99
- Filip$3.99
- Freja$3.99
- Unlock ClaroPDF Pro$9.99
Present Pal
No in-app purchases








