Comparison

Summary vs EditPDF

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

Head to head
About

Summary

This app records, transcribes, and summarizes audio conversations, making meetings and lectures more productive. It uses AI to generate accurate transcripts with speaker labels and provides instant answers to questions about the content. Users can easily export and share notes.

Highlights
  • One-tap audio recording
  • Accurate transcription with speaker labels
  • AI-powered summaries and key points
  • Ask questions about conversation content
  • Smart search and timestamp jumping
  • Unlimited recording time
  • Background recording
Features
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Summary AI makes meetings more productive by automatically recording, transcribing, and summarizing conversations. Whether it’s a business meeting, interview, classroom lecture, or podcast, Summary AI captures everything clearly so you can stay present and focus. With one tap, the app records audio, generates accurate transcripts with speaker labels, and creates easy-to-read summaries. You can even ask questions like, “What were the key action items from the marketing strategy session?” and get instant answers, thanks to built-in AI. Why Use Summary AI? Take and share professional meeting notes effortlessly Record and transcribe interviews, lectures, webinars, and podcasts Generate captions for people with hearing impairments or quiet audio environments Who Uses Summary AI? Professionals: Capture meeting notes, action items, and client discussions Students: Record and review lectures, study groups, and seminars Journalists & Researchers: Transcribe interviews with precision Everyone: From voice memos to webinars, it handles it all Key Features One-Tap Recording Start recording instantly and stay focused. Summary AI takes care of the rest. Unlimited Recording Time Record as much as you need, no time limits, no interruptions. Records in the Background or with Screen Locked Keep recording while your phone is locked or you're using other apps. Perfect for discreet, uninterrupted sessions. Accurate Transcription with Speaker Labels Transcripts that make sense, clearly labeled, searchable, and easy to review. AI-Powered Summaries & Key Points Don’t just get a transcript, get the big picture with bullet-pointed summaries. Smart Search & Timestamp Jumping Type a keyword, jump straight to that moment in the recording. Ask Questions About the Conversation Get instant answers from the AI like “Who was assigned the budget review?” Automatic Punctuation, Capitalization & Line Breaks Clean, easy-to-read transcripts without any manual formatting. Boost Your Productivity Save time reviewing meetings, just skim the summary Stay present in conversations, not distracted by note-taking Export notes to PDF, share with teams, or save for personal reference Never lose a detail, everything is searchable Your recordings and notes are private, always. Summary AI prioritizes security, and your data is never shared with third parties. Privacy Policy: https://summary.ai/privacy Terms of Use: https://summary.ai/terms

About

EditPDF

Effortlessly convert photos and paper documents into professional PDF files in seconds. This app offers a streamlined scanning experience with one-tap conversion and easy editing tools. Manage your digitized documents with smart history organization.

Highlights
  • One-tap photo-to-PDF conversion
  • Scan paper documents and receipts
  • Edit existing PDF files
  • Smart history management for scanned files
  • No registration or login required
  • Automatic formatting
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【EditPDF - OCR Scan:Turn Photos into PDFs in Seconds!】 No complicated steps, no tedious waits—this scanner app makes PDF conversion a breeze, whether you’re digitizing receipts, notes, or documents on the go. Grab it, use it, and get professional electronic files in an instant! Key Features That Make It Stand Out: Zero Friction to Start: Download, open, and use—no registration, no login, no annoying pop-ups. Jump straight to scanning or taking photos the second you launch the app, saving precious time for what matters. 1-Tap Photo-to-PDF: Snap a photo of paper docs, receipts, or handwritten notes, or use existing images from your album—one tap to convert them into clean, standard PDFs. No technical skills needed; the app handles formatting automatically. Easy PDF Editing, Tailored to You: Need to tweak your file? Smart History Management: Every scanned PDF is neatly organized in your history. Search by file name, finding the file you quick and hassle-free.

Screenshots

Summary4 screens
EditPDF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EditPDF at none against Summary's 16. EditPDF also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Summary's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On price 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. Summary sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. EditPDF asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Summary holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Summary has 56K ratings behind it against 72, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Summary ships an update weekly, EditPDF every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Summary versus EditPDF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSummaryEditPDF
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (56K ratings) — better4.3 (72 ratings)
Positive reviews72.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings56K — better72
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#16 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size218 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLabhouse Mobile蓓蕾 万

Customer experience

Summary

All ratings55,317 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral3.0%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews2,422 reviews
Positive72.3%
Neutral5.1%
Negative22.6%

EditPDF

All ratings62 ratings
Positive80.6%
Neutral8.1%
Negative11.3%

Bugs and requests

Summary

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Buttons don't function properly
  • Transcription never completes

Requested features

2 requests
  • More detailed and accurate transcription and summarization
  • Ability to handle longer meetings without issues

EditPDF

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Summary

Subscriptions12
  • Weekly Subscription$7.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription7 Days trial$8.997 Days
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  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial2 variants$8.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription2 variants$8.997 Days
  • Summary AI Monthly7 Days trial$17.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription$79.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription$99.991 Year
None

EditPDF

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Summary free?
Summary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EditPDF free?
EditPDF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Summary or EditPDF?
Summary is rated higher. Summary averages 4.7 out of 5 from 56K ratings, while EditPDF averages 4.3 from 72 ratings.
Do Summary or EditPDF have ads?
EditPDF shows ads; Summary does not.
Which is updated more often, Summary or EditPDF?
Summary ships an update weekly, and EditPDF every 3 weeks. Most recently, Summary was updated on October 24, 2026 and EditPDF on October 22, 2026.

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