Comparison

Audionotes vs PDF Editor

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

Head to head
About

Audionotes

This app transforms voice memos into structured text with instant transcription, summaries, and actionable insights. It supports various input types and generates custom AI outputs like tasks and flashcards, making it ideal for students, professionals, and content creators.

Highlights
  • Unlimited AI Note-Taking
  • Instant Audio to Text Transcription
  • Concise Summaries
  • Custom AI Outputs (Tasks, Flashcards)
  • Notes from YouTube Videos
  • WhatsApp Integration
  • Cross-Platform Sync
Features
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Audionotes: AI Voice Notes & Meeting Transcriptions Audionotes is the AI notes app that elevates your voice memos to structured text. Record your meeting minutes, lecture notes, brainstorming sessions, or personal journaling—Audionotes handles the rest with instant transcription, summaries, and actionable insights. Whether you’re a student looking to transcribe class discussions, a busy professional needing speech to text meeting minutes, or someone seeking an ADHD-friendly note taker, Audionotes keeps your mind clear and your tasks organized. WHY CHOOSE AUDIONOTES Complete AI Note Taking, more than just voicenotes - Unlimited AI Note-Taking - Support for voice recordings, text notes, notes from images, and notes from file uploads - Notes from youtube videos Instant Transcripts & Summaries - Convert audio to text in seconds and get concise summaries to speed up review. Lecture Notes, Flashcards & Quizzes - Get high quality lecture notes, flashcards and quizzes from your lectures, youtube videos or live lectures Custom AI Outputs - Automatically generate tasks, follow-up items, quiz questions, flashcards, outlines—whatever suits your workflow. WhatsApp Integration - Easily transcribe and summarize audio directly through our WhatsApp bot. Perfect for teams or quick voice memos on the go. Cross-Platform Sync - Access your notes from iOS, web, and our Chrome extension. Stay in sync across devices. Privacy-First & Secure WHO IS AUDIONOTES FOR? Students & Educators - Lecture Notes: Get crystal-clear text from classroom recordings. - Study Guides: Turn transcripts into flashcards, quiz questions, or outlines. - YouTube & Online Lectures: Paste links and watch Audionotes create content from them. Professionals & Entrepreneurs Meeting Minutes: Real-time transcription with speaker detection. - Action Items & Tasks: Automatically extract to-do lists and follow-ups. - Emails & Reports: Generate polished emails, client updates, and summaries from voice recordings. Healthcare Professionals - Medical Transcription: Dictate SOAP notes and patient summaries. - Patient Interaction Logs: Quickly transcribe consults for accurate documentation. Content Creators - Blog Posts & Social Media: Convert voice thoughts into polished articles, LinkedIn posts, or tweet threads. - Script Generation: Draft YouTube video scripts or podcast outlines from raw voice notes. ADHD & Neurodiverse Users - Brain Dump: Record thoughts without the overwhelm of typing. - Focus & Organization: AI organizes, summarizes, and structures your ideas. - Task Breakdown: Let Audionotes turn big ideas into clear steps. KEY INTEGRATIONS & PLATFORMS - WhatsApp Bot: Send voice notes, receive transcripts instantly. - Zapier & Notion: Automate workflows, connect with thousands of other apps. - Chrome Extension: Capture web content or record directly from your browser. - Webhook Support: Build custom integrations and scale with ease. HOW AUDIONOTES EXCELS - Minutes AI Alternative: Get accurate speaker-labeled meeting transcriptions, plus advanced AI functionalities for better context. - Better Than Otter: Enjoy comprehensive summarization, custom workflows, and direct WhatsApp integration. - Rivals Fireflies, Coconote, & VoiceNotes: Unleash deeper AI insights, multi-language support, and robust cross-platform sync. - Perfect for Dictation & Voice Memos: Seamlessly convert casual voice recordings or formal meeting audio into text you can act on. PRICING & SUBSCRIPTION - Payments charged to your iTunes account upon purchase confirmation. - Subscription auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Manage subscriptions in your Account Settings. PRIVACY & SECURITY - Your data belongs to you. Audionotes does not sell or share user data. View our policies for details: Privacy Policy: https://www.audionotes.app/privacypolicy Terms of Service: https://www.audionotes.app/tos

About

PDF Editor

Edit, annotate, sign, and summarize documents on your iPhone. This app uses AI to generate quick summaries of long PDFs, saving you time. It's ideal for students and professionals who manage documents on the go.

Highlights
  • AI-powered PDF summarization
  • Annotate and highlight documents
  • Sign and comment on PDFs
  • Add drawings and notes
  • Reader mode for comfortable viewing
Features
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PDF Editor — AI-powered PDF Tools Take full control of your PDFs with PDF Editor — the ultimate all-in-one app for editing, annotating, signing, and summarizing documents on your iPhone. With AI-powered summaries, you can instantly understand long PDFs without wasting time. Perfect for students, professionals, and anyone who works with documents on the go! Key Features: • Annotate & Highlight – Mark important sections and add notes for better organization. • Sign & Comment – Add digital signatures and provide feedback effortlessly. • AI Summarize – Generate quick, concise summaries of any PDF to save time. • Draw & Notes – Sketch, write notes, and make your PDFs interactive. • Reader Mode – Comfortable reading on the go. Perfect for students, professionals, and anyone who works with documents daily. Stay organized, work faster, and simplify PDF management with PDF Editor. Privacy Policy: https://xpdfeditor.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://xpdfeditor.com/terms

Screenshots

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PDF Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Audionotes at 94 against PDF Editor's 1. PDF Editor's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 days) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Audionotes sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and PDF Editor sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PDF Editor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Audionotes has 94 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Audionotes ships an update every 8 days, PDF Editor every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Audionotes versus PDF Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudionotesPDF Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (94 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings94 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.016
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVatsal SanghviNOVA APPS TEKNOLOJI LIMITED SIRKETI

Customer experience

Audionotes

All ratings94 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral1.1%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

PDF Editor

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

18 purchases

Audionotes

Subscriptions18
  • Audionotes Personal Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Audionotes Personal Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Audionotes Pro Weekly$8.997 Days
Show 15 more
  • Audionotes Personal Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Audionotes Ultra Weekly$12.997 Days
  • Audionotes Pro Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Audionotes Pro Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Audionotes Pro Monthly$29.991 Month
  • Audionotes Ultra Monthly3 Days trial$39.991 Month
  • Audionotes Personal Annual2 variants$49.991 Year
  • Audionotes Pro Annual$64.991 Year
  • Audionotes Personal Annual$69.991 Year
  • Audionotes Pro Annual$89.991 Year
  • Pro Annual Intro$99.991 Year
  • Audionotes Pro Annual3 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Audionotes Pro Annual$129.991 Year
  • Audionotes Pro Annual3 Days trial$129.991 Year
  • Audionotes Annual Ultra3 Days trial$229.991 Year
9 purchases

PDF Editor

Subscriptions9
  • Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Weekly + Trial3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Weekly$9.997 Days
Show 6 more
  • Weekly + Trial3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Weekly + Trial7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Monthly$15.991 Month
  • Monthly + Trial3 Days trial$15.991 Month
  • Annual$39.991 Year
  • Annual + Trial3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Audionotes free?
Audionotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Editor free?
PDF Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Audionotes or PDF Editor?
PDF Editor is rated higher. Audionotes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 94 ratings, while PDF Editor averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Audionotes or PDF Editor have ads?
Neither Audionotes nor PDF Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Audionotes or PDF Editor?
Audionotes ships an update every 8 days, and PDF Editor every 2 days. Most recently, Audionotes was updated on September 23, 2026 and PDF Editor on September 11, 2026.

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