Comparison

Note by Chat & Send Files vs Chat PDF

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

Head to head
About

Note by Chat & Send Files

Features
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Most note apps are bloated. They make simple things complicated. We made SelfChatNote to do the opposite. — THINK IN STREAMS — Your mind doesn't work in folders and documents. It flows. SelfChatNote works the same way – just write what's on your mind, like texting yourself. Pin the important stuff. Archive what's done. Drag to rearrange. That's it. — TODOS WITHOUT ANOTHER APP — Why do you need a separate app for tasks? You don't. Write your todos alongside your thoughts. Flip to Todo View when you need to see everything. Check things off. Move on with your life. — SEND FILE QUICK — Sometimes dropping doesn't work. Sometimes you're on different networks. Sometimes your PC doesn't even support it. We get it. Send File Quick lets you move files between your desktop and phone without the headache. Scan a code, pick a file, done. No cables. No cloud uploads. No waiting for devices to "discover" each other. — MARKDOWN, IF YOU WANT — We support it. But we won't force it on you. Just type normally if that's your thing. — THE POINT — No clutter. No complexity. Just you and your thoughts, organized the way they naturally flow. Terms of Use: http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula

About

Chat PDF

Transform text or PDFs into usable documents or extract information by asking questions. Convert plain text or DOCX files into clean PDFs, or upload PDFs to get summaries and answers.

Highlights
  • Convert text to PDF
  • Convert DOCX to PDF
  • Upload and query PDFs
  • Get document summaries
  • Extract specific details from PDFs
  • No watermarks or ads
Features
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Turn Any Text or PDF Into Something Useful – Instantly. Got notes, a DOCX file, a long to-do list, or a PDF you need to understand fast? This app works both ways: convert your content into clean PDFs, or drop in a PDF and ask it questions in plain English. One app, two superpowers. 1. Create Plain text to PDF in seconds — clean layout, no formatting surprises Import a DOCX and get a polished PDF instantly Zero watermarks, zero ads, zero hassle 2. Chat Upload any PDF and ask it anything — summaries, key facts, specific details Get answers grounded in your document, not guesswork Works great for contracts, notes, reports, study material, and more Simple enough for anyone. Useful enough for everyone — students, writers, professionals, or anyone who's ever squinted at a 40-page PDF SUBSCRIPTION AND TERMS Text to PDF offers auto-renewing yearly and weekly subscription options for access to the app's features and content. Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each term and payment will be charged through your iTunes account. You can turn off auto-renew at any time from your iTunes account settings, but refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. To avoid renewal, you must cancel at least 24 hours before your subscription ends. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. All text and DOCX to PDF conversion features are available with a paid subscription. Whether you're a student, writer, or someone who just really loves tidy documents - this app has your back. Terms of Use: https://appmasters.com/terms/

Screenshots

Note by Chat & Send Files3 screens
Chat PDF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Note by Chat & Send Files at none against Chat PDF's 5. Note by Chat & Send Files also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.5). Chat PDF's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 11 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Chat PDF sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Note by Chat & Send Files asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Note by Chat & Send Files ships an update every 11 months, Chat PDF fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Note by Chat & Send Files versus Chat PDF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNote by Chat & Send FilesChat PDF
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—16 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB26 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperShotdoorTap Tap Slide

In-app purchases

None

Note by Chat & Send Files

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Chat PDF

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Annual Subscription$19.991 Year
  • yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • yearly1 Month trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Note by Chat & Send Files free?
Note by Chat & Send Files is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chat PDF free?
Chat PDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Note by Chat & Send Files or Chat PDF have ads?
Neither Note by Chat & Send Files nor Chat PDF shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Note by Chat & Send Files or Chat PDF?
Note by Chat & Send Files ships an update every 11 months, and Chat PDF fortnightly. Most recently, Note by Chat & Send Files was updated on September 19, 2026 and Chat PDF on September 10, 2026.

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