Syver vs Pearnotes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Syver
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Syver enhances everyday browsing on iOS by combining smart automation, privacy-focused tools, and AI-powered summaries β all seamlessly integrated into Safari. Designed for people who read a lot on the web, Syver helps you consume content more comfortably, reduce distractions, and save concise summaries of articles for later. Key Features β’ Auto Scroll Read hands-free with smooth, gesture-controlled auto-scrolling β perfect for long articles and focused reading. β’ Content Blocker A native Safari content blocker that reduces ads and trackers, helping pages load faster and stay cleaner. β’ Cookie Banner Automation Automatically handles common cookie consent banners to minimize browsing interruptions. β’ AI-Powered Summaries Generate concise summaries of web pages directly from Safari. Syver uses OpenRouter and lets you choose your preferred AI model while using your own API key. β’ Save & Organize Summaries Store generated summaries in the Syver app, browse them offline, and keep them synchronized across your devices. Customizable & Transparent β’ Choose your AI model β’ Full control over preferences β’ No hidden processing or server-side storage of your content How It Works Syver consists of a Safari Web Extension and a companion iOS app: β’ The Safari Extension enhances browsing with automation and AI summaries β’ The iOS app lets you configure settings and manage saved summaries Some features require a short initial setup, including enabling the Safari extension and providing an OpenRouter API key. Privacy First Your data stays yours: β’ AI requests go directly to OpenRouter using your own API key β’ Summaries are stored locally and synced via iCloud β’ Syver does not collect, track, or sell user data Support β’ Questions or feedback: syver.apps@gmail.com
Pearnotes
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ASK YOUR NOTES - Save a drawing, photo, or PDF and the title, summary, and tags are filled in. - Ask a question and get an answer from your notes. Available where Apple Intelligence is enabled. PDFS AND PHOTOS - Add a PDF to a note and annotate it page by page, then share it as a PDF or a PNG. - Add a photo as the canvas background and draw on top of it. - Write and sketch with Apple Pencil, Apple Pencil Pro, or your finger. - Pearnotes can open onto a blank page. TIMERS AND D-DAY Set a countdown, a time, or a date, in any timezone. Recurring timers show D-Day. Color changes as the time gets close. Pin a timer to a widget. ICLOUD SYNC Notes and timers stay in sync over iCloud. Access them on Mac, iPhone, and iPad.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Pearnotes at 3 against Syver's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Syver | Pearnotes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 β better | 17.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wiktor Drab | Braveyo LLC |
In-app purchases
Syver
No in-app purchases
Pearnotes
No in-app purchases





