Comparison

PDF Noted vs OneSync

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

Head to head
About

PDF Noted

Features
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Effortlessly extract, view, and export highlights and notes from your PDFs. PDF Noted is a simple, focused utility that turns your annotations — highlights, underlines, and notes — into clean, readable text. Whether you're studying, reviewing research, or preparing summaries, PDF Noted helps you quickly capture what's important. Features: • Extract highlights, underlines, and notes from PDFs. • Export your annotations as plain text or RTF (styled text). • Extract annotations from PDFs in any app by using the Share menu. Full Version — one-time purchase ($7.99): • Unlock all features with no limitations.

About

OneSync

Instantly share files and text between all your devices without needing to sign up. Use QR codes for quick connections and enjoy secure, end-to-end encrypted transfers. Ideal for personal use or quick transfers to friends.

Highlights
  • Instant cross-platform file sharing
  • QR code for quick session joining
  • Secure end-to-end encryption
  • No sign-up required
  • Share text and files
Features
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OneSync sends files and text between your phone, tablet and computer in seconds. No account, no cable, no pairing. HOW IT WORKS 1. Start a session on one device. You get a QR code and a short code. 2. On another device or any web browser (onesync-web.setlog.net), scan the QR code or enter the code. 3. Send files and text. Every device in the session receives them. HIGHLIGHTS • Works across your phone, tablet and computer (web) • No sign-up, no login • Share straight from other apps through the share sheet • Join with a QR code, a code or a link • Files and text are deleted from our server after the session ends • Up to 2 devices per session (10 with Pro) FREE AND PRO Free: files up to 200MB each, sessions up to 1 hour, up to 2 devices, supported by ads. Optionally watch an ad in a session to send files up to 1GB each in that session only. OneSync Pro: files up to 5GB each, sessions up to 24 hours, up to 10 devices, no ads. 7-day free trial for new subscribers. A subscription applies to the platform where you buy it. PRIVACY AND SECURITY Transfers use encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS). OneSync is not end-to-end encrypted, so please do not share highly sensitive files. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION OneSync Pro is an auto-renewing subscription, monthly or yearly, with a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase (after the trial ends). The subscription renews automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel any time in Settings > your name > Subscriptions. Any unused part of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. The price is shown in the app and the App Store before you subscribe. Terms of Use: https://onesync-web.setlog.net/terms Privacy Policy: https://onesync-web.setlog.net/privacy

Screenshots

PDF Noted3 screens
OneSync4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PDF Noted at none against OneSync's shown. OneSync's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases 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. PDF Noted sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and OneSync sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
PDF Noted versus OneSync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF NotedOneSync
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReferencesOnTapJUKI JUNG

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PDF Noted

One-time1
  • Full Version$7.99
2 purchases

OneSync

Subscriptions2
  • OneSync Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • OneSync Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is PDF Noted free?
PDF Noted is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OneSync free?
OneSync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PDF Noted or OneSync have ads?
OneSync shows ads; PDF Noted does not.

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