Comparison

PDFScan Mate vs LoroNote

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

Head to head
About

PDFScan Mate

Features
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Your all-in-one PDF toolkit — scan, edit, convert, and organise files in seconds. Whether you're merging documents, splitting PDFs, or converting images from your gallery or camera, everything is just a tap away. Secure your files with biometric or passcode lock, and manage them easily with folders, smart previews, and quick actions. Enjoy seamless iCloud backup for productivity on any device. Key Features: Convert images to PDF from gallery or camera Split and merge PDFs with intuitive drag-and-drop Edit pages — crop, rotate, apply filters, resize Organise files — create folders, rename, move, and share Secure access with Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode Quick Actions for instant access to common PDF tools Automatic iCloud backup to keep files safe From scanning to securing — this app does it all, beautifully.

About

LoroNote

This AI-powered voice recorder offers studio-grade transcription with advanced privacy features. It processes audio entirely on-device, supports over 100 languages, and integrates with Apple Intelligence for enhanced productivity. Features include on-wrist recording, import/export options, and smart organization tools.

Highlights
  • On-device AI transcription
  • 100% privacy
  • Offline functionality
  • Apple Intelligence integration
  • Apple Watch app
  • Import/export audio and text
  • Customizable dictionary
Features
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LoroNote is the ultimate AI transcription voice recorder. Experience studio-grade accuracy with OpenAI’s Whisper Large V3 Turbo engine, processed 100% on-device for unmatched privacy and security. ■ Why LoroNote? • Fast & Accurate: High-speed transcription with professional-grade accuracy. • 100% Private: All audio and text are processed locally on your iPhone. No data ever leaves your device. • Offline Ready: Works perfectly in Airplane Mode or without internet. ■ Powerful AI Features ▶ On-Device Whisper Large V3 Turbo We’ve optimized the state-of-the-art Whisper Large V3 Turbo model to run directly on your iPhone. Get the highest possible accuracy and speed available on a mobile device, without the privacy risks or delays of cloud servers. ▶ Apple Intelligence Integration Supercharge your productivity with Apple Intelligence. Instantly summarize hour-long meetings, extract key action items, and refine your notes using the latest on-device AI capabilities. ▶ Speaker Identification See who's speaking, rename speakers, and share transcripts with speaker labels. ▶ Apple Watch App & Complications Record ideas, memos, or conversations directly from your wrist. Add complications to your watch face for instant access. Your recordings automatically sync to your iPhone for transcription when connected. ▶ iPad Support Experience LoroNote on the big screen. Fully optimized for iPad, making it perfect for reviewing transcripts, editing notes, and multitasking with Split View and Slide Over. ▶ Home & Lock Screen Widgets Start recording or access your recent notes instantly with customizable widgets. Capture the moment before it passes. ■ Pro-Grade Tools ▶ Import & Export • Import Audio/Video: Transcribe mp3, wav, m4a, mp4, mov, and more. • Export Anywhere: Save as Text (TXT) or Subtitles (SRT). Share to Notes, Files, or any other app. ▶ Smart Organization • Folders & Calendar: Organize notes by topic or date. • Search & Replace: Instantly find keywords or batch-replace terms across transcripts. • Custom Dictionary: Add names, technical jargon, or acronyms for perfect recognition. ▶ Advanced Playback • Listen while you read with synced text highlighting. • Edit text easily while listening to the original audio. ■ Supported Languages Auto-detects and transcribes over 100 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and many more. ■ Recommended For • Meetings: Securely record sensitive business discussions. • Students: Transcribe entire lectures for easy review and searching. • Creators: Generate subtitles (SRT) for your videos in minutes. • Journalists: Record interviews and get immediate, searchable text. ■ Usage Note • Supported Devices: - iPhone 13 or later (2021~) - iPhone SE 3rd generation (2022~) - iPad mini 6th generation or later (2021~) - iPad 11th generation or later (2025~) - iPad Air M1 or later (2022~) - iPad Pro M1 or later (2021~) • LoroNote utilizes your device's powerful GPU for fast, accurate transcription. For the best performance on long recordings, please keep the app open during processing. ■ Customer Support • Email: support@loronote.com • Privacy Policy: https://loronote.com/privacy • Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PDFScan Mate4 screens
LoroNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LoroNote at every 4 days against PDFScan Mate's every 2 months. LoroNote also leads on device support (3 vs 1). PDFScan Mate's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. PDFScan Mate sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and LoroNote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDFScan Mate ships an update every 2 months, LoroNote every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PDFScan Mate versus LoroNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDFScan MateLoroNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (54 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—86.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—54 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB696 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSwati SumanRich Soft Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PDFScan Mate

Subscriptions1
  • Basic Monthly Plan$0.991 Month
4 purchases

LoroNote

Subscriptions3
  • Loro Pro Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is PDFScan Mate free?
PDFScan Mate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LoroNote free?
LoroNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PDFScan Mate or LoroNote have ads?
Neither PDFScan Mate nor LoroNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PDFScan Mate or LoroNote?
PDFScan Mate ships an update every 2 months, and LoroNote every 4 days. Most recently, PDFScan Mate was updated on October 30, 2026 and LoroNote on November 5, 2026.

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