Comparison

AfterTalk 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

AfterTalk

This AI-powered tool automatically transcribes audio recordings into text, generating formatted notes, summaries, and allowing you to ask questions about the content. It's designed to help you focus on conversations by handling note-taking and transcription.

Highlights
  • Automatic AI transcription
  • Meeting notes and summaries
  • Searchable transcripts
  • AI-powered Q&A on audio
  • Keyword and language customization
  • Export and share notes
Features
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AfterTalk automatically does your meeting notes and transcriptions with AI. AfterTalk records audio and provides word for word transcripts. Then, it gives you formatted notes, summaries, and the ability to search for key terms and topics. You can ask questions like "What were the main action items?" or "Summarize the key points from the discussion." AfterTalk takes care of your notes so you can stay focused on what's important. It's built with privacy in mind, meaning AfterTalk will never sell or provide third-party access to your data. AfterTalk is great for: - Taking meeting notes automatically and easily sharing with your coworkers - Recording and transcribing interviews, lectures, podcasts, webinars, and keynotes - Capturing important conversations and presentations Record & Transcribe - Start recording with one click - Specify keywords (uncommon words, terms, acronyms, names, etc.) for AfterTalk AI to listen for - Specify transcription and summary languages (e.g., transcribe in Spanish, take notes in English) - Get a highly accurate transcription - See a list of key points to review later - Ask questions and chat with the recording using AI AI Notes & Formatting - Automatic punctuation, capitalization, and line breaks - Smart summaries with key takeaways and action points - Search for important words from the audio - Edit the text to fix any mistakes - Export and share with ease Download AfterTalk for free and explore the interface using a demo note. Get full access with a Pro subscription to record and import audio, transcribe, receive summaries, and use the AI chat assistant. This app offers auto-renewing subscriptions. Payments will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Privacy Policy: https://aftertalkapp.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://aftertalkapp.com/terms-of-service

About

PDF Editor

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools to create, edit, convert, and scan documents on any device. It allows for direct text and image editing, smart scanning, electronic signatures, and format conversions. Unlock advanced features with the Pro version for a complete document management solution.

Highlights
  • Edit text and images directly in PDFs
  • Smart document scanning with edge detection
  • Add electronic signatures and fill forms
  • Convert PDFs to/from various formats (DOC, JPG, PNG)
  • OCR for text extraction from scans
  • Combine and organize PDF pages
  • Share and print documents
Features
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Scan paper to PDF, sign contracts with your real handwriting, convert files and organize every document in one app. PDF Editor turns your iPhone and iPad into a pocket office: from a quick receipt scan to a signed, password-protected agreement in a few taps. SIGN DOCUMENTS • Draw your signature with a pen, marker, fountain pen or pencil, and choose ink color and thickness • Or take a photo of your signature on paper and use it right away • Keep signatures and initials in your own library, and rename or redraw them anytime • Add the date and your name next to the signature • Move, resize, rotate and straighten every element, or place it on all pages at once • Save a signed copy and share it immediately SCAN AND RECOGNIZE TEXT • Document scanner with automatic edge detection and cropping • Dedicated modes for ID cards, passports and books • Scan to Text: recognize text on your device and copy it anywhere • Read QR codes and barcodes EDIT AND ANNOTATE • Add text with your choice of font size, color and style • Insert images, shapes and stamps, or draw freehand • Highlight, underline and strike through text, and leave sticky notes • Fill in PDF forms • Create a blank PDF or merge several PDFs into one CONVERT FILES • Photos and images to PDF, PDF pages to JPG or PNG • Word to PDF and PDF to Word • PowerPoint, EPUB and TXT to PDF • HEIC, WebP and RAW images to PNG, Excel to CSV Some conversions are processed online and need an internet connection. PDF TOOLS Split, compress, protect with a password, unlock, add a watermark, number pages, add headers and footers, edit metadata and print only the pages you need. MANAGE PAGES Reorder, rotate, duplicate, extract or delete pages, insert blank pages and undo any change. READ COMFORTABLY Search inside documents, add bookmarks, jump through the table of contents or to any page, switch to night mode and continue where you left off. STAY ORGANIZED Folders, tags, favorites, search and sorting keep your files in order. Open PDFs from the Files app or any other app, and add home screen widgets for one-tap scanning, signing, converting and your recent documents. Lock the app with Face ID. PDF EDITOR PRO Upgrade to Pro to unlock document signing, the page manager, advanced tools (split, compress, password protection, unlock, watermark, page numbers), ID, passport and book scan modes, the QR scanner, online file conversions, Face ID lock and saving annotations in the reader. Pro is an auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16ca-D3QztY71iRZNz67LPvMY0btYako2KRkCORCE9-M/edit Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1769ie2DtbxBNRxnLQ6XSMzlTHvtHfAnMqxzMaLqc2yM/edit

Screenshots

AfterTalk4 screens
PDF Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

AfterTalk and PDF Editor both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of PDF Editor's written reviews are positive against 67% of AfterTalk's. PDF Editor also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. AfterTalk sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and PDF Editor sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 62 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of AfterTalk's written reviews are positive against 100% of PDF Editor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AfterTalk ships an update every 9 days, PDF Editor every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AfterTalk versus PDF Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAfterTalkPDF Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (32 ratings)4.7 (62 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3262 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB122 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHoly TractionHRHELPERG LLC

Customer experience

AfterTalk

All ratings30 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

PDF Editor

All ratings62 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

AfterTalk

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly$12.997 Days
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  • Monthly7 Days trial$22.991 Month
  • Annual$49.991 Year
  • Annual7 Days trial$148.991 Year
6 purchases

PDF Editor

Subscriptions6
  • Editor PRO - Weekly Special$6.997 Days
  • Editor PRO - Weekly Access3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Editor PRO - 3 Month Special$24.993 Months
Show 3 more
  • Editor PRO - 3 Month Access3 Days trial$29.993 Months
  • Editor PRO - Yearly Special$49.991 Year
  • Editor PRO - Yearly Access3 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is AfterTalk free?
AfterTalk 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, AfterTalk or PDF Editor?
PDF Editor is rated higher. AfterTalk averages 4.5 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while PDF Editor averages 4.7 from 62 ratings.
Do AfterTalk or PDF Editor have ads?
Both AfterTalk and PDF Editor show ads.
Which is updated more often, AfterTalk or PDF Editor?
AfterTalk ships an update every 9 days, and PDF Editor every 3 days. Most recently, AfterTalk was updated on October 24, 2026 and PDF Editor on October 24, 2026.

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