# HiNoter vs PDF Converter

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HiNoter at 62% against PDF Converter's 21%. HiNoter also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). PDF Converter's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HiNoter sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and PDF Converter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HiNoter holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HiNoter has 946 ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of HiNoter's written reviews are positive against 21% of PDF Converter's.

HiNoter ships an update every 8 days, PDF Converter every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | HiNoter | PDF Converter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (946 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hinoter-ai-note-taker/id6747097475/reviews)** | [4.5 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-converter-ocr-reader/id6758373190/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **946** | 44 |
| Positive reviews | **61.7% of reviews** | 21.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#191** | — |
| Size | 138 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AISION PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6809294338) | [Hitek Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774064976) |

## What reviewers say

### HiNoter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hinoter-ai-note-taker/id6747097475)

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app automatically records, transcribes, and summarizes your meetings, lectures, and interviews. It allows you to stay focused while capturing all important information, with features like AI-generated summaries, mind maps, and searchable transcripts.

**Highlights:** One-tap audio recording, AI-powered transcription with speaker labels, Concise AI-generated summaries, AI-generated mind maps, Ask AI questions about recordings, Searchable transcripts, Automatic calendar meeting recording

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Unlimited | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Unlimited | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Unlimited | $69.99 | per year |
| Annual Unlimited | $79.99 | per year |
| 10-hour transcription duration | $1.69 | one-time |
| 10-hour transcription duration | $4.19 | one-time |
| 100hour transcription duration | $12.49 | one-time |
| 50G Cloud Capacity | $27.49 | one-time |
| 500hour transcription duration | $53.99 | one-time |
| Three-year membership | $119.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $399.00 | one-time |


### PDF Converter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-converter-ocr-reader/id6758373190)

Effortlessly transform paper documents into digital files with scanning, text recognition, and editing tools. Ideal for students, professionals, and everyday users needing to organize and manage documents.

**Highlights:** Photo scanning to digital files, OCR text recognition and copying, Import and view local PDFs, Page management (delete, rearrange), Highlighting and annotation tools, Intuitive user interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF Converter Ad-Free | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Converter Ad-Free | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HiNoter free?

HiNoter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PDF Converter free?

PDF Converter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HiNoter or PDF Converter?

HiNoter is rated higher. HiNoter averages 4.8 out of 5 from 946 ratings, while PDF Converter averages 4.5 from 44 ratings.

### Do HiNoter or PDF Converter have ads?

PDF Converter shows ads; HiNoter does not.

### Which is updated more often, HiNoter or PDF Converter?

HiNoter ships an update every 8 days, and PDF Converter every 2 weeks. Most recently, HiNoter was updated on October 25, 2026 and PDF Converter on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*