# PDF Converter vs Notebook

The clearest difference is monetization model: PDF Converter at freemium against Notebook's subscription. Notebook's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.6) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Converter sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Notebook sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Notebook holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 16 respectively.

PDF Converter ships an update every 6 weeks, Notebook every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Converter | Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-converter-convert-to-pdf/id6747522301/reviews) | **[4.1 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-note-taking/id6748007452/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 16 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 104 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roberto Hayes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821738008) | [Christopher Martin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823864832) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Converter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-converter-convert-to-pdf/id6747522301)

Easily convert various file types like images, documents, and ebooks to PDF. Select files from multiple sources, track conversion progress, and share or print your converted documents.

**Highlights:** Supports PDF, DOC, JPG, PNG, XLS, EPUB, PPT, RTF, MOBI, SVG, PSD, TIFF, Import from gallery, camera, file manager, websites, and text files, Real-time progress updates and notifications, History log for converted files, Share, save, or print converted files, Unlimited conversions with premium upgrade

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


### Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-note-taking/id6748007452)

Create, organize, and manage text notes with a rich editor and powerful search. Capture ideas, scan documents, and attach files. Features include AI content generation and Face ID protected content.

**Highlights:** Rich text editing, Folder organization, Customizable tags, Powerful search, Document scanning (OCR), AI chatbot for content generation, Face ID protected content

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Converter free?

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

### Is Notebook free?

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

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

Notebook is rated higher. PDF Converter averages 3.6 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Notebook averages 4.1 from 16 ratings.

### Do PDF Converter or Notebook have ads?

Neither PDF Converter nor Notebook shows ads.

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

PDF Converter ships an update every 6 weeks, and Notebook every 2 weeks. Most recently, PDF Converter was updated on September 17, 2026 and Notebook on September 19, 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.*