Comparison

PDF Converterㅤ vs Notebook

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

Head to head
About

PDF Converterㅤ

Easily convert documents and images to and from PDF, TXT, RTF, and HTML. Extract text, annotate directly on PDFs, and manage all your files in one convenient place. Offers a smooth and efficient document management experience.

Highlights
  • Convert to/from PDF, TXT, RTF, HTML
  • Convert JPG, PNG, BMP to PDF
  • Extract text from documents
  • Draw and annotate on PDFs
  • All-in-one document management
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Our app is an all-in-one solution for effortlessly converting documents between multiple formats. Easily transform files to and from PDF, TXT, RTF, and HTML, and convert images such as JPG, PNG, and BMP into PDFs. Quickly extract text from a variety of document types, and use built-in tools to draw or annotate directly on your PDFs. Our app offers a smooth and convenient way to manage and convert all your documents in one place. Subscription Information: Access to all features requires an active subscription, which you can manage or cancel at any time through your device’s subscription settings. Privacy Policy Link: https://sites.google.com/view/pdfsharpapp/privacy-policy?authuser=1 Terms of Use Link: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Notebook

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
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Our app is your all-in-one solution for creating, organizing, and managing text notes with ease. Effortlessly create and edit notes, organize them into folders, and sort everything using customizable tags. Favorite your most-used folders for instant access right from the main screen. Find any note quickly with powerful search by title or content. Capture ideas on the go or scan documents using built-in OCR technology. Edit your notes with a rich text editor supporting bold, italics, headings, lists, and quotes. Easily move, delete, or create new text blocks for flexible note structuring. Attach images, links, files, and scanned text directly into your notes. Enjoy privacy features like hidden content protected by Face ID.Our app also features an integrated AI chatbot to help generate content based on your notes. Access to all features requires a subscription, which you can cancel anytime via your device's subscription settings. This application contains auto-renewable subscriptions and In-App Purchases. 1 week, Weekly: $4.99 1 month, Monthly: $12.99 1 year, Yearly: $39.99 Lifetime: $59.99 Privacy Policy Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15nvT5fRS7fD0jBpBiiDUw7_AAUvIinyR3Gd3h54Wb2w/edit?tab=t.0 Terms of Use Link: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PDF Converterㅤ4 screens
Notebook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PDF Converterㅤ at 4.4 against Notebook's 4.1. Notebook's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (16 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Converterㅤ sells 6 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PDF Converterㅤ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 16 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Converterㅤ ships an update every 5 weeks, Notebook every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
PDF Converterㅤ versus Notebook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF ConverterㅤNotebook
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (5 ratings) — better4.1 (16 ratings)
Number of ratings516 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.316.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJulian MayoChristopher Martin

Customer experience

PDF Converterㅤ

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Notebook

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

PDF Converterㅤ

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial2 variants$4.997 Days
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
Show 2 more
  • Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99
5 purchases

Notebook

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$12.991 Month
Show 1 more
  • Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is PDF Converterㅤ free?
PDF Converterㅤ 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 Converterㅤ or Notebook?
PDF Converterㅤ is rated higher. PDF Converterㅤ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Notebook averages 4.1 from 16 ratings.
Do PDF Converterㅤ or Notebook have ads?
Neither PDF Converterㅤ nor Notebook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PDF Converterㅤ or Notebook?
PDF Converterㅤ ships an update every 5 weeks, and Notebook every 2 weeks. Most recently, PDF Converterㅤ was updated on September 15, 2026 and Notebook on September 19, 2026.

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