Smart PDF Toolkit vs CapturedIt

Smart PDF Toolkit is a fast, secure, and easy-to-use PDF reader app that lets you open, read, and manage your PDF documents offline. Whether it's ebooks, study notes, work files, or scanned documents, our lightweight PDF viewer handles it all with speed and simplicity. With powerful tools like bookmarks, file renaming, dark mode, and a clean reading experience, Smart PDF Toolkit makes PDF reading comfortable and efficient—without needing an internet connection or login.

CapturedIt is your AI-powered memory layer. Save links, notes, photos, voice memos, document scans, screen recordings, and files — all in one searchable library you can ask questions over. Capture everything The Capture tab is your inbox. Add content from eight sources: • Links — paste or type any URL • Text — quick notes and clippings • Camera — snap a photo directly • Photos — import from your library • Document scan — VisionKit-powered multi-page scanner • Voice — record voice memos with AI transcription • Screen recordings — import from Control Center recordings • Files — any document from the Files app You can also share content from Safari, other apps, or the clipboard using the built-in Share Extension. Your library, organized Browse, search, and filter your entire collection. Items sync across devices via the cloud. Use Smart Folders (saved views) to organize by type, date, category, source, or AI status. Pull to refresh, toggle between list and grid, and sort by newest, oldest, or relevance. Just Ask — AI-powered answers Ask anything about your saved items. CapturedIt's AI searches your library and delivers answers with source citations. Ask "What did I save about…" or "Summarize my recent captures" and get instant, contextual answers. Per-item AI assist Every item in your library can be analyzed by AI — get summaries, key dates, related items, and more. Plans Some features require a paid plan on your CapturedIt account. Plans and account management live on the other platforms your account already works with — not inside the iOS app. Privacy & security • Biometric lock (Face ID / Touch ID) for sensitive sections • Local data stays on device; syncs only with your cloud account • Sign in with Apple or Google • No tracking (NSPrivacyTracking = false) More features • Share Extension — save from any app • Home Screen widgets (capture shortcuts + Just Ask) • Live Activities for AI processing status • Siri Shortcuts — capture and Just Ask • Push notifications for digests and updates • Weekly digest — see what you captured this week • Background sync to keep your library fresh • iPad support with adaptive split-view layout • Offline queue — captures sync when you're back online