Comparison

SwiftPDF vs DarklingNotebook

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

Head to head

About

SwiftPDF

Features

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No Ads, No Tracking – Just a Simple & Secure PDF Tool Your files stay private, processed entirely on your device—only shared when you decide. Ideal for Students, Professionals & Daily Use From annotating study notes to editing contracts or managing personal documents, [Tool Name] makes PDFs effortless. Download Now & Streamline Your Workflow!

About

DarklingNotebook

Features

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DarklingNotebook is a dark-themed note-taking app designed for creative workers and writing enthusiasts. Capture fleeting inspirations in the darkness, record every precious thought, and make writing a pleasure. With a pure dark design style, it protects your eyes and keeps you comfortable during late-night creative sessions.

Screenshots

SwiftPDF4 screens

DarklingNotebook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DarklingNotebook at every 2 weeks against SwiftPDF's every 13 months. SwiftPDF's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SwiftPDF ships an update every 13 months, DarklingNotebook every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

SwiftPDF versus DarklingNotebook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	SwiftPDF	DarklingNotebook
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 13 months	Every 2 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	13.0 — better	15.6
Further details — not scored
Size	44 MB	70 MB
Age rating	17+	4+
Developer	IINTERGO PTE. LTD.	雪莲张

In-app purchases

None

SwiftPDF

No in-app purchases

None

DarklingNotebook

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SwiftPDF free?

SwiftPDF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is DarklingNotebook free?

DarklingNotebook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do SwiftPDF or DarklingNotebook have ads?

Neither SwiftPDF nor DarklingNotebook shows ads.

Which is updated more often, SwiftPDF or DarklingNotebook?

SwiftPDF ships an update every 13 months, and DarklingNotebook every 2 weeks. Most recently, SwiftPDF was updated on October 12, 2026 and DarklingNotebook on October 13, 2026.