# Summary vs PDF Rocket

The clearest difference is ads: PDF Rocket at none against Summary's shown. PDF Rocket also leads on ratings volume (50 vs 12). Summary's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Summary sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days and PDF Rocket sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PDF Rocket holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 50 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Summary ships an update every 6 days, PDF Rocket weekly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Summary | PDF Rocket |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summary-ai-note-taker-notimo/id6749896503/reviews) | **[4.9 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-rocket-signature-creator/id6751297151/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **50** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 185 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lester Johnson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876154470) | [Rasul Aghakishiyev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1738904422) |

## What reviewers say

### Summary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summary-ai-note-taker-notimo/id6749896503)

This app uses AI to transcribe audio and text, generating concise summaries and study tools like flashcards. It helps users capture, understand, and remember information from lectures, meetings, and other sources.

**Highlights:** AI transcription of audio and text, Automatic content summarization, Flashcard and quiz generation, Personal knowledge library, Camera text scanning, Link integration for webinars

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Week | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Month subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| Month subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| Year subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Lecture AI Note Taker, Summary | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Year subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Year subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Lecture AI Note Taker, Summary | $24.99 | one-time |


### PDF Rocket

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-rocket-signature-creator/id6751297151)

Easily sign and fill PDF documents directly from your device. This app allows you to create and save signatures, scan paper documents into PDF, and manage your files with advanced tools like merging and password protection. Achieve professional results without printing or scanning.

**Highlights:** Create and save personal signatures, Fill and sign PDF forms, Scan paper documents to PDF, Merge and organize PDF files, Add password protection, Export PDFs

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Summary free?

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

### Is PDF Rocket free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Summary or PDF Rocket?

PDF Rocket is rated higher. Summary averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while PDF Rocket averages 4.9 from 50 ratings.

### Do Summary or PDF Rocket have ads?

Summary shows ads; PDF Rocket does not.

### Which is updated more often, Summary or PDF Rocket?

Summary ships an update every 6 days, and PDF Rocket weekly. Most recently, Summary was updated on October 30, 2026 and PDF Rocket on October 30, 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.*