Comparison

PDF Compressor vs Notes Me

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

Head to head
About

PDF Compressor

Easily reduce the size of PDF files without sacrificing quality. Organize documents with folders and import PDFs instantly. Ideal for students, professionals, and anyone needing to manage digital documents efficiently.

Highlights
  • Ultra-efficient PDF compression (up to 98%)
  • High-quality output
  • Simple file picker
  • Built-in folder organization
  • Fast, intuitive interface
  • Works offline
  • Share compressed PDFs (Premium)
Features
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PDF Compressor – PDFpress Effortlessly shrink your PDF files without losing clarity. PDFpress is the fastest, simplest way to compress, organize, and manage your documents-perfect for students, professionals, and anyone who deals with PDFs on the go. Why PDFpress? Compress Up to 98% - Reduce file sizes drastically while preserving crisp, readable quality. Send documents faster, free up storage, and keep everything running smoothly. Organize with Folders - Create custom folders directly inside the app to keep your PDFs neat, structured, and easy to find. Import PDFs Instantly - Pick any PDF from your device and compress it in seconds. No accounts, no complexity-just tap and go. Perfect For: Students submitting assignments Professionals sending reports or contracts Anyone wanting to save storage space People who value a clean, organized document library Key Features: Ultra-efficient PDF compression (up to 98% size reduction) High-quality output with no visible loss Simple file picker for instant PDF selection Built-in folder creation and organization Fast, intuitive interface Works offline-your files stay on your device Share compressed PDFs (Premium feature - requires in-app purchase) Premium: Unlock the ability to share your compressed PDFs via email, messaging, cloud services, and more Take control of your documents with PDF Compressor – PDFpress. Fast. Clean. Powerful. Download now and compress smarter. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/madbyteapps/pdfpressprivacypolicy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Notes Me

Capture your thoughts and ideas with a minimalist note-taking experience designed for larger screens. Organize notes with custom categories, rich media, and offline access. Set reminders and revisit previous versions of your work.

Highlights
  • Dual-column note grid
  • Side-by-side note viewing
  • Customizable note categories
  • Rich media integration (text, photos, documents)
  • Offline writing capabilities
  • Reminders and version history
  • Minimalist editor
Features
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Big screen. Bigger ideas. Meet the new Notes Me. Built to make the most of iPhone Duo—and everything you want to remember. MADE FOR IPHONE DUO • Unfold for more room to write and a compact two-column notes grid. • Open two notes side by side on unfolded Duo or landscape iPad. • Keep your current note open as you fold and unfold. YOUR NOTES, AT A GLANCE • Add cover images from your photo library or choose a picture already inside your note. • Keep your latest three notes on your Home Screen with the medium widget. • Pin important notes to the top and find what you need with text search. EVERYTHING IN ONE PLACE • Create custom categories for travel, work, books, personal plans, and more. • Bring ideas together with text, photos, documents, and checklists. • Plan trips, save places, compare options, and keep useful details close. • Write offline and keep working wherever inspiration finds you. A CLEANER WAY TO WRITE • Enjoy a minimalist editor with notes that slide in from the right. • View large images across the available note width and resize them proportionally. • Make text your own with headings, bold, italic, underline, lists, and links. • Adjust text size, Home Screen titles, and line spacing. • Set reminders for notes or checklist tasks, and revisit previous versions. Plus, refined iPad layouts and performance improvements when browsing and resizing notes. Your notes. Your space. No AI. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PDF Compressor4 screens
Notes Me4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Notes Me at every 11 days against PDF Compressor's every 3 months. PDF Compressor's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 Compressor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Notes Me sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PDF Compressor against 5.0 for Notes Me. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Compressor has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Compressor ships an update every 3 months, Notes Me every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PDF Compressor versus Notes Me: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF CompressorNotes Me
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperImad KhanEcologicalm UAB

Customer experience

PDF Compressor

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Notes Me

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PDF Compressor

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$12.99
2 purchases

Notes Me

Subscriptions2
  • NotebookPró Plus$3.991 Month
  • NoteBookPró Plus (Yearly)$29.991 Year

Questions

Is PDF Compressor free?
PDF Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Notes Me free?
Notes Me is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PDF Compressor or Notes Me?
PDF Compressor and Notes Me are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do PDF Compressor or Notes Me have ads?
Neither PDF Compressor nor Notes Me shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PDF Compressor or Notes Me?
PDF Compressor ships an update every 3 months, and Notes Me every 11 days. Most recently, PDF Compressor was updated on October 30, 2026 and Notes Me on November 7, 2026.

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