Comparison

Sheet Notes vs PDF Search Kit

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

Head to head
About

Sheet Notes

Features
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Sheet Notes: Notes in a Grid Sheet Notes is a flexible workspace for people who find linear documents too restrictive and spreadsheets too rigid. It organizes your ideas into a grid where every cell acts as a Markdown-ready canvas. How it works: * Grid Layout: Move beyond lists. Structure projects and data in a layout that follows your thought process. * Full Markdown: Use rich text, headers, code blocks, and images within any cell. * Seamless Sync: Works across iPhone, iPad, and Mac via iCloud, with an optional GitHub sync for version control and sync to other platforms like Windows. * Privacy First: Your data stays on your device. It’s fast, works offline, and doesn’t track you. * Customization: Choose from themes like Midnight or Sand, or build your own to suit your workflow. It’s a simple, non-linear way to keep your research, writing, and planning organized without the overhead of a complex database.

About

PDF Search Kit

Instantly find information within all your PDF documents. This app allows you to scan physical documents and make them searchable using OCR, all while keeping your files private and offline. Its clean interface delivers fast, highlighted results.

Highlights
  • Instant search across all PDFs
  • Scan documents with OCR
  • Fully offline functionality
  • Private file storage
  • Fast, highlighted results
  • Clean and simple interface
Features
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PDF Search Kit lets you search instantly across all your PDF files. No more scrolling through long documents — find exactly what you need in seconds. KEY FEATURES: • Instant search across all PDFs • Scan documents and make them searchable (OCR) • Fully offline — your files stay private • Fast results with highlighted matches • Clean and simple interface Perfect for: • Manuals • Documents • Contracts • Study materials • Work files Whether you're a student, professional, or everyday user, PDF Search Kit helps you find information faster and easier. Download now and take control of your PDFs.

Screenshots

Sheet Notes4 screens
PDF Search Kit4 screens

Verdict

The call

Sheet Notes and PDF Search Kit are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Sheet Notes versus PDF Search Kit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSheet NotesPDF Search Kit
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.1 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDan Olov Hyllengrengokalp pacin

In-app purchases

None

Sheet Notes

No in-app purchases

None

PDF Search Kit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sheet Notes free?
Sheet Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PDF Search Kit free?
PDF Search Kit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sheet Notes or PDF Search Kit have ads?
Neither Sheet Notes nor PDF Search Kit shows ads.

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