Comparison

PDF Editor vs Notelys

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

Head to head
About

PDF Editor

Easily create and manage PDF documents directly on your iPhone. Convert images to PDFs, merge multiple files, split documents, and organize pages with a simple, fast workflow. Reduce file sizes and add watermarks for secure sharing.

Highlights
  • Image to PDF conversion
  • Merge and split PDFs
  • Organize pages
  • Compress PDF size
  • Add watermarks
  • Webpage to PDF conversion
Features
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Make PDFs in seconds—right on your iPhone. PDF Tools helps you handle everyday PDF tasks with a clean, fast workflow and no unnecessary steps. ***Key Features*** - Image → PDF: Turn photos into a PDF (single or multi-page) - Merge PDFs: Combine multiple PDFs into one file - Split PDF: Extract pages or split into separate PDFs - Organize Pages: Reorder, rotate, and delete pages - Compress PDF: Reduce file size for sharing and storage - PDF → Images: Export PDF pages as images - Watermark PDF: Add text watermarks (center or tiled) - Web → PDF: Save a webpage as a PDF with a built-in mini browser ***Designed for speed*** - Simple tool-based workflow - Preview before exporting - Share or save to Files anytime ***Privacy*** Your documents stay on your device. (Web → PDF requires internet to load the webpage content.)

About

Notelys

Features
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Stop typing. Start speaking. Ever had a brilliant idea while driving, walking, or in the middle of a workout, only to forget it by the time you found a pen? With Notelys, your voice becomes your most powerful productivity tool. Capture everything. Forget nothing. Notelys is designed for creators, professionals, and thinkers who need a seamless way to record thoughts, tasks, and inspirations without the friction of a keyboard. Why Choose Notelys? Instant Recording: One tap is all it takes to start capturing your stream of consciousness. High-Accuracy Transcription: Convert your voice to text instantly with industry-leading speech recognition. Smart Organization: Organize your notes with intuitive tags and folders. Find what you need in seconds. Secure & Private: Your thoughts are personal. Protect your data with biometric locks (FaceID/TouchID). Ecosystem Sync: Access your notes across your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Your ideas stay with you, everywhere. Perfect For: Entrepreneurs: Document business ideas and meeting minutes on the go. Writers & Creatives: Dictate drafts and capture "lightbulb moments" instantly. Students: Record lecture highlights and study reminders effortlessly. Busy Professionals: Manage your to-do lists and daily reflections without stopping. Free your mind. Let Notelys take the notes. Download now and experience the power of your voice!

Screenshots

PDF Editor3 screens
Notelys4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PDF Editor at Free against Notelys's $0.29. PDF Editor also leads on ads (none vs shown). Notelys's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

PDF Editor is free to download; Notelys costs $0.29 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Editor ships an update every 2 months, Notelys every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
PDF Editor versus Notelys: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF EditorNotelys
PriceFree — better$0.29
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHa Do Thi ThuKerem Gonlkrmaz

In-app purchases

None

PDF Editor

No in-app purchases

None

Notelys

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PDF Editor free?
PDF Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Notelys free?
Notelys costs $0.29, with no in-app purchases.
Do PDF Editor or Notelys have ads?
Notelys shows ads; PDF Editor does not.
Which is updated more often, PDF Editor or Notelys?
PDF Editor ships an update every 2 months, and Notelys every 4 days. Most recently, PDF Editor was updated on October 24, 2026 and Notelys on October 25, 2026.

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