# Simplify Notes vs rawPDF

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simplify Notes at none against rawPDF's 2. rawPDF's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. rawPDF sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Simplify Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simplify Notes | rawPDF |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Size | 13 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mario Guzman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874125399) | [Ion Popa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869449073) |

## What reviewers say

### Simplify Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplify-notes-pdf-notebook/id6758640857)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### rawPDF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rawpdf-scan-edit-sign/id6784995776)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly plan | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simplify Notes free?

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

### Is rawPDF free?

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

### Do Simplify Notes or rawPDF have ads?

Simplify Notes shows ads; rawPDF does not.

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