# Pentip vs SmartNotes

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmartNotes at none against Pentip's 2. SmartNotes also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pentip sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. SmartNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pentip | SmartNotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pentip-notes-sketch-and-pdf/id6758833314/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 48 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Khalil Khalil](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875212135) | [HUGHES BRIAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879626836) |

## What reviewers say

### Pentip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pentip-notes-sketch-and-pdf/id6758833314)

This app combines typed notes, handwriting recognition, and PDF annotation. It allows you to seamlessly switch between typing and drawing on the same page, with your annotations intelligently linked to your text. Import PDFs, mark them up, and fill out forms with support for multiple languages.

**Highlights:** Handwriting recognition and search, Type and handwrite on the same page, Drawings move with text, Smart Dark mode for reading, PDF import and markup, Multi-language support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pentip Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Pentip Pro Yearly | $8.99 | per year |


### SmartNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartnotes-simple-note-taking/id6759580143)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pentip free?

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

### Is SmartNotes free?

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

### Do Pentip or SmartNotes have ads?

Neither Pentip nor SmartNotes shows ads.

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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.*