Slate vs MultiTool
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Slate
This app combines note-taking with a freeform drawing canvas. Easily add text, sketches, equations, and more using simple commands. Enjoy a distraction-free, dark design optimized for Apple Pencil.
- Text, headings, lists
- Tables and charts
- Math equations (LaTeX)
- Images, audio, files
- Freeform canvas
- Apple Pencil support
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Notes and canvas, beautifully combined. Slate is where writing meets drawing. Capture ideas in text, sketch them on canvas, or do both — all in one minimal app. POWERFUL BLOCKS Add anything with a simple "/" command: - Text, headings, lists - Tables and charts - Math equations (LaTeX) - Images, audio, files - Freeform canvas INFINITE CANVAS Draw without limits. Pen, pencil, brush, shapes, colors — everything you need to visualize your thoughts. DARK & MINIMAL Pure black design. Zero distractions. Just you and your ideas. APPLE PENCIL READY Pressure sensitivity. Palm rejection. Natural drawing experience. Think. Write. Draw. All in Slate.
MultiTool
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Simplify your digital life with MultiTool: Smart Utilities! Why download multiple heavy apps when you can have the most essential document tools in one fast, pocket-sized powerhouse? Current Features: Document Scanner: Turn your device into a portable scanner. Automatically detect edges, scan documents perfectly, and save them in high quality. Image to PDF & OCR: Extract text from your photos or gallery images and instantly convert them into editable PDF files. PDF Maker: Easily combine multiple photos and existing PDF documents to create a single, organized PDF file. A Constantly Growing Toolset! This is just the beginning. MultiTool is continuously evolving. Expect new, smart utilities and handy tools to be added with every update. Download MultiTool today, boost your productivity, and get ready for more tools coming soon!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Slate at none against MultiTool's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Slate | MultiTool |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nagarjuna Reddy Bhimavarapu | Tamer Sarioglu |
In-app purchases
Slate
No in-app purchases
MultiTool
No in-app purchases









