Comparison

Annovate vs MyPDFEditor

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

Head to head
About

Annovate

Features
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Annovate lets you add voice or text annotations directly to any image or markdown/plain text file (.md or .txt). Tap to place a numbered marker, record your thoughts, and share annotated images with easily editable voice-to-text transcripts. I built Annovate to give design feedback on my phone without having to type, and to easily edit before sharing with others. With the new 2.0 version, I can now review markdown and plain text files on the go, without needing to type. The annotations save into the text as inline comments. Export your text into a new file for later review. While other annotation apps are loaded with features and are difficult to use while mobile, Annovate is optimized for quick annotations, anytime and anywhere. How It Works 1. Import any image from your photo library or files OR a markdown or plain text file (.md or .txt) 2. Tap anywhere to place a numbered annotation 3. Tap the record button to capture multiple voice notes (up to 60 seconds per note) 4. On-device speech recognition automatically transcribes your audio 5. Easily edit your transcript and listen to voice notes 6. Share your Annovate document with other users, or export as PDF if an image 7. For text-based Annovate documents, you can export your text with your annotations embedded as inline comments Use Cases - Give design feedback on mockups and wireframes - Mark up markdown files while on the go, then export and share with others - Mark up photos to document feedback for edits or issues - Annotate photos from your photo library or files - Provide critique and revision notes for any image or plain text file - Take a screen shot of a map, then annotate image for step by step direction - Take a picture of a paper checklist, then annotate image with completion checkmarks Key Features - Voice recording with automatic transcription - On-device speech recognition for complete privacy - Unlimited audio clips per annotation - Smart move mode allows for precise placement of markers - Tag annotations as alert, resolved, or question - PDF export with numbered transcript list - Native document format with AirDrop sharing - Smooth pinch-to-zoom and pan navigation Pricing All features are available in the free version, with up to 3 annotations per document. Upgrade with one-time purchases, only when you need more annotations. Basic: 10 annotations per document Pro: 99 annotations per document

About

MyPDFEditor

Features
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MyPDFEditor is your all-in-one PDF solution designed to make document management simple, fast, and powerful. Whether you want to view, edit, scan, or convert PDFs, MyPDFEditor provides all the essential tools in one clean and easy-to-use app. KEY FEATURES • View and read PDF files • Scan documents using your camera • Create PDFs from gallery images • Merge multiple PDFs into one file • Split PDFs into separate documents • Compress PDF files to reduce file size • Convert JPG to PDF • Convert PDF to JPG • Convert PDF to text • Rearrange PDF pages easily • Add watermarks to PDFs • Add digital signatures to documents PREMIUM FEATURES • Unlimited PDF conversions • High-quality document scanning • Batch file processing • iCloud sync and storage • Ad-free experience

Screenshots

Annovate4 screens
MyPDFEditor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MyPDFEditor at every 6 days against Annovate's every 5 weeks. MyPDFEditor also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Annovate sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and MyPDFEditor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Annovate ships an update every 5 weeks, MyPDFEditor every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Annovate versus MyPDFEditor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnnovateMyPDFEditor
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNelson TarucScanPDF – All-in-One PDF Tool

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Annovate

One-time2
  • Annovate Basic$0.99
  • Annovate Pro$4.99
1 purchases

MyPDFEditor

One-time1
  • Unlock Lifetime Access$12.00

Questions

Is Annovate free?
Annovate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MyPDFEditor free?
MyPDFEditor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Annovate or MyPDFEditor have ads?
Neither Annovate nor MyPDFEditor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Annovate or MyPDFEditor?
Annovate ships an update every 5 weeks, and MyPDFEditor every 6 days. Most recently, Annovate was updated on June 5, 2026 and MyPDFEditor on September 13, 2026.

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