FileForge vs Grid Notes App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
FileForge
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FileForge is a practical PDF toolkit built for everyday document tasks. Merge PDFs, compress files, convert between PDFs and images, and edit PDF pages in one clean and simple app. Whether you need to reduce file size, reorganize pages, or turn photos into PDFs, FileForge gives you the essential tools in one place. Key features ⢠Merge multiple PDFs into one file ⢠Compress PDFs to reduce file size ⢠Compress images quickly and easily ⢠Convert PDF pages to images ⢠Convert images to PDF ⢠Edit PDF pages ⢠Reorder pages ⢠Remove pages ⢠Export a new PDF in the exact order you choose ⢠Sign PDFs directly in the app ⢠Add custom signatures to documents ⢠Add a watermark to PDFs ⢠Protect PDFs with a password ⢠Unlock protected PDFs ⢠Preview pages before saving ⢠Save and export edited files ⢠Work with files quickly and easily ⢠Local processing on your device ⢠No ads Why FileForge ⢠Fast and easy to use ⢠Clean interface focused on real tasks ⢠Helpful tools gathered in one app ⢠Great for work, study, and daily document management Privacy-focused workflow Your files stay under your control. FileForge is designed to process documents locally on your device whenever possible, making everyday PDF work faster and more convenient. Privacy Policy: https://nemchynov.github.io/file-forge-support/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
Grid Notes App
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Instead of lists and folders, you get a zoomable grid where you can place notes wherever they feel right - cluster related ideas together, spread a project across the canvas, or keep a corner just for quick thoughts. FEATURES - Large canvas ā pan and zoom freely across a grid canvas - Place notes anywhere ā long press anywhere on the canvas to drop a note - Rich notes ā add a title, body text, color, images, videos, and PDF attachments - Pin notes ā lock important notes in place so they don't move while you pan - Search ā find any note instantly by title or content - Export & import ā back up all your notes as a single JSON file - Fully offline ā everything stays on your device, nothing is sent anywhere DESIGNED FOR FOCUS No accounts. No subscriptions. No ads. No cloud sync. Just you and your canvas. Grid Notes is built for people who think spatially - writers mapping out a story, developers tracking ideas across a project, students connecting concepts, or anyone who finds flat lists too limiting. PRIVACY All your notes, images, and files are stored locally on your device. Grid Notes does not collect any personal data and has no internet connection.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Grid Notes App at none against FileForge's 2. Grid Notes App also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. FileForge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Grid Notes App asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | FileForge | Grid Notes App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | ā |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No ā better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 13.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daniel Nemchynov | Jimmy Nordstrom |
In-app purchases
FileForge
- FileForge Monthly$0.991 Month
- FileForge Lifetime Premium$3.99
Grid Notes App
No in-app purchases









