AINotes vs pilgi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AINotes
This app offers a natural handwriting experience on an infinite canvas for note-taking and document annotation. Organize study, work, and creative projects with features like multiple layers, split-screen editing, and PDF annotation. It supports various file formats and offers iCloud sync for seamless device transfer.
- Infinite canvas for freeform ideation
- Paper-like handwriting with Apple Pencil support
- Annotate PDFs, DOCs, PPTs, and ebooks
- Multiple layers for complex editing
- Split-screen editing for side-by-side notes
- OCR for text recognition from scanned documents
- iCloud sync across iPhone and iPad
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AINotes is a professional note-taking and document annotation app for iPad and iPhone, with smooth, paper-like handwriting. Use Apple Pencil, an infinite canvas, freeform layout, multiple layers, and split-screen editing to capture ideas naturally and keep your study, work, and creative projects organized. AINotes is currently free to use, with no subscription required for its core features. WRITE NATURALLY • Optimized for iPhone and every iPad size, with pressure sensitivity and tilt support on compatible Apple Pencil models • Write and draw with a fountain pen, ballpoint pen, brush pen, or pencil • Use a highlighter, shapes, magnifier, laser pointer, ruler, and other precision tools • Customize stroke colors, widths, and styles, then refine content with the precision eraser and lasso tools THINK WITHOUT LIMITS • Create structured paged notes or explore ideas freely on an infinite canvas • Zoom and pan smoothly to organize outlines, build mind maps, plan projects, and develop creative sketches • Freely move, resize, and rotate handwriting, text, images, and shapes • Use multiple layers to edit complex content independently, and view or edit multiple notes side by side READ & ANNOTATE MULTIPLE FORMATS • Import PDF, DOC, and PPT files; Pages, Numbers, and Keynote documents; and ebooks in EPUB, MOBI, and AZW3 formats • Read imported documents and ebooks, then add handwriting, highlights, shapes, text, and comments • Import screenshots, photos, worksheets, exam papers, and other images, then crop, resize, rotate, and arrange them freely • When you need to capture paper content, scan documents, recognize text with OCR, and use smart correction and filters for clearer results • Export finished work as a PDF, individual images, or a single long image STAY ORGANIZED, MAKE IT YOUR OWN • Organize classes, projects, meetings, and personal notes with folders • Search note titles and content to quickly find what you need • Personalize notes with beautiful covers and ruled, grid, dot grid, blank, Cornell note, and other paper templates • Write comfortably in low light with Dark Mode • Sync notes between iPhone and iPad with iCloud, and create local backups that you can restore when needed FREE TO USE • No subscription or payment is required to access the core features • Work offline and capture ideas wherever you are • Export and share in multiple formats while keeping control of your notes and backups BUILT FOR STUDY, WORK & CREATIVITY Use AINotes for classroom notes, reviewing mistakes, lesson planning, handout annotation, meeting notes, document review, ebook reading, study notes, project planning, digital journaling, creative sketches, and everyday inspiration. Start using AINotes today—write naturally, think without limits, and turn every idea into something clear and useful. For technical support or feedback, contact us: Email: feedback@prodsoft.net Privacy Policy: https://www.prodsoft.net/privacy_policy.html Terms of Use: https://www.prodsoft.net/terms_of_use.html
pilgi
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pilgi is a PDF reader and annotation app that lets you import your PDF documents and freely write or draw directly on them, just like writing by hand. Take notes while reading lecture materials, mark up contracts and reports, or solve practice tests on scanned worksheets. Your original PDF file remains completely untouched—all annotations are saved separately and securely, allowing you to revert to the original state at any time. ■ PDF Library - Directly import PDFs stored on your device - View recently opened documents at a glance - Display page counts and last-read positions for each document - Delete unnecessary documents whenever you want ■ Comfortable PDF Viewer - Smooth vertical scrolling and flexible zoom in/out - Jump straight to desired pages by entering page numbers directly - Quickly find the right page by browsing page thumbnails - Automatically resume from the last viewed page when reopening ■ Freehand & Text Annotation - 4 essential tools: Pen, Highlighter, Eraser, and Text (typing) - Choose from preset colors or pick custom colors from a color wheel to create your own palette - Quick access to recent colors directly from the toolbar, just like favorites - Text tool includes 5 royalty-free Korean fonts (Pretendard, Noto Sans KR, Nanum Gothic, Nanum Myeongjo, IBM Plex Sans KR) - Freely adjust text font size - Full Undo and Redo support so you can annotate with confidence - Supports stylus pressure sensitivity (such as Apple Pencil) for a natural handwriting feel - Auto-saves every time you turn a page; your latest notes are preserved even if the app closes unexpectedly ■ Export & Share - Flatten pen, highlighter, and text annotations onto the original PDF to create a new PDF file - Share completed annotated PDFs directly via device share sheet (messaging, email, cloud storage, and more) ■ Customized Experience - Dark Mode support for comfortable viewing in low light - Switch instantly between 5 languages: English, Korean, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese - Brief onboarding tutorial on first launch, bringing you straight to your library afterwards ■ Why You Can Use It with Peace of Mind - Offline-first approach—use immediately without login required - Minimal risk of file corruption by storing original PDFs and annotation data separately - Additional auto-save trigger when moving to background or quitting to prevent data loss Recommended for: - Students and examinees who want to take notes while reading e-books or scanned materials - Professionals who want to mark up lecture PDFs or meeting documents on the spot - Anyone reviewing contracts, reports, or research papers with underlines and notes - Tablet and stylus users looking for an intuitive handwriting experience Transform your PDF reading time into your own personal notebook with pilgi.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: AINotes at none against pilgi's shown. AINotes also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). pilgi's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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.
AINotes ships an update every 9 days, pilgi every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AINotes | pilgi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 223 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PRODSOFT PTE LTD | JAEMIN LEE |
In-app purchases
AINotes
No in-app purchases
pilgi
No in-app purchases









