# OpenNotes vs PUB Reader for MS Publisher

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: OpenNotes at 15.1 against PUB Reader for MS Publisher's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenNotes | PUB Reader for MS Publisher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opennotes-notes-and-pdf-markup/id6771224004/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **16** | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 43 MB | 269 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mark Miller](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836539324) | [延平 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833168926) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opennotes-notes-and-pdf-markup/id6771224004)

Create handwritten notes, import and annotate PDFs, and organize your thoughts with folders. This free, open-source app prioritizes privacy by keeping all your data local and on your device.

**Highlights:** Handwritten notes with Apple Pencil, PDF import and annotation, Folder-based organization, Add images and text, Local-first data storage, Export and share notes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### PUB Reader for MS Publisher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pub-reader-for-ms-publisher/id6797247065)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenNotes free?

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

### Is PUB Reader for MS Publisher free?

PUB Reader for MS Publisher is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do OpenNotes or PUB Reader for MS Publisher have ads?

Neither OpenNotes nor PUB Reader for MS Publisher shows ads.

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