Comparison

Appliqué vs Spy PDF

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

Head to head
About

Appliqué

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Appliqué helps you apply faster and smarter. Point it at a job posting and it grades how well the role fits your real experience — then writes a tailored résumé and cover letter grounded only in your history. No invented facts, no generic filler. HOW IT WORKS 1. Analyze a job. Paste a link or the description and get a recruiter-style match grade, the gaps, missing keywords, and red flags worth addressing. 2. Add context & sections. Add any direction and choose which résumé sections to include. 3. Review & edit. Read the tailored résumé and cover letter, edit anything, and see the new match score. 4. Save & export. Save ATS-friendly PDFs and editable Word (.docx) files — shareable anywhere. GROUNDED IN YOUR EXPERIENCE You build a private knowledge base from your own materials — résumé, cover letters, writing samples. Every claim in your tailored documents comes from it. Appliqué also learns your writing voice so your cover letter sounds like you wrote it. ATS-FRIENDLY OUTPUT Clean, single-column documents that applicant-tracking systems parse correctly, with your choice of fonts — plus editable .docx copies. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Appliqué runs on your device. No servers, no accounts, no analytics, no ads, no tracking. Your API key is stored only in your device Keychain. Saved applications can back up to your private iCloud Drive and sync across your devices. BRING YOUR OWN KEY Appliqué writes with Anthropic's Claude using your own Anthropic API key — usage is billed pay-as-you-go to your Anthropic account (a typical tailored application costs a few cents). You'll need a key from console.anthropic.com to use the app. Universal app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Appliqué is not affiliated with Anthropic. "Claude" is a trademark of Anthropic.

About

Spy PDF

Features
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Spy PDF – Fast & Clean PDF Viewer No need to install heavy, complex apps just to view a single PDF. With Spy PDF, simply select your file and it opens instantly. That’s it. [Key Features] - Instant Launch – Open PDF files immediately with a single tap. - Recent Files – Access your frequently viewed files right from the list. - Smooth Scrolling – Read naturally with fluid page transitions. - Landscape & Portrait Support – Optimized for any orientation you prefer. - Error-Free Rendering – Stable performance with corrupted file alerts. [Recommended For] - Anyone who wants to open PDF attachments from emails instantly. - Professionals and students who frequently read contracts, resumes, or research papers. - Users who want a lightweight viewer without bloated, unnecessary features. - Those who want to quickly find older files from a recent history list. No accounts. No sign-ins. Just open and read. With Spy PDF, viewing PDFs is no longer a hassle.

Screenshots

Appliqué3 screens
Spy PDF3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Spy PDF at 13.0 against Appliqué's 17.0. On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Appliqué versus Spy PDF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAppliquéSpy PDF
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCraig StubingJAEMIN LEE

In-app purchases

None

Appliqué

No in-app purchases

None

Spy PDF

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Appliqué free?
Appliqué is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spy PDF free?
Spy PDF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Appliqué or Spy PDF have ads?
Neither Appliqué nor Spy PDF shows ads.

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