ThoughtTrace vs Papriva

"Think analog, save digital." ThoughtTrace is a seamless tool to digitally save and organize the deep thoughts you've written down with pen and paper. Some ideas are only born when you freely move a pen across a blank sheet of paper, rather than typing on a keyboard. ThoughtTrace maximizes this "handwritten thought process" and securely manages your notes afterward. ◆ 3 Core Features of ThoughtTrace ◆ 1. "Intelligent Timer" for Deep Thinking Place your iPhone or iPad on the corner of your desk and set the focus timer. Setting a time limit flips the switch in your brain to "just write." 2. "High-Quality Continuous Scan" for Handwritten Notes Once you finish writing, simply point the app's camera. It automatically detects document edges, removes hand shadows and wrinkles, and instantly converts your notes into crisp, highly legible black-and-white data. You can also continuously scan multiple pages without closing the camera. 3. Reflect and Organize (Folders, Tags, PDF Export) Beautifully organize your scanned notes using folders and tags. Look back on the trajectory of your thoughts through a chronological timeline. You can also combine multiple notes and export them as a single PDF (*Pro feature). ◆ Privacy First ◆ All your ideas and notes are saved strictly on your device. They are never sent to external servers, allowing you to write down your thoughts with complete peace of mind. *The free version has a daily limit on the number of scans. Upgrade to the Pro version with a one-time purchase to unlock "Unlimited Saves," "No Ads," and the "PDF Export" feature. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Papriva is a free PDF and document toolkit for iPhone. Convert files, scan papers, edit PDFs, and finish everyday document tasks without uploading your files to our servers — and without ads. No account. No ads. Your documents stay on your device. CONVERT & EXPORT Convert common Office formats (such as DOCX, XLSX, PPTX), images, and text to PDF. Export PDF pages to image-based DOCX or PPTX, or to JPG/PNG. Batch conversion helps when you have multiple files. Layout and editability can vary by file complexity — complex documents may lose formatting. SCAN DOCUMENTS Scan with your camera to create clean multi-page PDFs. Optional on-device OCR (Latin script) can make scans searchable. The ID/card tool places front and back on a single A4 page, with crop, rotate, brightness, contrast, and shadow enhancement. PDF STUDIO & TOOLS • Merge and split PDFs • Reorder, rotate, delete, or insert pages • Annotations: highlight, underline, ink, and sticky notes • Add text overlays • Draw and place a visual signature (not a qualified electronic signature) • Text and logo watermarks • Password protect or unlock PDFs • Compress for email and uploads (quality may decrease at higher compression) • Permanent redaction for sensitive areas • Fill basic PDF form fields (text and checkboxes) • Page numbers and metadata • Images ↔ PDF IMAGE TOOLS & HISTORY Convert and compress images, keep a local conversion history with favorites and folders, and share via the system share sheet — including password-protected ZIP when you choose. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Processing is designed to run on your device. Optional biometric app lock adds another layer of protection. When you share a file, the transfer is handled by iOS and the destination you select. Papriva is free and ad-free in this version.