pdf vs Notebook
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
This app allows you to read and annotate PDF files on your iPhone with fast page turning and convenient finger-writing tools. Easily import PDFs and share your notes via email or cloud services.
- Fast PDF display and page turning
- Finger-writing and annotation tools
- Import PDFs via Dropbox, Email, iTunes
- Categorized bookshelves with search
- Export annotated PDFs
- Password-protected bookshelves
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Utilize pdf-notes to read pdf files on your iPhone. The fastest and convenient pdf-notes for iPad is now available for iPhone. 1. Fast display, quick page-turning even a thousand pages 2. Convenient finger-writings 3. Sharing notes by mail or clouds. - Categorized multiple bookshelves(booklists) with powerful search - Easy importing PDF files through (DropBox, Email or Safari's) "Open In..." or iTunes - Finger-writing with a variety of pens, highlighters, drawings, sticky or text notes - Outlines and bookmarks - Exporting annotated PDF files to mail or clouds - Protected bookshelves by a password - External display and AirPrint * please visit the support site for more information http://bit.ly/1gBUQV1 Blog http://bit.ly/1992293 Email musebook@musebook.com Twitter http://twitter.com/musebook4u YouTube http://youtu.be/_60pvYx6pT4 NOTE: All content contained herein is subject to change without notice.
Notebook
Organize your thoughts, plans, and ideas with a versatile notebook and list-making application. Create unlimited notes, manage tasks with checklists, and customize your workspace. Sync across devices for seamless access to your organized information.
- Unlimited notes and lists
- Folders and organization tools
- Rich text editing
- Checklists and to-do lists
- Cloud sync and backup
- Quick search and tags
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Organize Your Thoughts, Simplify Your Life! Tired of messy notes or forgotten ideas? Turn chaos into clarity with Notes – Notebook & List Maker, your ultimate space for creativity, planning, and productivity. Whether you’re journaling, managing projects, or capturing daily ideas — keep everything beautifully organized and accessible anytime, anywhere. Perfect for students, professionals, creators, and anyone who loves to stay organized and inspired! Key Features • Unlimited Notes & Lists Write, plan, and create without limits — from quick thoughts to detailed notebooks. • Folders & Organization Tools Sort your notes easily into folders and categories for a clean, clutter-free workspace. • Rich Text Editing Customize fonts, colors, and styles to make your notes uniquely yours. • Checklists & To-Do Lists Stay productive with easy task lists and reminders — perfect for daily routines or long-term goals. • Cloud Sync & Backup Access your notes from anywhere with secure cloud sync and never lose important data again. • Quick Search & Tags Find what you need instantly with smart search and tagging features. Go Premium Unlock your full potential with Notes Premium: • Ad-Free Experience Enjoy distraction-free writing and focus on what matters most. • Unlimited Folders & Storage Create as many notebooks and folders as you like — perfect for large projects or journaling. • Exclusive Themes & Customization Personalize your workspace with elegant themes and color palettes. • Priority Support Get faster assistance from our team whenever you need help. Subscription Info Weekly Subscription – $4.99 Use Cases * Journaling & daily reflections * Project planning & task management * Study notes & class organization * Grocery lists & reminders * Creative writing or brainstorming ideas * Work documentation & meeting notes We know how valuable your ideas are — that’s why Notes – Notebook & List Maker helps you keep them safe, structured, and stylish. Capture thoughts instantly, plan smarter, and stay productive every single day — all in one elegant app. Start writing smarter. Stay organized. Be unstoppable. Privacy Policy: https://solitudecolorsllc.wordpress.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://solitudecolorsllc.wordpress.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Notebook at 71% against pdf's 49%. Notebook also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (523 vs 17). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. pdf sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Notebook sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Notebook holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notebook has 523 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of pdf's written reviews are positive against 71% of Notebook's.
pdf ships an update every 5 weeks, Notebook every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 10, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Notebook | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (17 ratings) | 4.3 (523 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 48.6% of reviews | 70.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 17 | 523 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 109 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AMuseTec Co., Ltd. | Solitude Colors |
Customer experience
Notebook
Bugs and requests
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Notebook
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login issues and lost user data
- Compatibility problems with older devices
- Copying and pasting not working as expected
Requested features
4 requests- Add search functionality
- Improve delete/edit options
- Provide subscription-free version
- Enhance calendar integration
In-app purchases
- 2-Month Pass$0.99
- 1-Year Path$2.99
- Lifetime License$4.99
Notebook
- Weekly$2.997 Days
