Comparison

Write Document for Microsoft vs Notate PDF

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

Head to head
About

Write Document for Microsoft

Create, edit, and manage documents and PDFs on your iPhone or iPad. This app offers scanning, voice recording, and conversion to various formats, all processed locally for enhanced privacy. It supports integration with cloud storage and other applications.

Highlights
  • Create and edit rich text documents
  • Scan documents and convert to PDF
  • Sign and annotate PDFs
  • Voice recording functionality
  • Convert web pages to PDF
  • Merge multiple PDF files
  • Password protect documents and folders
Features
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====== Free for very limited Time ====== Thank you 100000 + downloads A Simple Scanner, DOCUMENT Maker , Document Writer , Document MANAGEMENT , Voice Recored App FOR iPhone AND iPad. Professional Look & Feel optimized , Really attractive, Simple ,Smooth ,Lightweight and super easy to use interface for iPhone and iPad screen sizes .All conversion is done locally on the iPhone , iPod and iPad. Your documents never leave it and it does not require internet connection. and the confidentiality of your data is never compromised.
 Important Feature : + Create and Edit Rich Text Documents on your iPhone or iPad. + Scan , Bill, Invoice, Contract, Tax Roll, Business Card, Whiteboard, Memo, Script, Letters Etc + Create sketches with this app and save as PNG , JPG or PDF documents. + Created files can be opened in Microsoft Word, Apple TextEdit, Notepad, Browser & all leading office suites. + Sign PDF : let you Receive documents through email, sign them using this app and send back through email. + Built-in viewer supports reading PDF On the Go . + Import your Office documents from Mail , Dropbox or from Any other installed applications that supports Open In function or even transfer to computer Via iTunes Sharing and convert it into PDF., + Build-in PDF converter let you convert anything to PDF on iPhone & iPad easily. + Voice Recorder Let you record Audio. + PDF annotation Feature help to Annotate PDF Any time you want. + Support the following File Formats: MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Apple iWork files (Numbers, Pages, Keynote), web page, RTF, Text, MS Office documents , images , photos, RTFD, HTML,CSS, XML, JSP, BMP,CSV, PHP3, PHP4, PHP, Java, JPG, PNG, Safari webarchive TXT,JPEG, BMP, C, CSS, XML, JSP, Maps and many other sources formats to PDF . + Access your documents from any sources: Mac/PC Desktop (Wi-Fi), Dropbox, Email, build-in browser, other Apps and more. + Build-in PDF Merger feature is a professional but easy PDF file Merger designed to merge multiple PDF files . (No Limit Of PDF Files to Combine ) + Share your PDF and Scanned Document via email, or open in your favorite/installed applications on your device like Evernote, Box, SkyDrive, iBook, GoodReader, PDF Reader etc + Use the internal browser / Build-in Browser to Convert unlimited Web Pages into PDF instantly. + Air Play Supports : Connect to Apple TV or external monitor (required setup) .Make impressive presentations using this app from your iPhone or iPad .Enjoy reading on large external monitors or Apple TV + Print your PDF file right inside the application via Air Print. Just make sure you have a compatible Air Print printer. + Merge, Export , Rename your documents or even Create a Copy of file + Password protect for your document and folder. + Send documents as email attachments to any other person (you can zip documents before send). + USB file transfer (iTunes file sharing). + Send files to other apps Using "Open In..." approach, installed on your device. + Upload/download files , note and document to Dropbox + Tip to Scan : Make sure your document is flat and well lit. Use flash in low light conditions, but avoid glare with glossy documents For AD free version Please download https://itunes.apple.com/bh/app/create-document-hd-word-processor-document-writer-for/id870509487?mt=8

About

Notate PDF

Edit, annotate, and collaborate on PDF and Microsoft Office files online or offline. This app integrates with cloud storage and email for seamless business workflows, offering digital signatures and OCR scanning.

Highlights
  • Edit PDFs and Office documents
  • Sign and approve documents digitally
  • Collaborate with threaded comments
  • OCR scanning for searchable PDFs
  • Handwrite, type, or draw notes
  • Integrates with cloud storage
Features
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IMPORTANT: NOTATE REQUIRES a Microsoft 365, Hotmail, or Outlook.com email account. It has been specially designed to operate with Microsoft Office 365. Perfect for small & midsize businesses. Stay productive while you work from home! NOTATE PDF - THE OFFICE WORKSPACE FOR BUSINESS WHY NOTATE PDF? Edit and Annotate - Online or Offline Work with PDFs and Microsoft Office files using advanced editing, annotation, and collaboration tools. Built for Business Workflows Seamlessly access, edit, and organize files from Email, OneDrive, Dropbox, Box, WebDav, and more. KEY FEATURES • Edit PDFs and Office Documents Modify text, add comments, split or merge pages, and redact sensitive data. Create new documents or annotate existing ones in one unified experience. • Sign and Approve Documents Add legally binding digital signatures to contracts, forms, and compliance documents. • Collaborate in Context Share annotated documents and use threaded comments for feedback. Eliminate the back-and-forth of scattered reviews. • Scan, Search, and Capture Digitize paper documents with OCR scanning. Convert to searchable PDFs and attach to secure repositories or email. • Take Notes Your Way Handwrite, type, or draw with full Apple Pencil support. Organize content with rich formatting, embedded media, and folders. • Deploy with Confidence EXPERIENCE THE FUTURE OF MOBILE PRODUCTIVITY Download Notate PDF and empower yourself to edit with confidence — no matter where you work.

Screenshots

Write Document for Microsoft4 screens
Notate PDF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Notate PDF at 4.3 against Write Document for Microsoft's 2.3. Notate PDF also leads on review sentiment (25% vs 8%). Write Document for Microsoft's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Write Document for Microsoft sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Notate PDF sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Notate PDF holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 33 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of Write Document for Microsoft's written reviews are positive against 25% of Notate PDF's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Write Document for Microsoft ships an update every 6 weeks, Notate PDF every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Write Document for Microsoft versus Notate PDF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWrite Document for MicrosoftNotate PDF
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (12 ratings)4.3 (33 ratings) — better
Positive reviews7.7% of reviews25.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1233 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB224 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAbdul Rahim KhurramShafer Systems LLC

Customer experience

Write Document for Microsoft

All ratings12 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative58.3%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive7.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative92.3%

Notate PDF

All ratings33 ratings
Positive84.8%
Neutral6.1%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Write Document for Microsoft

One-time1
  • One Year Subscription$2.99
9 purchases

Notate PDF

Subscriptions8
  • Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$3.491 Month
  • Monthly subscription(promo)1 Year trial$3.491 Month
  • Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$3.491 Month
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  • Monthly Premium Subscription$3.491 Month
  • Annual subscription1 Month trial$29.991 Year
  • Annual subscription (promo)1 Year trial$29.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription14 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Annual Premium Subscription$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • 14 day premium trialFree

Questions

Is Write Document for Microsoft free?
Write Document for Microsoft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Notate PDF free?
Notate PDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Write Document for Microsoft or Notate PDF?
Notate PDF is rated higher. Write Document for Microsoft averages 2.3 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Notate PDF averages 4.3 from 33 ratings.
Do Write Document for Microsoft or Notate PDF have ads?
Neither Write Document for Microsoft nor Notate PDF shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Write Document for Microsoft or Notate PDF?
Write Document for Microsoft ships an update every 6 weeks, and Notate PDF every 3 months. Most recently, Write Document for Microsoft was updated on November 1, 2026 and Notate PDF on November 7, 2026.

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