# PDF Notes S vs Quick Notes

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PDF Notes S at 53% against Quick Notes's 0%. PDF Notes S also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). Quick Notes's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Notes S sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Quick Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Quick Notes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Notes S has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of PDF Notes S's written reviews are positive against 0% of Quick Notes's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PDF Notes S ships an update every 6 weeks, Quick Notes every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Notes S | Quick Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-notes-s/id961336139/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-notes-pdf-easy-notes/id6503021963/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **52.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 260 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AMuseTec Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/342152781) | [Kairoos Solutions SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/978066434) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Notes S

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-notes-s/id961336139)

This app offers a dual-page PDF viewer with smooth scrolling and fast page turns. It also provides document management, quick previews of various file types, and annotation tools. An upgrade removes ads and unlocks full functionality.

**Highlights:** Dual-page PDF viewer, Horizontal/vertical scroll and page turns, Document browser for file organization, Quick Look for various file types, ZIP file preview without unzipping, 8 handwriting tools, Cache manager for fast page turns

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $9.99 | per year |


### Quick Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-notes-pdf-easy-notes/id6503021963)

Capture thoughts, ideas, and sketches effortlessly with typing, pen, or Apple Pencil. Enjoy a clutter-free interface with rich text editing and PDF export. Convert handwriting to typed text and share notes easily.

**Highlights:** Infinite pages, PDF export, Rich text editor, Handwriting recognition, Apple Pencil support, Easy sharing

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Full Unlock | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Notes S free?

PDF Notes S is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Quick Notes free?

Quick Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PDF Notes S or Quick Notes?

Quick Notes is rated higher. PDF Notes S averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Quick Notes averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PDF Notes S or Quick Notes have ads?

PDF Notes S shows ads; Quick Notes does not.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Notes S or Quick Notes?

PDF Notes S ships an update every 6 weeks, and Quick Notes every 3 weeks. Most recently, PDF Notes S was updated on June 10, 2026 and Quick Notes on September 22, 2026.

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