Comparison

Notes for Watch vs PDF Maker

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

Head to head
About

Notes for Watch

Access and manage your notes directly from your wrist. This app allows you to import existing notes or create new ones by dictation, making them available offline on your Apple Watch. It integrates with Siri for quick access and supports various languages.

Highlights
  • Import notes from iOS
  • Create and delete notes on Apple Watch
  • Offline note access
  • Dictate note content
  • Optional note titles
  • Siri integration
Features
Read full description

How many times did you have to take out your iPhone from your pocket only to check a simple note? This will never be a problem again with Notes for Watch. - Import notes from the official Notes app or just paste them in the app. - Immediately transfer notes to your Apple Watch app. Read them even offline. - Create and delete notes from your Apple Watch by dictating the content. - No need to always come up with a note's title, it's optional so you can create notes as quickly as possible on the go. - Uses your device default font size preference for an optimal reading experience. - Ask Siri to show, create or append your NotesWatch notes. - Localized in 8 languages. - Supports iOS 11 and watchOS 4. We're always listening to your feedback. Just get in touch with us from the settings section of the app and we'll get back to you as soon as possible!

About

PDF Maker

Transform your device into a portable document studio. Convert images to PDF, scan documents, merge files, and compress PDFs in seconds. This app offers a suite of tools for managing and editing documents on the go, with a focus on privacy and an intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Convert images to PDF
  • Document scanner with edge detection
  • Merge multiple PDF files
  • Compress and reduce PDF size
  • Flatten interactive PDF elements
  • Rotate pages
  • View and edit PDF pages
Features
Read full description

PDF Maker transforms your iPhone into a portable document studio. Whether you need to convert photos to PDF, merge contracts, compress large files, or scan receipts on the go - everything happens in seconds, right in your pocket. CONVERT PHOTOS TO PDF Turn any image into a professional PDF document. Select photos from your library, snap pictures with your camera, or import files. Adjust quality settings from draft to maximum resolution. Choose page formats including A4, Letter, Legal, or let the app fit pages to your images automatically. Perfect for digitizing old photographs, creating photo albums, or preparing image-based reports. DOCUMENT SCANNER Your phone camera becomes a powerful scanner. Capture documents, receipts, whiteboards, and handwritten notes with automatic edge detection. The built-in scanner recognizes document boundaries and optimizes contrast for crystal-clear results. No more hunting for a scanner - handle paperwork anywhere, anytime. MERGE MULTIPLE PDFs Combine separate PDF files into one organized document. Drag to reorder pages exactly how you want them. Great for assembling project documentation, combining invoices for expense reports, or creating comprehensive portfolios from multiple sources. COMPRESS & REDUCE SIZE Large PDF files slow everything down - email attachments bounce back, cloud storage fills up, sharing becomes frustrating. Our compression engine shrinks file sizes significantly while preserving readable quality. Send documents faster and save storage space without sacrificing clarity. FLATTEN PDF DOCUMENTS Working with forms that have fillable fields? Need to lock down annotations and comments? Flatten converts interactive elements into static content. This prevents further editing and ensures your document looks identical on every device and printer. ROTATE PAGES Fix upside-down scans or sideways photos instantly. Rotate individual pages or entire documents in 90-degree increments. Preview changes before saving. Simple controls make orientation corrections effortless. VIEW & EDIT Browse your PDFs with smooth scrolling and sharp rendering. Select specific pages to rotate, delete, or extract into new documents. Thumbnail view helps you navigate long files quickly. Edit tools give you control over document structure without needing desktop software. INTUITIVE DESIGN Dark interface reduces eye strain during extended use. Clean layout puts every tool within easy reach. Haptic feedback confirms your actions. The app responds quickly — no waiting around for operations to complete. PRIVACY FIRST Your documents stay on your device. No files get uploaded to external servers for processing. What you create remains yours alone. Built for everyone who handles documents regularly: students assembling research papers, professionals preparing client materials, small business owners organizing records, and families preserving memories. PDF Maker brings desktop-level PDF tools to your phone - lightweight, fast, and always available. Subscription Terms: Payment charged to iTunes Account. Auto-renews unless disabled 24 hours before period ends. Manage in Account Settings. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Download now and discover how simple PDF work can be.

Screenshots

Notes for Watch4 screens
PDF Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PDF Maker at 100% against Notes for Watch's 23%. PDF Maker also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (5.0 vs 3.9). Notes for Watch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (520 vs 1). On update cadence, ads 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

PDF Maker is free to download; Notes for Watch costs $1.99 up front. PDF Maker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Notes for Watch asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PDF Maker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notes for Watch has 520 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Notes for Watch's written reviews are positive against 100% of PDF Maker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Notes for Watch versus PDF Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotes for WatchPDF Maker
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.9 (520 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings520 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPatrick BalestraIgor Bidenko

Customer experience

Notes for Watch

All ratings520 ratings
Positive70.2%
Neutral5.6%
Negative24.2%
Written reviews113 reviews
Positive23.0%
Neutral7.1%
Negative69.9%

PDF Maker

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Notes for Watch

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Notes not syncing between devices
  • Dictation not working on Apple Watch
  • App crashing or freezing
  • Inconsistent behavior when adding or editing notes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved sync between iPhone and Apple Watch
  • More customization options
  • Support for checklists and advanced note-taking features
  • Better interface and controls on Apple Watch

PDF Maker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Notes for Watch

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PDF Maker

Subscriptions2
  • PDF Maker$2.991 Month
  • PDF Maker3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • PDF Maker$14.99

Questions

Is Notes for Watch free?
Notes for Watch costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PDF Maker free?
PDF Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Notes for Watch or PDF Maker?
PDF Maker is rated higher. Notes for Watch averages 3.9 out of 5 from 520 ratings, while PDF Maker averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Notes for Watch or PDF Maker have ads?
Neither Notes for Watch nor PDF Maker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Notes for Watch or PDF Maker?
Notes for Watch ships an update every 2 months, and PDF Maker every 2 months. Most recently, Notes for Watch was updated on September 24, 2026 and PDF Maker on September 24, 2026.

Other comparisons