PDF Note Pro vs NoteBook
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PDF Note Pro
This application allows users to take freehand notes directly on PDF documents and record audio simultaneously. Notes are saved in native PDF and M4A formats, syncing across devices via iCloud for seamless access on mobile, desktop, and web. It offers powerful annotation tools and is available for free on iOS.
- Freehand PDF annotation
- M4A audio recording
- iCloud syncing across devices
- Native PDF and M4A formats
- Vector drawing tools
- Text tool for typing
- Image and web page insertion
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PDF Note Pro is the most innovative, flexible, compatible, and powerful Note-Taking application! PDF Note Pro features Freehand Notes in a Native PDF format, and Audio recording in a Native M4A format. Using the PDF format, Freehand Notes are synced across all your devices (via iCloud) so you always have the latest version of your Notes with you -- regardless of device. And since PDF Note Pro uses the PDF format, you can annotate PDFs with powerful Note-taking tools *and* your Notes are ready for Mobile, Desktop, Web, and Print right from the get go: No more manually exporting notes and uploading files - PDF Note Pro handles everything for you! And best of all, PDF Note Pro is free for iOS and only $9.99 (U.S.) for OS X! With iCloud Drive, you can take Notes on the go and have your Notes ready at your Mac or Windows PC already downloaded when you get home* And If that wasn't enough, PDFs can be transferred instantly from one device to another with iCloud HandOff so you can start working on one device, and continue on another (iPhone, iPad, and Mac)** iOS Specific Features: - Innovative Graphical File Manager with Natural Touch Gestures: Single Tap to Select a File, Double-Tap to Open a File, Two Finger "Pinch" to Zoom the File Manager, and Tap and Hold to Drag Files onto Folders - Photorealistic page swipe animations (swipe the vertical edge of a PDF page horizontally to go to the previous or next page) - Draw using Palm Rest or Magnifier Window with "Smart Shift" technology Innovative Features on both iOS and OS X: - Freehand draw on Notes using native PDF format with “Vector" note taking tools such as Pencil, Eraser, and Highlighter; keeping PDF file sizes small - Record Audio in M4A format with stunning 3D Visualizor; M4A Audio files are synced to all your devices - iCloud support keeps your documents in Sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac; and with iCloud Drive, Windows PCs and well* - iCloud HandOff lets you start work on one device and continue on another (iPhone, iPad, and Mac)** - Text Tool lets your Touch/Click to Type anywhere (iPad/Mac) - Cut Tool Makes it easy to reposition PDF content - Add Images, Text, and Web Pages to a PDF instantly (iPad/Mac) - Full Speech-To-Text Dictation support anywhere you can Type (Press Dictation key on keyboard on iOS, press “Fn” key twice on OS X) - iCloud is completely optional — PDF Note Pro works just as well offline as online! * iCloud Drive Support for Windows requires iCloud Drive install, iCloud Drive for Mac requires OS X 10.10 or later; iCloud Drive supports PDF/M4A **iCloud HandOff requires both Bluetooth 4.0/LE and WiFi on and enabled; iCloud HandOff works with PDF only ***Large PDF Documents in the Cloud (such as large eBooks) is not recommended*** ***If you have any issues please restart your device!***
NoteBook
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Notebook – Your Intelligent Note Assistant Turn everything you read, hear, or watch into clear, organized notes — effortlessly. Notebotic combines the power of AI with elegant simplicity to help you capture and understand information faster than ever. - Features AI Note Taker: Let AI turn your ideas or recordings into structured, easy-to-review notes. Transcribe Audio: Convert any audio or meeting recording into text instantly. YouTube Video Transcribe: Paste a YouTube link and get accurate transcripts and summaries. PDF to Notes: Upload PDFs and generate concise, AI-powered notes in seconds. Simple Notes: Create, edit, and organize plain notes — all in one place. - Perfect For Students • Professionals • Researchers • Content Creators • Anyone who takes notes daily - Subscription Plans Monthly: $9.99 / month Yearly: $49.99 / year (save over 50%) Start your free trial today and experience the smartest way to take notes. Privacy Policy: https://codeway.pk/privacy.php Terms of Use: https://codeway.pk/terms.php
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NoteBook at every 2 weeks against PDF Note Pro's every 11 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. PDF Note Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NoteBook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PDF Note Pro ships an update every 11 months, NoteBook every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PDF Note Pro | NoteBook |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mach Software Design | Codeway |
In-app purchases
PDF Note Pro
- Remove Ads2 variants$0.99
NoteBook
- Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$49.991 Year









