Comparison

PDF Note Pro vs CTR

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!***

About

CTR

Features
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The ultimate PYQ resource (topic-wise) for NEET PG/INICET and FMGE. Along with Previous Year Questions (PYQs), Previous Year Topics (PYTs) constitute the Core Topics for your preparation, and this Core Topic Revision (CTR) app helps you to master these topics and makes your preparation faster and smarter. Highlights of CTR App: PYQs of NEET PG/INICET and FMGE are covered under each topic. PYQs are organized topic-wise in each subject. All 19 subjects are covered. CTR can be used easily along with any platform that you are using. Best used along with the Sure Success MAGIC book – it becomes the ultimate power combo to crack any exam. Aimed to be very affordable. New features shall be added soon.

Screenshots

PDF Note Pro4 screens
CTR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CTR at none against PDF Note Pro's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. PDF Note Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CTR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PDF Note Pro versus CTR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF Note ProCTR
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB201 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMach Software DesignTestpress Tech Labs LLP

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PDF Note Pro

One-time1
  • Remove Ads2 variants$0.99
None

CTR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PDF Note Pro free?
PDF Note Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CTR free?
CTR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PDF Note Pro or CTR have ads?
Neither PDF Note Pro nor CTR shows ads.

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