Comparison

PDF Note Pro vs English Words 50 lite

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

English Words 50 lite

Learn essential English vocabulary through interactive picture-matching games. This app offers a fun and simple way to train your word recognition skills with audio pronunciation for each word. The lite version provides free access to initial levels, with an option to unlock all content.

Highlights
  • Picture-based vocabulary learning
  • Audio pronunciation for words
  • Multiple player high score list
  • No time pressure gameplay
  • Unlockable content via in-app purchase
Features
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With this app you can easily and with fun learn and train very simple and important English vocabulary. The app shows you four pictures and you have to find the correct word. If you did not get the maximum score, you can simply repeat a level. This is the Lite version: levels 1 to 20 are free. If you like the game, one single in-app purchase unlocks all 50 levels — a one-time purchase, and it works with Family Sharing. • 50 levels with pictures and words, levels 1 to 20 free • Every word is spoken aloud — twelve voices, women and men • A high score list on the device — several players can compete • Simple and clear, no time pressure • No advertising • No account and no registration • For children and for everybody learning English

Screenshots

PDF Note Pro4 screens
English Words 50 lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: English Words 50 lite at 5.0 against PDF Note Pro's 2.0. English Words 50 lite also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 11 months). PDF Note Pro's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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. PDF Note Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and English Words 50 lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

English Words 50 lite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Note Pro ships an update every 11 months, English Words 50 lite every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PDF Note Pro versus English Words 50 lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF Note ProEnglish Words 50 lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB61 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMach Software Designcreasoft.de

Customer experience

PDF Note Pro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

English Words 50 lite

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PDF Note Pro

One-time1
  • Remove Ads2 variants$0.99
1 purchases

English Words 50 lite

One-time1
  • English Words 50 full version$0.99

Questions

Is PDF Note Pro free?
PDF Note Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is English Words 50 lite free?
English Words 50 lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PDF Note Pro or English Words 50 lite?
English Words 50 lite is rated higher. PDF Note Pro averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while English Words 50 lite averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do PDF Note Pro or English Words 50 lite have ads?
Neither PDF Note Pro nor English Words 50 lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PDF Note Pro or English Words 50 lite?
PDF Note Pro ships an update every 11 months, and English Words 50 lite every 5 weeks. Most recently, PDF Note Pro was updated on November 1, 2026 and English Words 50 lite on November 10, 2026.

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