# PDF Expert: Editor & Converter — user reviews > 1,107 indexed App Store user reviews of PDF Expert by Readdle Technologies Limited, rated 4.70/5 from 215,751 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-expert-editor-and-converter/id743974925/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-expert-editor-and-converter/id743974925.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 182,566 · 4★ 16,867 · 3★ 4,861 · 2★ 2,044 · 1★ 9,413 ## What do users think of PDF Expert? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 🚀 Fast and responsive - 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface - 💡 Powerful annotation and editing tools - 🔒 Seamless cloud integration - 📚 Excellent for reading and organizing PDFs **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues - 🔒 Subscription model for advanced features - 🔒 Inconsistent pricing and feature changes - 🔍 Cluttered and confusing UI in latest update - 🔍 Reduced customization options for annotations **Commonly reported bugs** - Corrupted PDFs after editing - Sync issues with cloud storage providers - Unexpected loss of annotations and edits - Unreliable performance on older iPad models **Most requested features** - Improved palm rejection for Apple Pencil - Customizable toolbar and annotation presets - Better integration with other productivity apps - More flexible file management and organization - Ability to create fillable PDF forms ## Newest reviews (13 of 1,107) ### 4/5 — Needs bit more work *2026-08-20, version 7.25.11* Word style template will be useful so that fonts can be edited. Currently all or none style with fonts. Pricing can be reviewed; it is expensive with annual subscription. Lifetime subscription will make a difference. ### 3/5 — En****tified *2026-08-19, version 7.25.11* This used to be my favorite PDF reader on iPad. Since a few years ago, updates every now and then would give me splash screens trying to upsell me to more features. The latest are the extremely loud AI features. Now with Preview built into iOS I’ve found myself using this app less and less. ### 3/5 — Clunky *2026-08-12, version 7.25.10* Seemed to be the top choice for easy annotation of existing PDFs. Tried to fit it into my web page editing workflow and thoroughly bounced off. Not pencil-first. Very modal. I really want Preview level annotation PLUS the ability to easily -type- notes and this feels like I’m using Acrobat Pro instead :( ### 2/5 — Stressful *2026-08-07, version 7.25.10* Most stressful payroll experience ### 4/5 — Good App *2026-07-26, version 7.25.8* Helps a lot , recommend 😊!! ### 1/5 — Unable to translate documents properly from Japanese *2026-07-12, version 7.25.8* Like the title says it wouldn’t translate at all any documents ### 1/5 — Costly *2026-07-12, version 7.25.8* $80/year. The ad doesn’t mention price which is dishonest ### 1/5 — Feeling bad with 99 others *2026-07-12, version 7.25.8* I’ve been using PDF Expert since 2011, and for many years it was one of the best PDF apps on the App Store. It was fast, reliable, and offered a great balance of features without constantly pushing users toward a subscription. Unfortunately, recent updates have been disappointing. It feels like the developers have become increasingly focused on monetization by moving features that were previously available into the paid version. A good example is signatures—adding a signature used to be simple, but now even basic annotation-related functionality requires a subscription. I understand that developers need to generate revenue, but removing or restricting long-standing core features leaves loyal users feeling penalized. Instead of rewarding customers who have supported the app for over a decade, the app now seems designed to push everyone toward paying. I hope the developers reconsider this approach and restore access to essential features. PDF Expert used to set the standard for PDF apps, and I’d love to see it return to putting users first. ### 1/5 — Paid for app not subscription *2026-07-10, version 7.25.8* I paid for this app on iPad and now it is subscription only. My Restore Purchase does not work. So, I guess when I paid for an “app” it was just a bait and switch and they treated it like a “subscription” that eventually just stopped working. Oh, and now I can purchase a very expensive subscription to get back the features I already paid for when I bought an “app”. No thanks. ### 1/5 — Все платно *2026-07-08, version 7.25.8* Все платно, из бесплатного прочитать пдф и оставить на нем заметку ### 1/5 — Poor customer service *2026-07-07, version 7.25.8* I have purchased this software multiple times because no one will help me restore the purchase. Buyer beware ### 1/5 — Same paid features removed again with no permanent fix *2026-07-07, version 7.25.7* I bought PDF Converter separately in 2018 for $4.99, entitling me to permanent conversion access under the terms sold at the time. This is the second time Readdle has revoked that access, first in 2025, now again in June 2026, both times forcing me to argue with support and provide old receipts just to get back something I already paid for. Their own published FAQ for PDF Expert 7 states clearly that PDF Converter purchasers retain conversion access. Support initially denied this, incorrectly claiming I only had access due to a subscription. After I pushed back with documentation, they eventually issued a one-year redemption code, but refused to guarantee anything beyond that. I now have to fight for this same access annually with no permanent resolution in sight. Readdle has since scrapped one-time purchases entirely in favor of subscriptions, which makes it painfully clear how they now view anyone who bought in before that shift: an inconvenience to be quietly phased out. I’ve used this app for nearly eight years and would rather not leave, but I can no longer recommend it in good conscience until this is resolved permanently. You’re better off going to ilovepdf.com which provides all of the same editing and conversion features for free that Readdle has locked their legacy customers out with a paid subscription paywall time and time again. ### 2/5 — AI made it worse *2026-07-06, version 7.25.7* No matter how many times you check the box to not open copilot automatically it still opens. It also seems to forget what document I had open now. Great app that is going downhill fast. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — No longer works *2026-08-11, version 7.25.10* Can’t even open up a file from my iPad downloads. What’s the point? This was my favorite but haven’t used in a few years, clearly it’s changed for the worse. ### 1/5 — Bad all worst ever *2026-08-06, version 7.25.10* Do not pay for it or download reap off ### 1/5 — BOO *2026-07-28, version 7.25.8* Why on gods green earth is putting BLANK TEXT BOXES onto my PDF locked behind a PAYWALL. I’M GONNA LOSE I ### 1/5 — This app does not offer compression *2026-07-26, version 7.25.8* Looked everywhere. Used the help center. Looked for it as a Pro feature. This only place that says anything at all about this app compressing PDFs is in the App Store. Wasting my time gets you a one star review. Enjoy. ### 1/5 — Can’t edit text on graphic *2026-07-24, version 7.25.8* It can’t edit text on graphic from my phone screen shot. ### 1/5 — Shady business practice *2026-07-22, version 7.25.8* Immediately upon opening the app, they give you no option but to sign up for a subscription free trial, which they hope you’ll forget about so that they can charge you over $100 once the week trial ends. It’s a “technically legit” but predatory business practice that relies on the fact that most consumers won’t remember about the renewal until after they’ve been charged, which is why their policy (as stated in the receipt) states you must cancel at least one day before, or you’re out of luck. ### 1/5 — It won’t let me cancel *2026-07-20, version 7.25.8* I tried to cancel the app and it says unable to cancel. I don’t know if it’s this app or my phone, but it feels like a scam ### 1/5 — Keeps on crashing *2026-07-16, version 7.25.8* I love this app but recently it started crashing so often it became so annoying. It happens regardless of the pdf that I am using. Please fix that! ### 1/5 — Utter trash *2026-07-14, version 7.25.8* This app deleted all of work. ### 1/5 — Terrible *2026-07-13, version 7.25.8* No way to drag and drop text so you need to hope it will detect the correct size of the text box, it never does so it’s useless. This incredibly simple oversight has turned the app from usable to completely useless. Good job guys. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — PDF expert *2026-08-20, version 7.25.11* This app mage my work so easily done. The connections with other apps make it even petter for my performance ### 5/5 — 清晰度出问题了 *2026-08-09, version 7.25.10* 我在iPhone11上使用这个软件看PDF的时候，它始终呈现出比较模糊的清晰度，但在另外一个手机上则没有遇到这个问题 ### 5/5 — Cool app *2026-08-01, version 7.25.9* I rarely take the time to write reviews, but 'Saylavy' absolutely deserves one. From the moment I started using it, I was genuinely impressed by how thoughtfully designed and effortlessly functional this app is. It has seamlessly integrated into my daily life, helping me stay on track and organized in ways I didn't think were possible with an application. The user interface is incredibly intuitive, making navigation a joy rather than a chore. Everything just *works* – smoothly and reliably. It's clear a lot of care went into crafting an experience that truly benefits the user. If you're looking for an app that genuinely enhances your productivity and simplifies your tasks without any unnecessary fuss, look no further. Five stars, hands down – it's become an indispensable tool for me! ### 5/5 — Integration *2026-07-31, version 7.25.9* Please make an integration with ChatGPT as a plugin or something please!!! ### 5/5 — Does everything I need it to *2026-07-24, version 7.25.8* I am an iphone user. I use this app for reading files. I love how I can highlight, underline, make notations in the file! I can easily save files to it from the web and upload files from it to my cloud accounts. Awesome app! ### 5/5 — Matt *2026-07-13, version 7.25.7* Excellent app. I couldn't run my business so well without it!! ### 5/5 — rotation feature *2026-07-07, version 7.25.7* would be awesome if there are more option for flip/rotate for image ### 5/5 — Wow just wow *2026-06-16, version 7.25.6* I usually don’t care for paying for subscriptions to anything so I canceled this after seven days however, this thing is definitely worth it I just needed it from one document, but I would definitely buy it if I needed it. ### 5/5 — 100% recomendada *2026-06-03, version 7.25.5* Si pudiese le daría más de cinco estrellas, esta aplicación me salva día tras día. La amo, es muy completa, tiene funciones súper útiles además de las normales como resaltar o escribir, como poner marcapáginas, comentarios chiquitos que se expanden si le das click, etc. ### 5/5 — Nice *2026-05-17, version 7.25.5* Nice --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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