Best PDF alternatives: apps like PDF: Scan, Convert and Edit

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Updated October 2026

PDF: Scan, Convert and Edit

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Whether you want more options like PDF or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 10+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to PDF

#1

PDF : Merge, Extract & Reduce by Hardik Dhameliya

#1 PDF Scanner

Editor's Choice

4.3(3 ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

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This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools to manage PDF documents on your iPhone and iPad. Easily compress, merge, convert, secure, and extract pages from PDFs. It features OCR for text recognition and a user-friendly interface for efficient document handling.

#2

PDF Tools-Merge, Rotate& Split by Nalin Savaliya

Complete PDF Toolkit

Strong Contender

4.0(27 ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

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Easily manipulate PDF files with a comprehensive suite of tools. Split, merge, delete, extract, lock, unlock, rotate pages, and add text watermarks to your documents.

#3

PDF Editor - Merge & Split by Moon Technolabs Pvt Ltd

PDF Tools: Compress & Convert

Worth Considering

5.0(3 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Easily merge multiple PDF files into one or split large PDFs into smaller ones. This app also allows for page deletion, unlocking, watermarking, and image-to-PDF conversion. It helps manage and customize your documents efficiently.

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PDF Compressor: Size Reduce

PDF Compressor: Size Reduce

PDF Compressor: Size Reduce

PDF Compress & Reduce Size

Easily reduce the size of your PDF files with this utility app. It offers a range of tools to compress, edit, and convert PDFs, saving you disk space and improving upload/download speeds. Features include OCR, merging, page removal, and security options.

Compress PDF filesOCR and Text RecognitionMerge and split PDFs

free with in-app purchases

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Compress It! PDF Compressor

Compress It! PDF Compressor

Compress It! PDF Compressor

Reduce & shrink document size

Easily reduce the file size of your PDF documents with a simple, secure, and privacy-focused tool. Compress PDFs in just three steps, directly on your device, and share them instantly. Enjoy fast and efficient document management without complex features.

PDF compression in 3 easy stepsSelectable compression levelsImport PDFs from files or other apps

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PDF Converter - Photo to PDF

PDF Converter - Photo to PDF

PDF Converter - Photo to PDF

Convert Documents to PDF

Effortlessly transform various document types, including images and word files, into clean PDF formats. This app offers rapid batch conversion, secure file handling, and a convenient library to manage your converted documents, saving you significant time and effort.

Batch conversionConvert images to PDFConvert documents to PDF

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PDF Converter: Word to PDF!

PDF Converter: Word to PDF!

PDF Converter: Word to PDF!

PDF Tools: PDF Creator & Maker

Easily convert documents and images into high-quality PDFs. Create, edit, and manage your PDF files with a comprehensive suite of tools, including electronic signatures and file organization.

Convert Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and images to PDFCreate PDFs directly from other appsEdit PDFs with essential tools

free with in-app purchases

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PDF Merge - Combine & Join PDF

PDF Merge - Combine & Join PDF

PDF Merge - Combine & Join PDF

PDF Editor App - Write on PDF

This app is a comprehensive PDF toolkit for iPhone and iPad. It allows users to merge multiple PDF files into one, convert documents to and from PDF, secure files with passwords, and organize pages. It's designed for students, professionals, and business users needing efficient PDF management.

Merge multiple PDFsConvert documents to/from PDFSecure PDFs with passwords

free with in-app purchases

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PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ®

PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ®

PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ®

PDF Scanner -OCR,PDF Converter

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for managing PDF documents. It allows users to read, edit, annotate, convert, and scan PDFs with an intuitive interface. Features include form filling, digital signatures, page management, and robust sharing options across Apple devices.

Read and edit PDFsAnnotate and markup documentsFill forms and add digital signatures

free with in-app purchases

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PDF Compressor : Compress PDF

PDF Compressor : Compress PDF

PDF Compressor : Compress PDF

Compress PDF - PDF Compressor

Reduce the size of your PDF documents with this easy-to-use tool. Select your file, choose the desired output quality, and compress your PDFs with a single tap. Save disk space and speed up uploads and downloads.

Compress PDF filesReduce PDF file sizeSelect output PDF quality

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