# Publisher to PDF Converter — user reviews > 53 indexed App Store user reviews of Publisher to PDF Converter by Cometdocs.com Inc., rated 2.30/5 from 466 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/publisher-to-pdf-converter/id910538914/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/publisher-to-pdf-converter/id910538914.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 136 · 4★ 15 · 3★ 11 · 2★ 13 · 1★ 291 ## What do users think of Publisher to PDF Converter? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 👍 User-friendly interface and easy to use - 🚀 Fast conversion times when working properly - 💼 Supports conversion of Publisher files to PDF - 🎯 Helpful and responsive support team - ⏱️ Free conversion option available (though slow) **Cons** - 🐛 App crashes frequently during conversion - ⏳ Extremely slow conversion times (hours for simple files) - 💰 Misleading pricing model with aggressive upselling - ❌ Non-functional premium paid features - 🔌 Incompatible with cloud storage (OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox) - 🔒 Unauthorized Google account access without consent - ⚠️ Poor transparency about costs and functionality - 🚫 App closes immediately when attempting conversions - 💸 Refund policy issues and difficult refund process - 🔄 Inconsistent performance across devices **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes when selecting files from cloud storage - App crashes immediately upon opening or attempting conversion - Conversion process hangs indefinitely with 'converting...' message - Files not appearing after conversion completion - Google Drive login shows no files and no logout option - Conversion fails after premium purchase - Inconsistent behavior across iPad and iPhone devices - Premium upgrade doesn't improve conversion speed as promised **Most requested features** - Transparent upfront pricing disclosure - Better cloud storage integration (OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox) - Faster free conversion option - Clearer conversion progress indicators with time estimates - Ability to leave app during conversion without interruption - Better file management and saved conversions visibility ## Newest reviews (12 of 53) ### 1/5 — Can’t rate it a 0-star *2021-11-28, version 4.8* Shut down every time I tried to open a file… no matter how many ways I tried. ### 1/5 — Poor design *2021-09-30, version 4.8* The app asked me to sign into my google drive. Then showed no files and left me with no way to do anything including log out of my google account! ### 1/5 — Waiting two hours and still “converting…” *2021-09-10, version 4.8* Received a .PUB file and just wanted to try this app. It said to stay on the app and may take 30-60 minutes. I went away for two hours and it still says “converting…”. I quit. ### 1/5 — Publisher to PDF I paid for doesn’t work *2021-08-14, version 4.8* I am very frustrated with this purchase. It does not give me the PDF even after I paid? ### 1/5 — Not working *2021-05-04, version 4.8* I paid the $9.99 for the Publisher to Pdf app and nothing works. I have followed directions but nothing works. I tried to go to support and it said to install the free app. They do not work. I want to know how to get my money back since they have no contact available. ### 1/5 — Do not get *2021-04-10, version 4.8* I got this a week ago and today I get a email saying they got permission to use my google account and I never agreed to that so unless you want your information stolen don’t get this app!!!!!!! ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2021-03-08, version 4.8* App closes as soon as you try to convert. Iphone7. Tried from files, gmail, same problem. ### 1/5 — NOT AS ADVERTISED ... Look into this please, Apple *2020-10-22, version 4.8* When you are sent a .pub file and you click on it, you have the choice to open it with this app, but if you do, the app crashes immediately. So if you open the app, you get a choice to purchase the converter for $10., or wait “60-90 minutes” for the conversion. That’s pretty chintzy! Publisher to PDF meet trash can. ### 1/5 — Convert .pub files to pdf *2020-10-22, version 4.8* I paid $9.99 for this app. It did nothing. Every time I tried to get a file from my One Drive or Dropbox, the app would automatically close and nothing was done. Very disappointed but don’t know how to get my money back. ### 1/5 — Would have rated zero stars if possible *2020-10-15, version 4.8* The app won’t open, regardless of the way I try to access it. The few times it does open it immediately closes. Don’t waist your time . ### 1/5 — Didn’t work on my ipad *2020-07-31, version 4.8* I already paid $9.9 to convert a pub document to pdf, but after I tried so many times the upload process unsuccessfull. So my purchase was in vain, because this application didn’t work on my ipad. ### 1/5 — Not impressed *2020-06-29, version 4.6* Has taken 3 hours and it is still in the process of converting a one page word document to PDF. Really! 3 freaking hours! So now where at 6 hours for one page. I want my money back! I’m canceling this app. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Do not download or purchase *2024-04-04* I downloaded the app and expected there to be in app purchases because nothing is free and so I paid the $9.99 for the premium and then program didn’t even work. It would say it was converting but didn’t do anything. I’m so irritated and disappointed and now I’m out almost $10. ### 1/5 — DO NOT DOWNLOAD *2024-02-08* This app is trash and doesn’t work! The first time you open it, it looks like it is going to convert, asks you if you want to pay the $10 for instant conversions for life and the moment you pay, it crashes and will never covert document! ### 1/5 — $9.99 and doesn’t work! Don’t buy! *2023-06-12* This app is completely useless. It cost $9.99 to supposedly convert .pub documents/files into PDF but it never works. I have tried over 10 times and nothing. I doubt I will even be given a refund. I needed to view my wedding ceremony documents and instead I have wasted over an hour on this, paid for a service that doesn’t work and still can’t see what will be said at my own ceremony. Awful!!! ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work at all *2023-01-22, version 4.8* App immediately closes when instructions are followed. ### 1/5 — Don’t waste your time… *2023-01-06, version 4.8* Still waiting on something to happen in the app… nothing… just nothing happens, when trying to convert a file! I want my 10 bucks back, because time is far too valuable to waste on this type of uselessness! ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work with OneDrive *2022-09-28, version 4.8* Every time I tried to select from OneDrive in the app, it would close down. Every time I attempted to open a file from OneDrive in this app, it would also close down. Doesn’t work at all. ### 1/5 — Crashes *2022-08-15, version 4.8* App literally just crashes when you try to convert anything ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2022-07-23, version 4.8* I paid $9.99 to convert pub to pdf on iPhone i clicked to convert. It did absolutely nothing it kept closing the app going back to my Home Screen. I really want a refund. ### 1/5 — Worthless *2022-07-17, version 4.8* Simply doesn’t work Got some to work until,I purchased lifetime speed upgrade. Now can’t make it work at all. Stuck on the download from page and cannot see converted files at all ### 1/5 — Nothing Happens *2022-03-27, version 4.8* Tried to convert 6 different files, and nothing happens! I stupidly paid the $9.99 and was totally ripped off! 🥲. DO NOT waste your $$$$! Would like a refund! Would give it zero stars!! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — You should try it once time *2020-08-06, version 4.8* I have the compliment for the creative team. They created a great app to help my work less stressful and more happy. ### 5/5 — Thanks for this app *2020-08-05, version 4.8* Well arranged and easy to use. I seem to be happier day by day. ### 5/5 — Very nice and helping me a lot in work! *2020-07-06, version 4.7* It supports convert pub file to PDF in every mobile and in any smartphone. I recommend you to download this app. Thank you! ### 5/5 — Very user friendly! *2020-07-06, version 4.7* Operational functions are explained easily. So far I have had zero problems with this app. This is a must have app on any device period. ### 5/5 — Easy to use! *2020-07-06, version 4.7* Accurately converts documents in .pub format to PDF, enabling you to view them. Kudos to the dev and entire team! Keep up the good work and thanks for all you do! ### 5/5 — Works great! *2020-07-06, version 4.7* It is a real help when I am on the move and need to access attachments from my phone or tablet. ### 5/5 — I love the app! *2020-07-06, version 4.7* Works wonderfully. Simply the best. Logical design and layout. Highly recommend. ### 5/5 — This app is very impressive *2020-07-02, version 4.7* It saves me a lot of time because I don’t need to wait long for documents to be converted to PDF. Love this app. ### 5/5 — I love it *2020-03-31, version 4.6* Great apps, great work, keep up the good work you do. Makes life a lot easier. ### 5/5 — Amazing app *2020-03-31, version 4.6* This is a great application, does not even take time to complete conversion fromPublisher to PDF Converter , the application works very well. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*