# Smart PDF Editor vs PDF Editor ＋

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PDF Editor ＋ at 100% against Smart PDF Editor's 21%. PDF Editor ＋ also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.8) and ads (none vs shown). Smart PDF Editor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (108 vs 17). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Editor ＋ sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. Smart PDF Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

PDF Editor ＋ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart PDF Editor has 108 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Smart PDF Editor's written reviews are positive against 100% of PDF Editor ＋'s.

Smart PDF Editor ships an update every 7 months, PDF Editor ＋ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart PDF Editor | PDF Editor ＋ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-pdf-editor/id1184081486/reviews) | **[4.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor/id1567609591/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **108** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 20.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Qrayon, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/354980265) | [Silver Elm Systems LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/689766056) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart PDF Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-pdf-editor/id1184081486)

This app is a PDF editor designed for efficient ink annotations, especially with a stylus. It helps professionals sign and share documents, and students take notes on study materials. Organize your files with a built-in manager.

**Highlights:** Ink annotation optimized, Digital signature tool, Document review and sharing, Note-taking on documents, Built-in file manager, Color-coded categories

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### PDF Editor ＋

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor/id1567609591)

Edit, sign, and scan PDF documents directly from your iPhone or iPad. This app allows you to fill out forms, highlight text, and add annotations. It also features a scanner to convert paper documents into digital PDFs.

**Highlights:** Edit PDF forms, Highlight and annotate text, Scan documents to PDF, Sign documents with finger, Wireless printing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Upgrade | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart PDF Editor free?

Smart PDF Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PDF Editor ＋ free?

PDF Editor ＋ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smart PDF Editor or PDF Editor ＋?

PDF Editor ＋ is rated higher. Smart PDF Editor averages 3.8 out of 5 from 108 ratings, while PDF Editor ＋ averages 4.9 from 17 ratings.

### Do Smart PDF Editor or PDF Editor ＋ have ads?

Smart PDF Editor shows ads; PDF Editor ＋ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smart PDF Editor or PDF Editor ＋?

Smart PDF Editor ships an update every 7 months, and PDF Editor ＋ every 3 weeks. Most recently, Smart PDF Editor was updated on October 21, 2026 and PDF Editor ＋ on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*