Comparison

MakePDF vs DHC

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MakePDF

Easily combine various document and image types into a single PDF. This tool supports a wide range of file formats and offers smart features for quick merging and organization. It operates entirely on-device for enhanced privacy.

Highlights
  • Merge various file types into PDF
  • Supports text, code, HTML, images
  • Integrates with macOS native apps
  • SmartPath for auto-sorting and naming
  • Multiple window and keyboard shortcuts
  • Automation with Shortcuts
  • On-device processing for privacy
Features
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MakePDF allows you to merge multiple files into a single PDF quickly by selecting or dropping documents and images. MakePDF supports a wide variety of files: • Any plain text file. • Source code files (MakePDF will render them with line numbers!). • HTML files. • Images and photos. • Word and Pages documents (supported on macOS). • PowerPoint and Keynote presentations (supported on macOS). • Excel and Numbers spreadsheets (supported on macOS). • And of course, PDFs. On macOS, MakePDF uses Apple Events to automate the native apps for each file format to ensure the best quality in the final PDF. MakePDF is designed to create PDFs quickly: when you select a folder, it automatically sorts the files alphabetically and uses SmartPath technology to suggest the output file name and save location. MakePDF also includes advanced features like multiple window support, keyboard shortcuts, and automation with Shortcuts. MakePDF supports macOS, iOS, and iPadOS. Notes: • On macOS, MakePDF can automate the following native apps to achieve the best PDF quality: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Pages, Numbers, Keynote, and Preview. Privacy by Design: MakePDF works completely on-device and never stores or sends any information outside of the protected app sandbox.

About

DHC

Features
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BTW350 is a wireless battery & electrical system tester controlled by DHC’s applications. It also comes with an automatic battery monitor and saves the results into the built-in calendar. Furthermore, BTW350 supports the DHC cloud data management service as well. Features: 1. Battery Monitor Real-time battery monitoring and sends out notification automatically. 2. Battery, Cranking, & Charging system tester 12V battery / 12V START-STOP battery test / 12V & 24V cranking/charging system test / 3. Start/Stop Battery Test Available Performs accurate test for Start/Stop batteries. 4. Graphical User Interface The interactive interface makes the operation easier and provides the test results clearly. 5. Vehicle & Battery Info Available Supports VIN & Battery S/N scan 6. Customer & Shop Info Available Capable of editing & saving customer & shop info. 7. Calendar Easily identifies which and when that the test has been performed from the calendar. 8. Remote Control via Applications All the test procedures are remotely controlled by the iOS application. 9. Share Test Results Capability Test results could be share via communication applications or email 10. Cloud Data Management Capability Supports DHC cloud data management service 11. Field Upgrade Upgrades the BTW350 via DHC applications. 12. Name the Tester Able to name different testers to easily identify multiple BTW350 testers. 13. Group Test Capability Able to perform group/batch battery test.

Screenshots

MakePDF4 screens
DHC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DHC at Free against MakePDF's $5.99. DHC also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

DHC is free to download; MakePDF costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MakePDF versus DHC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMakePDFDHC
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPedro Jose Pereira VieitoDHC Specialty Corp.

In-app purchases

None

MakePDF

No in-app purchases

None

DHC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MakePDF free?
MakePDF costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DHC free?
DHC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MakePDF or DHC have ads?
Neither MakePDF nor DHC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MakePDF or DHC?
MakePDF ships an update every 4 months, and DHC every 4 months. Most recently, MakePDF was updated on September 19, 2026 and DHC on September 9, 2026.

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