MakePDF vs PDF Merger 2025
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
PDF Merger 2025
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PDF Merger 2025 is a fast, simple, and powerful utility designed for iPhone users who need to combine PDF documents on the go. Whether you're a student, professional, or just need to organize your files, this app provides a clean, drag-and-drop-style interface built for mobile efficiency. Features: • Merge one base PDF with up to six additional PDFs • Add more PDFs with a tap, up to 6 per merge • Preview PDF thumbnails before merging • Rename the output file easily • All processing is done locally — your files stay private • No accounts, ads, or internet required Your merged file is saved directly to the Files app: On My iPhone > PDFMerger2025 Lightweight. Private. Reliable. Built for iOS.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: PDF Merger 2025 at Free against MakePDF's $5.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
PDF Merger 2025 is free to download; MakePDF costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | MakePDF | PDF Merger 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pedro Jose Pereira Vieito | Jamie Maxwell |
In-app purchases
MakePDF
No in-app purchases
PDF Merger 2025
No in-app purchases









