Comparison

iLovePDF vs RuleKeeper

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

Head to head
About

iLovePDF

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for managing PDF documents on mobile devices. It allows users to scan, convert, edit, annotate, sign, compress, merge, split, and protect PDFs with various customization options. Cloud integration and e-signing capabilities enhance productivity for work and study.

Highlights
  • Scan documents to PDF
  • Convert JPG/Office to PDF
  • Edit and annotate PDFs
  • Fill and e-sign forms
  • Compress and merge PDFs
  • Extract images from PDF
  • Protect PDFs with passwords
Features
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Read, convert, annotate and sign PDF in just a few seconds with this handy document scanner and editor. Boost your productivity with every tool you need to work on the go. PHONE SCANNER • iPhone and iPad Scanner: Snap a photo of anything and save it to PDF. Multipage PDF option available. • Text recognition (OCR):Turn any scanned text or image into PDF with high accuracy. PDF CONVERTER • JPG to PDF: Take a picture of a document and save it to PDF. • MS Office Converter: Convert office documents to PDF files. Turn your PDF files into editable Office formats such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint. • Extract images from PDF: Extract images from your PDF document with high quality. Convert your own images to single or multiple PDF files. PDF EDITOR • Annotate PDF: Simply highlight the relevant text in your PDF. Add notes and annotations to PDF document, leave comments, draw or insert images to PDF. Choose your format of annotation. • Fill and sign forms: Quickly fill out a PDF form typing text and e-sign it using your finger. • PDF Reader: View, edit and modify PDF files stored in the Cloud or on your device whenever you need. OPTIMIZE, ORGANIZE AND PROTECT DOCUMENTS • Compress PDF: Reduce the filesize of your document while keeping visual quality. • Merge PDF: Combine multiple documents into a single PDF file. • Split PDF: Split PDF pages or extract pages to multiple PDF documents with high quality. • Rotate PDF: Rotate specific PDF pages and adjust their fit within your document. • PDF Protection: Remove or add PDF passwords. • Add page numbers to PDF: Customize your PDF files. Choose position, typography, and size of your page numbers. • Watermark PDF: Choose an image or a text and add it to your PDF document. Select position, transparency or typography for the best result. Connect to your Google Drive and Dropbox account to select and share documents from the Cloud. Upgrade to Premium and enjoy all the benefits with this all-in-one versatile PDF editor. iLovePDF Premium is available for purchase via an auto-renewable subscription as follows: • Annual or Monthly subscription available. • Payment will be charged to your iTunes account. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. • Subscriptions may be managed and discontinued by the user. Account Settings after purchase: • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during an active subscription period. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Terms of use: https://www.ilovepdf.com/help/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.ilovepdf.com/help/privacy

About

RuleKeeper

Features
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RuleKeeper is a powerful habit tracker and routine planner designed to help you build lasting daily habits and achieve your personal goals through customizable rules and systematic tracking. HABIT TRACKER AND ROUTINE BUILDER Create personalized rules that define your ideal daily routine. Whether you want to build morning habits, establish evening routines, or track specific goals, RuleKeeper provides the structure you need to stay consistent and accountable. DAILY HABIT TRACKING Track your progress with intuitive daily check-ins. Mark habits as complete, monitor your compliance rate, and build streaks that motivate you to maintain consistency. The visual calendar view shows your progress at a glance. GOAL TRACKING AND ANALYTICS Monitor your personal development with detailed analytics. View weekly and monthly insights, identify patterns in your behavior, and understand which habits are working best for you. Track multiple goals simultaneously with category-based organization. PRODUCTIVITY PLANNER FEATURES Organize habits into custom categories like Health, Work, Relationships, or Finance. Set flexible schedules for daily, weekly, or custom frequency tracking. Add notes and context to each rule for better clarity and motivation. ROUTINE PLANNER CAPABILITIES Design your perfect morning routine, evening routine, or any custom routine that fits your lifestyle. The app helps you establish consistent patterns and build a personal operating system for success. SELF IMPROVEMENT TOOLS Access smart insights powered by pattern detection. Discover your most productive days, identify areas for improvement, and receive personalized recommendations based on your tracking history. LIFE ORGANIZER AND PLANNER Keep all your personal rules and habits organized in one place. Archive completed goals, review past performance, and continuously refine your approach to personal growth. PRIVACY-FOCUSED DESIGN All your data stays private on your device. No account required, no data collection, and no tracking. Optional iCloud backup keeps your information secure while maintaining complete privacy. KEY FEATURES Unlimited habit tracking with custom rules Daily check-in system with visual progress Category-based organization for better structure Flexible scheduling options for any routine Weekly and monthly analytics dashboard Streak tracking and compliance scoring Pattern detection and insights Archive system for completed goals Multiple theme options with dark mode Clean, professional interface Offline functionality with local storage Export capabilities for your data PERFECT FOR Building healthy daily habits Establishing morning and evening routines Tracking fitness and wellness goals Managing work productivity systems Developing better time management Creating personal accountability Achieving long-term life goals Organizing multiple habit categories Maintaining consistent routines Personal development and growth WHO USES RULEKEEPER Professionals seeking better productivity Individuals focused on self improvement Anyone building new healthy habits People establishing daily routines Goal-oriented achievers Life optimization enthusiasts Personal development practitioners WHAT MAKES RULEKEEPER DIFFERENT Unlike generic habit trackers, RuleKeeper lets you define your own personal rules and operating system. Create the exact framework you need for success, track what matters to you, and build the life you want through consistent daily action. TECHNICAL DETAILS Works offline with local data storage Compatible with iPhone and iPad Supports iOS 16.0 and later No subscription required One-time purchase Regular updates and improvements SUPPORT AND FEEDBACK We are committed to helping you achieve your goals. Contact our support team for assistance or to share feedback about your experience. Start building better habits today with RuleKeeper.

Screenshots

iLovePDF4 screens
RuleKeeper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: iLovePDF at Free against RuleKeeper's $0.99. iLovePDF also leads on device support (3 vs 1). RuleKeeper's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On ads 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

iLovePDF is free to download; RuleKeeper costs $0.99 up front. iLovePDF sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month. RuleKeeper asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iLovePDF versus RuleKeeper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriLovePDFRuleKeeper
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.8 (52K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings52K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size261 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiLovePDFAghamatlab Akbarzade

Bugs and requests

iLovePDF

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when processing large files
  • Lost annotations and highlights
  • Incorrect text output from OCR
  • Inability to print zoomed PDFs

Requested features

5 requests
  • More PDF editing tools
  • Improved OCR accuracy
  • Ability to save custom stamps
  • Native file integration on iOS
  • Smoother pen/annotation tools

RuleKeeper

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

iLovePDF

Subscriptions4
  • iLovePDF Premium Monthly$5.491 Month
  • iLovePDF Premium Monthly3 Days trial$5.491 Month
  • iLovePDF Premium Yearly7 Days trial$44.991 Year
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  • iLovePDF Premium7 Days trial$44.991 Year
None

RuleKeeper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iLovePDF free?
iLovePDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RuleKeeper free?
RuleKeeper costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do iLovePDF or RuleKeeper have ads?
Neither iLovePDF nor RuleKeeper shows ads.

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