# PDF Reader vs Document Editor

The clearest difference is rating: Document Editor at 4.4 against PDF Reader's 3.5. Document Editor also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (297 vs 2). PDF Reader's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Document Editor sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Document Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Document Editor has 297 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of PDF Reader's written reviews are positive against 26% of Document Editor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PDF Reader ships an update every 9 months, Document Editor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Reader | Document Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-docs-viewer/id1240773558/reviews) | **[4.4 (297 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/document-editordocssheets/id1613320599/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **297** |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 25.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 8 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [小玲 白](https://appshunter.io/developer/1166875754) | [palmmob](https://appshunter.io/developer/1370245851) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-docs-viewer/id1240773558)

Easily view PDF documents on your mobile device or tablet. Upload files via WiFi, open encrypted PDFs with a password, and enjoy adaptive screen sizing for comfortable reading. Protect your documents with app lock and gesture passwords.

**Highlights:** View PDF documents, WiFi file upload, Encrypted PDF support, Adaptive screen size, Read Word, Excel, PPT, App lock and gesture password

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Permanently remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Document Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/document-editordocssheets/id1613320599)

Create, view, and edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations on your mobile device. This app offers compatibility with Microsoft Office and PDF formats, along with OCR and AI writing assistance for enhanced productivity.

**Highlights:** Create, edit, and view documents, Compatible with Microsoft Office and PDF, Spreadsheet editing and charting, Presentation creation and editing, OCR text recognition from images, Convert documents to PDF, AI writing and presentation generation

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Office Premium Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Office Premium quarterly | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Office Premium quarterly | $11.99 | per 3 months |
| Office Premium Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Office Premium Yearly | $25.99 | per year |
| Office Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Office Premium Yearly | $30.99 | per year |
| Office Premium Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Reader free?

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

### Is Document Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PDF Reader or Document Editor?

Document Editor is rated higher. PDF Reader averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Document Editor averages 4.4 from 297 ratings.

### Do PDF Reader or Document Editor have ads?

PDF Reader shows ads; Document Editor does not.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Reader or Document Editor?

PDF Reader ships an update every 9 months, and Document Editor every 2 months. Most recently, PDF Reader was updated on October 2, 2026 and Document Editor on October 15, 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.*