# PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® vs PDF Tools & Utilities

The clearest difference is monetization model: PDF Tools & Utilities at free against PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ®'s free with in-app purchases. PDF Tools & Utilities also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ®'s advantage is ratings volume (22K vs 11) and review sentiment (83% vs 67%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and PDF Tools & Utilities sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® against 4.3 for PDF Tools & Utilities. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® has 22K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ®'s written reviews are positive against 67% of PDF Tools & Utilities's.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® | PDF Tools & Utilities |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-pdf-book-reader/id1354910662/reviews)** | [4.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-tools-and-utilities/id1450474603/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **82.8% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 63 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Milad Fakhr](https://appshunter.io/developer/380865844) | [sandip paghadar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1407622721) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-pdf-book-reader/id1354910662)

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for managing PDF documents. It allows users to read, edit, annotate, convert, and scan PDFs with an intuitive interface. Features include form filling, digital signatures, page management, and robust sharing options across Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Read and edit PDFs, Annotate and markup documents, Fill forms and add digital signatures, Convert images and web pages to PDF, Scan documents with OCR, Organize and manage PDF library, Share via AirDrop and iCloud

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Subscription | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Scanner (OCR) | $3.99 | one-time |
| PDF Editor Creator  & Scanner | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use and navigate
- 👍 Helpful for signing documents
- 🚀 Efficient PDF editing and management
- 🚀 Reliable performance and compatibility
- 👍 Useful for reading and annotating PDFs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with saving edits and text input
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data collection

**Reported bugs**

- Text not saving properly after editing
- Difficulty accessing documents at the bottom of PDFs

**Requested features**

- Add folder organization for PDFs
- Improve text editing and input responsiveness
- Provide more customization options for PDF viewing
- Integrate with cloud storage services


### PDF Tools & Utilities

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-tools-and-utilities/id1450474603)

Easily manage PDF files with tools to merge, split, delete, extract, lock, unlock, and rotate pages. Add watermarks and organize your documents with advanced file management features.

**Highlights:** Merge multiple PDFs, Split PDFs into multiple files, Delete and extract PDF pages, Lock and unlock PDFs with passwords, Rotate PDF pages, Add text or image watermarks, Organize and manage PDF files

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads Free version | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® free?

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

### Is PDF Tools & Utilities free?

PDF Tools & Utilities is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® or PDF Tools & Utilities?

PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® is rated higher. PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® averages 4.3 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while PDF Tools & Utilities averages 4.3 from 11 ratings.

### Do PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® or PDF Tools & Utilities have ads?

Neither PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® nor PDF Tools & Utilities shows ads.

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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.*