# PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® vs PDF Reader

PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® and PDF Reader both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ®'s written reviews are positive against 0% of PDF Reader's. PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (22K vs 18). PDF Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). 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 Reader sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. 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 4.4 for PDF Reader. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® has 22K ratings behind it against 18, 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 0% of PDF Reader's.

PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® ships an update every 4 days, PDF Reader every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® | PDF Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-pdf-book-reader/id1354910662/reviews) | **[4.4 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-editor-and-converter/id1547414913/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **82.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 61 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Milad Fakhr](https://appshunter.io/developer/380865844) | [Laxay Gajera](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534406445) |

## 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 | $17.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Scanner (OCR) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Save PDF | $49.99 | one-time |
| PDF Editor Creator  & Scanner | $49.99 | 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 Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-editor-and-converter/id1547414913)

This application allows users to read, edit, annotate, and convert PDF documents. It supports cloud syncing, form filling, and password protection for files. Users can also scan documents and convert images to PDF.

**Highlights:** Read and edit PDFs, Annotate and highlight text, Convert documents to PDF, Fill and sign PDF forms, Sync with cloud storage, Scan documents to PDF, Password protect PDFs

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF Editor Pro - Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Editor Pro - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| PDF Editor Pro - Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| PDF Reader - Remove Ads | $3.99 | 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 Reader free?

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

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

PDF Reader is rated higher. PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® averages 4.3 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while PDF Reader averages 4.4 from 18 ratings.

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

Neither PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® nor PDF Reader shows ads.

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

PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® ships an update every 4 days, and PDF Reader every 6 months. Most recently, PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® was updated on September 25, 2026 and PDF Reader on September 6, 2026.

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