# PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® vs Simple PDF Editor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® at 83% against Simple PDF Editor's 8%. PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (22K vs 16). Simple PDF Editor's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Simple PDF Editor sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simple PDF Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® has 22K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ®'s written reviews are positive against 8% of Simple PDF Editor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® ships an update every 4 days, Simple PDF Editor every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® | Simple PDF Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-pdf-book-reader/id1354910662/reviews) | **[4.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-pdf-editor/id1560227399/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **82.8% of reviews** | 8.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Milad Fakhr](https://appshunter.io/developer/380865844) | [Kei Suefuji](https://appshunter.io/developer/1388335881) |

## 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


### Simple PDF Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-pdf-editor/id1560227399)

Easily edit PDF documents by deleting, rotating, sorting, extracting, or combining pages. Secure your files with password protection and unlock them. The free version lets you preview edits before purchasing tools or the professional version for full access.

**Highlights:** Delete PDF pages, Rotate PDF pages, Sort PDF pages, Extract PDF pages, Combine PDF pages, Password protect PDFs, Unlock password-protected PDFs

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Delete Pages | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rotate Pages | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sort Pages | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Password | $4.99 | one-time |
| Extract Pages | $4.99 | one-time |
| Password Protect | $4.99 | one-time |
| Combine PDF | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro (All Tools) | $19.99 | 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 Simple PDF Editor free?

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

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

Simple PDF Editor is rated higher. PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® averages 4.3 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Simple PDF Editor averages 4.6 from 16 ratings.

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

Simple PDF Editor shows ads; PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® does not.

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

PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® ships an update every 4 days, and Simple PDF Editor every 2 weeks. Most recently, PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® was updated on September 24, 2026 and Simple PDF Editor on September 23, 2026.

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