# PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® vs PDF

The clearest difference is rating: PDF at 5.0 against PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ®'s 4.3. PDF also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 days) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ®'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (22K vs 2). 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 PDF sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PDF holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® has 22K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® ships an update every 4 days, PDF daily. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® | PDF |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-pdf-book-reader/id1354910662/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scan-convert-and-edit/id1643700397/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 82.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 63 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Milad Fakhr](https://appshunter.io/developer/380865844) | [novice2pro Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635383158) |

## 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scan-convert-and-edit/id1643700397)

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for managing PDF documents. Easily scan, convert, edit, merge, split, compress, and protect your PDFs. It's designed for efficiency and privacy, working offline.

**Highlights:** Scan documents to PDF, Convert photos and text to PDF, Edit and manage PDF pages, Merge and split PDF files, Compress PDF file size, Encrypt and decrypt PDFs, Offline functionality

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $12.99 | 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 free?

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

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

PDF is rated higher. PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® averages 4.3 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while PDF averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

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

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

PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® ships an update every 4 days, and PDF daily. Most recently, PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® was updated on October 22, 2026 and PDF on September 16, 2026.

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