# PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® vs PDF Master

PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® and PDF Master 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 9% of PDF Master's. PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). PDF Master's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating 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 Master sells 12 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 4.3 for PDF Master. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® has 22K ratings behind it against 200, 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 9% of PDF Master's.

PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® ships an update every 4 days, PDF Master every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® | PDF Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-pdf-book-reader/id1354910662/reviews) | [4.3 (200 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-master-editor-reader/id6471487318/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 200 |
| Positive reviews | **82.8% of reviews** | 9.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 61 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Milad Fakhr](https://appshunter.io/developer/380865844) | [CheeseJoy Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727983156) |

## 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 Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-master-editor-reader/id6471487318)

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for managing PDF documents on iOS. It allows users to scan physical documents and gallery images into PDFs, create new PDFs from scratch, view existing files, merge multiple PDFs, and extract text using OCR technology.

**Highlights:** Scan photos to PDF, Convert gallery images to PDF, Create new PDF files, View and read PDF documents, Merge multiple PDF files, OCR text recognition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF Master | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Master PRO 1 Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Master PRO 1 Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Master PRO 1 Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Master PRO 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Master PRO 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| PDF Master PRO 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| PDF Master PRO 1 Year | $34.99 | per year |
| PDF Master PRO 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| PDF Master Pro | $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 PDF Master free?

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

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

PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® and PDF Master are both rated 4.3 out of 5 on the App Store, from 22K and 200 ratings respectively.

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

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

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

PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® ships an update every 4 days, and PDF Master every 2 weeks. Most recently, PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® was updated on September 24, 2026 and PDF Master on September 14, 2026.

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