Comparison

PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® vs PDF Tools

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ®

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
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PDF Editor, PDF Book Reader ® — Smart, Private, Made for Apple Intelligence Read, edit, sign, scan and organize PDFs in one app. Designed with Liquid Glass for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Vision Pro and Apple Watch. APPLE INTELLIGENCE - Summaries: understand a long PDF in seconds. Summarize the whole document or one page. - Smart Categories: each PDF is sorted into a category, like Book, Manual, Receipt, Ticket or Contract, with an icon in your Library. Filter your Library by category in one tap. - Auto Labels: every PDF gets a short title of its subject, shown under its name. Edit any title, and search finds it too. - Suggested Tags: select a PDF and get up to three tag ideas from its content. Tap one to add it. - Private by design: all Apple Intelligence features run on your device. Your documents never leave it. SIRI AND SHORTCUTS Just ask Siri: - "Summarize my PDF with PDF Editor" - "Open PDF in PDF Editor" - "Search my documents in PDF Editor" - "Scan text with PDF Editor" Build Shortcuts to import files, load a PDF from the camera or iCloud, download a PDF from a link, open documents and rotate pages. READ AND LISTEN - Crisp, high-resolution display with smooth zoom. - Book mode with realistic page curl, and two facing pages in landscape. - Read Aloud in natural voices, with each word highlighted as it is spoken. Choose the speed, voice and language. - Translate the current page with Apple Translate. - Search the text of every PDF, and even your handwritten notes (iOS 27). - Full Dark Mode support. EDIT AND ANNOTATE - Highlight, underline and add notes anywhere. - Draw with Apple Pencil or your finger in any color. - Add text boxes, shapes, images and photos. - Fill forms, and create and place signatures. - Rotate, insert, delete and reorder pages. - Annotate together in real time with SharePlay. SCAN AND CONVERT - Scan receipts, notes, contracts and multi-page documents with automatic edge detection. - Instant Text (OCR): turn images and scans into text. - Convert photos, images and web pages into PDFs. - Export to HEIC, JPEG, PNG, Word (.docx), TIFF and PDF. - Create professional invoices and share them as PDFs. - Scan from Control Center or the Camera Control button. ORGANIZE YOUR LIBRARY - Categories: choose a category for any PDF yourself, on any device, and filter by it. - Color tags, with a simple Tags button to assign and manage them. - Sort by name, date, size or tag. - Select many PDFs at once to share, tag, categorize, back up or delete. - Recently Deleted keeps removed PDFs so you can restore them. - Zip, print and share via AirDrop, Messages, Mail and more. EVERYWHERE YOU ARE - iCloud sync across all your Apple devices. - Made for iPhone Duo: a book opens across both halves when you unfold. - Widgets, including a reading streak calendar. - Apple Watch app and iMessage app. - One purchase unlocks all your devices. PRIVACY AND ACCESSIBILITY - No data collected. Your documents stay yours. - Built for VoiceOver, Dynamic Type and Reduce Motion. - Available in 19 languages. PLANS - Subscribe monthly, every 3 months or yearly — try Yearly free first. - Or choose Lifetime: pay once and keep every feature forever. No subscription, nothing renews. PRICE AND TERMS Lifetime is a one-time purchase and does not renew. For subscriptions, payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your Apple Account settings, or with "Subscription" in the app's settings menu. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use: https://pdfeditorpdfbookreader.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://pdfeditorpdfbookreader.app/privacy

About

PDF Tools

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for managing PDF documents. Easily convert images to PDF, split and merge files, add watermarks, signatures, and compress documents. It provides a user-friendly interface for efficient document handling.

Highlights
  • Split and merge PDF files
  • Convert images to PDF
  • Add watermarks and signatures
  • Compress PDF size
  • Unlock secured PDFs
  • Extract and delete pages
  • Convert PDF to text/image
Features
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The Ultimate PDF Solution for Your Device Discover the simplicity and power of PDF App: Split, Merge & More, your all-in-one PDF converter and editor. Convert, merge, split, lock, unlock, compress, and more with just a few taps. Key Features: •⁠ ⁠Split PDF: Split a long detailed PDF into single-page PDFs without much effort. Select specific page ranges and get your desired pages in seconds. •⁠ ⁠Merge PDFs: Combine multiple PDF documents into a single file. Our PDF merger helps design a single-page PDF from different PDFs, eliminating the hassle of storing separate documents. •⁠ ⁠Delete Pages: Remove unwanted pages from your PDFs while merging or splitting them. Perfect for eliminating extra or unnecessary content. •⁠ ⁠Unlock PDFs: Easily unlock secured PDFs to split or merge them. •⁠ ⁠Watermark: Add text or image watermarks to protect your documents or give them a customized appearance. •⁠ ⁠Compress PDFs: Reduce the size of your PDFs for easier sharing and storage, whether you merge or split them. •⁠ ⁠Image to PDF Conversions: Convert PNG, JPEG, and HEIC images to PDF format. •⁠ ⁠PDF to Text: Convert PDF files to standard text quickly and easily. •⁠ ⁠PDF to Image Conversions: Convert your PDFs to PNG, JPEG, and HEIC formats. •⁠ ⁠Extract Pages: Select and extract specific pages from your PDF files. •⁠ ⁠Rotate Pages: Rotate individual pages or entire documents for better viewing. •⁠ ⁠Signature: Sign your PDF documents with ease. •⁠ ⁠Preview & Read PDFs: View and read your PDF files with a built-in reader. •⁠ ⁠Rename PDFs: Rename your PDF files for better organization. •⁠ ⁠Share PDFs: Share your PDFs directly from the app. •⁠ ⁠Dark & Light Mode Support: Enjoy a seamless user experience in both dark and light modes. •⁠ ⁠Face ID, Touch ID & Passcode Authentication: Secure your app with biometric and passcode authentication. Easy-to-Use Interface: 1.⁠ ⁠Select Your Tool: Choose the conversion or editing tool you need. 2.⁠ ⁠Add Your File: Upload your document or image from your device. 3.⁠ ⁠Convert or Edit: Perform your desired action with a simple tap. 4.⁠ ⁠Save & Share: Download the converted or edited file to your local storage or share it directly. 24/7 Customer Support: Our dedicated support team is available around the clock to assist you with any issues or questions. Download PDF App: Split, Merge & More Today! Streamline your document management with the most comprehensive PDF app available. Experience the convenience and efficiency of PDF App: Split, Merge & More on your iPhone, Mac, and iPad. About Premium Plan Billing: If you upgrade to the Premium plan, payment will be charged to your iTunes account. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can choose to be billed monthly or yearly. You can turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID Account Settings at any time. Privacy Policy: https://appinferencesoftware.wordpress.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of use:https://appinferencesoftware.wordpress.com/terms-of-use/ Contact Us: For any questions or support, reach out to us at passwordmanagerteam@gmail.com

Screenshots

PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ®4 screens
PDF Tools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PDF Tools at 5.0 against PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ®'s 4.3. PDF Tools also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 83%). PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ®'s advantage is ratings volume (22K vs 14) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 days). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and PDF Tools sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PDF Tools 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 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ®'s written reviews are positive against 100% of PDF Tools's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® ships an update every 3 days, PDF Tools every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® versus PDF Tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ®PDF Tools
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (22K ratings)5.0 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22K — better14
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMilad FakhrVijay Kale

Customer experience

PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ®

All ratings22,242 ratings
Positive82.0%
Neutral3.0%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews488 reviews
Positive82.8%
Neutral0.6%
Negative16.6%

PDF Tools

All ratings14 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ®

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Text not saving properly after editing
  • Difficulty accessing documents at the bottom of PDFs

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ®

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Quarterly Subscription$19.993 Months
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time3
  • Scanner (OCR)$3.99
  • PDF Editor Creator & Scanner$49.99
  • Lifetime Access$99.99
3 purchases

PDF Tools

Subscriptions2
  • Premium (1 month)3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium (1 year)3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium (Lifetime)$49.99

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 free?
PDF Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® or PDF Tools?
PDF Tools is rated higher. PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® averages 4.3 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while PDF Tools averages 5.0 from 14 ratings.
Do PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® or PDF Tools have ads?
Neither PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® nor PDF Tools shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® or PDF Tools?
PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® ships an update every 3 days, and PDF Tools every 6 days. Most recently, PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® was updated on October 29, 2026 and PDF Tools on October 24, 2026.

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