# PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® vs PDF Maker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® at 83% against PDF Maker's 13%. PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® also leads on ratings volume (22K vs 390) and device support (5 vs 1). PDF Maker's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, update cadence, 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 Maker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PDF Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® has 22K ratings behind it against 390, 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 13% of PDF Maker'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, PDF Maker weekly. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® | PDF Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-pdf-book-reader/id1354910662/reviews) | **[4.5 (390 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-maker-editor-and-converter/id6745476308/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 390 |
| Positive reviews | **82.8% of reviews** | 12.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Milad Fakhr](https://appshunter.io/developer/380865844) | [Evo Tec Labs @ Pepperbit Online](https://appshunter.io/developer/1665371293) |

## 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 Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-maker-editor-and-converter/id6745476308)

This app is an all-in-one PDF viewer and editor that allows you to quickly open, read, and manage your documents. It offers features like adding signatures, converting images to PDFs, and merging or splitting files to boost productivity.

**Highlights:** View and read PDFs, Annotate documents, Add signatures, Convert images to PDFs, Merge or split files, Organize documents

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly with trial | $14.99 | per month |
| PDF Pro Equipment Unlimited Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly with trial | $59.99 | per year |


## 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 Maker free?

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

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

PDF Maker is rated higher. PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® averages 4.3 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while PDF Maker averages 4.5 from 390 ratings.

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

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

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

PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® ships an update every 4 days, and PDF Maker weekly. Most recently, PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® was updated on September 29, 2026 and PDF Maker on September 29, 2026.

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