Comparison

PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® vs PDF & Doc

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 & Doc

Effortlessly scan documents, receipts, and more into organized PDFs. Features smart folders, full-text search, and inline editing tools for quick annotations and signatures. Streamline your paperwork and never lose important files again.

Highlights
  • Smart folders for organization
  • Full-text search across scans
  • Automatic document correction
  • Multi-page PDF capture
  • Inline PDF editing
  • One-tap signature insertion
  • Import from various sources
Features
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Tired of digging through camera roll screenshots and random "scan_final_v2.pdf" files just to find that one receipt? Foldr is a PDF scanner built around what happens after you scan — smart folders, fast search, and a clean library that actually keeps up with your paperwork. Point your camera at a document and Foldr captures it as a crisp PDF, auto-corrects the angle, and drops it straight into the right folder. Need to edit text, highlight a clause, or add a signature? It's all in one place — no exporting to another app, no waiting. Why Foldr — Smart Library. Files land in folders by date, type, or your own tags. Full-text search across every scan you've taken. — Auto Scan. Edge detection, perspective fix, and contrast enhancement happen automatically on every shot. — Multi-Page Capture. Scan a 30-page contract in one go and Foldr stitches it into a single PDF. — Inline PDF Editor. Tap to add or change text, drop in images, draw, highlight, or erase — directly on the page. — One-Tap Signature. Save your signature once and place it on any document with a single tap. — ID & Photo Modes. Dedicated flows for ID cards, passports, photos, and whiteboards. — Import from Anywhere. Pull pages from Photos, Files, the iOS share sheet, or your cloud drive. — Export Without Friction. Send as PDF or image to Mail, Messages, iCloud, Drive, Dropbox, or any app that accepts files. Made for everyday paperwork • Receipts, invoices, and expense reports • Rental agreements, NDAs, and signed contracts • Lecture notes, study sheets, and printed handouts • Forms that need a signature before end of day • Recipes, business cards, and whiteboards worth keeping Foldr is built for people who scan often and lose things easily. The interface is quiet — no nested menus, no learning curve. Open the app, capture the page, and know where it'll be tomorrow. Foldr Premium Premium unlocks unlimited scans, advanced editing tools, larger storage, and an ad-free experience. Subscriptions renew automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the period ends. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Prices may vary by region. Terms of Use: https://foldr.website/terms Privacy Policy: https://foldr.website/privacy

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PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ®4 screens
PDF & Doc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PDF & Doc at 5.0 against PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ®'s 4.3. PDF & Doc also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 83%). PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ®'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (22K vs 5). 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 & Doc sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PDF & Doc 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 5, 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 & Doc's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® ships an update every 3 days, PDF & Doc every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® versus PDF & Doc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ®PDF & Doc
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (22K ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMilad FakhrBarroso Jeanne

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 & Doc

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 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 & Doc

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
5 purchases

PDF & Doc

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly$7.997 Days
  • Weekly Trial3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Weekly Promo7 Days trial$7.997 Days
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  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Annually$39.991 Year

Questions

Is PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® free?
PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF & Doc free?
PDF & Doc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® or PDF & Doc?
PDF & Doc is rated higher. PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® averages 4.3 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while PDF & Doc averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® or PDF & Doc have ads?
Neither PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® nor PDF & Doc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® or PDF & Doc?
PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® ships an update every 3 days, and PDF & Doc every 2 months. Most recently, PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® was updated on November 1, 2026 and PDF & Doc on October 24, 2026.

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