# PDF Editor vs PDF Editor

PDF Editor and PDF Editor both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of PDF Editor's written reviews are positive against 22% of PDF Editor's. PDF Editor also leads on ads (none vs shown). PDF Editor's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Editor sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and PDF Editor sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 — 4.6 for PDF Editor against 4.5 for PDF Editor. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 330 and 900 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 22% of PDF Editor's written reviews are positive against 70% of PDF Editor's.

PDF Editor ships an update every 3 days, PDF Editor fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Editor | PDF Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (330 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-edit-everything/id1356865117/reviews)** | [4.5 (900 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-fill-edit-e-sign/id1591585643/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 330 | **900** |
| Positive reviews | 22.3% of reviews | **70.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 191 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Desygner Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1121127855) | [MK Apps Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523050331) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-edit-everything/id1356865117)

Edit text, images, and layout in PDF files without altering formatting. Convert PDFs to various formats, merge documents, and secure them with passwords. Offers cloud integration and user-friendly navigation for efficient document management.

**Highlights:** Edit text and images, Convert to multiple formats (Word, PPT, JPG, PNG), Resize PDFs, Merge PDF files, Secure with password encryption, Add watermarks, headers, footers, Cloud integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro+ Weekly Subscription 2 | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro+ Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro+ Monthly Subscription | $9.95 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro+ Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro+ Annual Subscription 2 | $83.99 | per year |
| Annual | $89.99 | per year |
| Pro+ Annual Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Credit pack: 5 credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| Credit pack: 10 credits | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special credit pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Credit pack: 30 credits | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✏️ Comprehensive PDF editing capabilities
- 🎨 Advanced image editing features (logos, backgrounds, signatures)
- ⚡ Fast processing speed for document editing
- 👍 User-friendly interface for most users
- 🔧 Multiple editing tools and options available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription pricing ($7-99/month)
- 🚫 Limited free trial (3 days, not 7 as advertised)
- 📏 Output files are extremely small and illegible after export
- 🐢 Very slow file uploads and processing
- ❌ Text editing features unavailable in trial version

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when importing PDFs
- Exported PDFs render at extremely small, unreadable sizes
- Text editing causes font changes and formatting loss
- Duplicate function creates multiple unwanted copies or deletes originals
- App won't open or gets stuck on logo screen

**Requested features**

- Better zoom functionality without distorting document sections
- Ability to edit files across multiple devices with same account
- Improved text editing capabilities
- Document rotation (not just flip) functionality
- Better font compatibility and handling


### PDF Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-fill-edit-e-sign/id1591585643)

Easily edit, fill, and sign PDF documents on your mobile device. This app allows you to scan documents, convert them to PDF, and annotate files. Share your business contracts and important documents with advanced editing and signing capabilities.

**Highlights:** Fill PDF forms, Scan documents to PDF, Edit PDF files, Sign PDFs, Annotate PDFs, Photo to PDF conversion, Reorder and rotate pages

**Features:** Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF Editor & Converter | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Editor, Fill & Sign | $9.99 | per month |
| Smart PDF Editor & Reader App | $9.99 | per month |
| All-in-One PDF Editor & Reader Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| PDF Editor & Converter Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| PDF Converter & Editor | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick and efficient
- 💡 Useful features like signing and merging PDFs
- 🙌 Great for business needs
- 🎨 Good editing tools

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and compatibility issues
- 🔒 Concerns about unauthorized charges
- 📝 Difficult to edit and align text
- 🤦‍♀️ Poor user experience

**Reported bugs**

- Exported files cannot be opened
- Scanning feature does not save properly
- Editing tools like drawing and resizing are unreliable

**Requested features**

- Add ability to add text where needed
- Improve stability and reduce crashes
- Provide clear subscription details and cancellation options
- Enhance editing capabilities for better alignment and formatting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Editor free?

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

### Is PDF Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PDF Editor or PDF Editor?

PDF Editor is rated higher. PDF Editor averages 4.6 out of 5 from 330 ratings, while PDF Editor averages 4.5 from 900 ratings.

### Do PDF Editor or PDF Editor have ads?

PDF Editor shows ads; PDF Editor does not.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Editor or PDF Editor?

PDF Editor ships an update every 3 days, and PDF Editor fortnightly. Most recently, PDF Editor was updated on September 21, 2026 and PDF Editor on September 22, 2026.

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