Comparison

PDF Editor vs PDF Editor

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

Head to head
About

PDF Editor

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
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Edit a PDF and get back the file you expected. Many PDF editors move your fonts, your spacing and your layout. PDF Editor is built to keep them where they are. Open a PDF, change the text, the images and the pages, export it, and the document still looks like the original. If a file ever does not come out right, message us from inside the app: we reply within one business day and fix import, editing and font problems as a priority, keeping you posted until it is done. Built in Australia. Your documents stay yours. What you can do • Edit PDF text: change words, font, size and color directly on the page. • Edit PDF images: replace, crop, resize or delete any image. • Sign PDF: draw or type your signature once and place it on any document. • Fill PDF forms: complete a form, save it and send it. • Merge PDF: combine several PDF files into one. • Split PDF: separate one PDF into smaller files. • Compress PDF: reduce the file size for email and upload. • Convert PDF to JPG or PNG: turn any page into an image. • Turn images into a PDF: combine photos or scans into one document. • Open Word, PowerPoint and Illustrator files: edit them as a PDF and export. • Organize pages: reorder, rotate, duplicate, delete, crop and number pages. • Annotate PDF: highlight and underline what matters. • Redact PDF: black out text that must not be shared. • Scan to text (OCR): turn a scanned page into text you can edit. • Unlock PDF: remove a password you own. • Watermark PDF: add a watermark, a header or a footer. • Resize PDF: change the page format without losing quality. Read and annotate any PDF Open any PDF file, read it and highlight what matters. Large files stay sharp when you zoom. Edit PDF text properly Tap a paragraph and type. PDF Editor keeps the font, the line breaks and the spacing you already have, so you do not have to rebuild the page after every change. Sign and fill without printing Draw or type a signature, place it, save it. Fill in a contract, an invoice or an application form and send it back the same day. No printer needed. Merge, split and compress Combine a set of files into one report. Pull three pages out of a long contract. Compress a large PDF so it fits an email limit. All from your phone. Convert and export Save as PDF for print or for web. Export a page as JPG or PNG for a message or a slide. Turn a set of photos into one PDF. Open a Word, PowerPoint or Illustrator file and work on it as a PDF. Start from a template Do not start from an empty page. Open a ready-made invoice, report, proposal, contract, letter, resume, flyer or business card, then change the parts you need. Every template is editable and exports as a PDF. Phone, tablet and web Your documents sync, so you can start on a phone and finish on a laptop. What is free and what is paid Every month a free account includes 5 PDF edits and 20 PDF tool operations such as merge, split, compress or rotate. Subscriptions raise these allowances and more: monthly AI credits and extra storage are included. Common questions Can I change text in a file someone else made? Yes. Open it and tap the text. Can I put two files together? Yes, use Merge. Can I make a file smaller? Yes, use Compress. Can I turn a scan into text? Yes, use Scan to text. Do I need an account? Merge, split, compress, rotate and the other page tools work without one. Editing text, signing, filling forms and watermarks need a free account. Does it work offline? Merge, split, compress, sign, fill forms and the other page tools run on your device and work offline. Editing PDF text in the full editor, scan to text and the AI tools need an internet connection. Something did not import or export correctly. What now? Send it to us from Settings → Feedback & Support. We reply within one business day. Download PDF Editor and fix the PDF properly, the first time. Privacy Policy: https://desygner.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://desygner.com/terms

About

PDF Editor

Edit, annotate, and convert PDF files with advanced tools. This app allows for text and image modification, form creation and filling, and secure document management. It also includes OCR technology for scanned documents and AI assistance for smarter interactions.

Highlights
  • Edit existing PDF content
  • Modify text and images
  • Smart annotations
  • Scan and convert documents
  • OCR technology
  • E-signature support
  • Merge and split PDFs
Features
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Looking for an easy-to-use yet powerful true PDF editor that lets you modify existing PDF text, edit images, make deep-level content adjustments, use smart annotations, scan documents quickly, and convert files — all in one place? Our app also supports powerful conversions like Photo to PDF, PDF to Word, PDF to Images, JPEG to PDF, and more — covering almost all file formats with built-in OCR technology. Available for your iPhone, iPad, and MacBook — all under a single subscription. Look no further than our PDF Editor, Document Scanner & Converter app! With our app, you can easily create, edit, and manage PDF documents right from your iPhone, iPad or Macbook, iMac. Whether you need to annotate a document, add a signature, or merge multiple PDFs into one file, our app has you covered. Here are some of the key features of our PDF Editor, Documents Scanner & Converter app! (All in One PDF Editor) ********** Highlighted Features: ********** + Existing PDF Content Editing. + Modify Text, Change Fonts & Images. + Smart Annotations (Highlight, Comment, Draw & Markup) + PDF Lock & Unlock. + AI Integration. + Dropbox Integration. + Excel to PDF & PPTX to PDF. + Scan PDF. + Create New PDF. + Create or Design Any Form. + Share or Print Any Form. + Form Fill Out. + Edit PDF. + Split PDF. + Merge PDF. + Reorder PDF. + Print or Share PDF. + Remove Page From PDF. + E- Sign. + Add Text Box. + Add Image. + OCR (Image to Text). + Secure PDF. + Convert Photo to PDF. (R:Reverse) + Convert PDF to Word.(R) + Convert Text to PDF.(R) + File Converter (Pro Supported). + Single Subscription use in your iPhone, iPad, iMac, Mac book - All Apple Devices Easy document creation: Create new PDF documents with a few taps, or import existing documents from your device or cloud storage services. Advanced editing tools: Edit text, images, and other content within your PDFs, and add annotations, comments, and highlights. AI Assistant — Smarter PDF Interactions: Interact with the AI Assistant using simple text prompts to get instant, intelligent responses OCR Technology: OCR features enable users to convert scanned documents into editable and searchable text. With advanced OCR technology, the app recognizes text in scanned documents and converts it into editable text. The app supports multiple languages, making it a versatile tool for users around the world. Signature support: Sign PDF documents directly within the app, or import and save your signature for later use. Merge and split PDFs: Easily combine multiple PDFs into a single document, or split one PDF into multiple files. File management: Organize and manage your PDFs with ease, including renaming, moving, and deleting files. Cloud integration: Sync your PDFs with a popular cloud storage service like iCloud to access your documents from anywhere. Our PDF Document Editor & Maker app is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly, with a clean and modern interface that makes it easy to get started. Download it today and start creating and editing PDF documents like a pro! SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Monthly price : $4.99 Yearly price : $29.99 Consider PDF Editor, Documents Scanner & Converter app! (All in one PDF Editor) pro and enjoy full access to all features and content. If you choose a All in One PDF Editor subscription, payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription will automatically renew unless turned off in your iTunes Account Settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. From iTunes Account settings you can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Your iTunes Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. Privacy Policy: https://www.lazyvariable.com/pdf-editor-privacy-policy/ Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ https://www.lazyvariable.com/pdf-editor-terms-of-use/ Support: Please contact us by email at "contact.pdfdocumenteditor@gmail.com".

Screenshots

PDF Editor4 screens
PDF Editor3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: PDF Editor at free with in-app purchases against PDF Editor's subscription. PDF Editor also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (331 vs 38). PDF Editor's advantage is review sentiment (48% vs 23%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and PDF Editor sells 7 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 Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Editor has 331 ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 23% of PDF Editor's written reviews are positive against 48% of PDF Editor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Editor ships an update every 3 days, PDF Editor every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PDF Editor versus PDF Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF EditorPDF Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (331 ratings) — better4.4 (38 ratings)
Positive reviews22.7% of reviews48.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings331 — better38
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size233 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDesygner Pty LtdAHAD DURRANI

Customer experience

PDF Editor

All ratings331 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral0.3%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews141 reviews
Positive22.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative74.5%

PDF Editor

All ratings38 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive48.4%
Neutral3.1%
Negative48.4%

User reviews

PDF Editor

From 331 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✏️ 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

Room to improve

  • 💰 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

PDF Editor

From 38 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use for some
  • 👍 Fulfills basic PDF needs
  • 👍 Good for editing and signing
  • 👍 Useful for converting files
  • 👍 Handy for scanning documents

Room to improve

  • 👎 Not intuitive or user-friendly
  • 👎 Poorly designed
  • 👎 Limited features on Mac
  • 👎 Difficult to navigate
  • 👎 Strips formatting from PDFs

Bugs and requests

PDF Editor

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • 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
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  • Email verification not sending or sending to wrong address
  • Zoom functionality resets when attempting edits
  • Saved documents disappear from app after restart
  • File upload fails or gets stuck indefinitely
  • Black and white checkered screen replacing PDF content
  • Large chunks of text deleted when leaving text editor open
  • Pages display as blank after export
  • Subscription information not displaying correctly
  • App crashes when clicking add/import button

Requested features

8 requests
  • 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
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  • Offline editing capability
  • Improved file saving and persistence
  • Cross-device synchronization

PDF Editor

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • PDF reader not working
  • Cannot open PDF files
  • Cannot edit PDF files
  • App crashes constantly
  • Unable to fill PDF forms by typing
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  • Subscription continues after cancellation
  • Formatting is lost when editing PDFs
  • App does not open when clicked from browser

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow typing in PDF forms
  • Improve Mac compatibility and usability
  • Provide clear instructions or tutorials
  • Offer better customer support
  • Fix subscription charging issues

In-app purchases

14 purchases

PDF Editor

Subscriptions10
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Starter — Weekly7 Days trial$3.957 Days
  • Pro+ Weekly Subscription 2$4.997 Days
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  • Pro+ Weekly Subscription7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Pro+ Monthly Subscription$9.951 Month
  • Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Pro+ Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pro+ Annual Subscription 2$83.991 Year
  • Annual3 Days trial$89.991 Year
  • Pro+ Annual Subscription$99.991 Year
One-time4
  • Credit pack: 5 credits$4.99
  • Credit pack: 10 credits$7.99
  • Special credit pack$7.99
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  • Credit pack: 30 credits$19.99
7 purchases

PDF Editor

Subscriptions6
  • Premium$4.991 Month
  • Premium AI Assistant$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Offer3 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • Premium1 Year trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium$29.991 Year
  • Premium AI Assistant$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$89.99

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 331 ratings, while PDF Editor averages 4.4 from 38 ratings.
Do PDF Editor or PDF Editor have ads?
Neither PDF Editor nor PDF Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PDF Editor or PDF Editor?
PDF Editor ships an update every 3 days, and PDF Editor every 6 weeks. Most recently, PDF Editor was updated on October 20, 2026 and PDF Editor on October 19, 2026.

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