# Lumin vs PDF Editor

The clearest difference is rating: Lumin at 4.5 against PDF Editor's 1.0. Lumin also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (940 vs 1). PDF Editor's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Lumin asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lumin holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lumin has 940 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Lumin ships an update every 8 days, PDF Editor every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lumin | PDF Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (940 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumin-view-edit-share-pdf/id1367372862/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-edit-pdf-sign-pdf/id6517351610/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **940** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 32.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 304 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nitrolabs Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1367372861) | [Ketan Padsala](https://appshunter.io/developer/1755738792) |

## What reviewers say

### Lumin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumin-view-edit-share-pdf/id1367372862)

Edit, share, and collaborate on PDF documents in the cloud. This app offers a suite of tools for annotating, organizing, and signing PDFs, with seamless integration for cloud storage and real-time collaboration.

**Highlights:** Seamless document management, Cloud integration and auto-save, Versatile editing and annotation tools, Document organization and conversion, Pre-designed templates, Real-time collaboration, eSignatures and form filling, Scanning to PDF

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful annotation tools
- 🚀 Fast PDF rendering

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔒 Unreliable data sync
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Buggy app experience

**Reported bugs**

- Lost work and unsaved changes
- Inability to open/access files
- Frequent login issues
- Compatibility problems on mobile

**Requested features**

- Offline mode support
- Split-screen functionality
- Improved highlight/annotation tools
- Better Google Drive integration


### PDF Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-edit-pdf-sign-pdf/id6517351610)

Manage, edit, and convert your documents with this all-in-one PDF tool. Scan physical documents, merge files, and secure sensitive information with password protection. Streamline your workflow and stay productive on the go.

**Highlights:** Edit and annotate PDFs, Convert PDFs to images and vice versa, Scan physical documents to PDF, Merge multiple PDF files, Secure PDFs with passwords, Organize and share documents

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lumin free?

Lumin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PDF Editor free?

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

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

Lumin is rated higher. Lumin averages 4.5 out of 5 from 940 ratings, while PDF Editor averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Lumin or PDF Editor have ads?

Lumin shows ads; PDF Editor does not.

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

Lumin ships an update every 8 days, and PDF Editor every 6 days. Most recently, Lumin was updated on November 6, 2026 and PDF Editor on November 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*