# PDF Projector vs SOLOstudio

The clearest difference is price: SOLOstudio at Free against PDF Projector's $0.99. SOLOstudio also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). PDF Projector's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and device support (4 vs 2). On ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

SOLOstudio is free to download; PDF Projector costs $0.99 up front. SOLOstudio sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. PDF Projector asks for nothing beyond the download.

SOLOstudio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of PDF Projector's written reviews are positive against 100% of SOLOstudio's.

PDF Projector ships an update every 2 months, SOLOstudio every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Projector | SOLOstudio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-projector/id1444555016/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solostudio/id1668634437/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 2 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Benjamin Burton](https://appshunter.io/developer/687735578) | [Solo Automations Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1668527168) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Projector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-projector/id1444555016)

Turn your device into a presentation projector. Display PDF slideshows full-screen on external monitors and control navigation from your iPhone or iPad. An Apple Watch can even act as a remote.

**Highlights:** Projects PDFs to external screens, Use iPhone/iPad for navigation, Apple Watch remote control, Thumbnail and page preview, Supports iCloud documents, Share PDFs from other apps

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### SOLOstudio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solostudio/id1668634437)

This app provides intuitive and powerful show control for live events. It allows users to manage audio and video cues, create custom show layouts, and integrate with external hardware for seamless live performance management.

**Highlights:** Audio and video cue management, Customizable cue tiles, Import/export shows, Live camera integration, HDMI output up to 8K, MIDI cue support, RFID hardware integration

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SOLOstudio PRO Monthly Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| SOLOstudio PRO Yearly Plan | $99.00 | per year |
| SS PRO Yearly Plan with Trial | $99.99 | per year |
| The Stranger System | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lumen by Audience Wonderland | $49.99 | one-time |
| MIDI Control | $99.99 | one-time |
| SOLOstudio PRO Once Plan. | $599.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Projector free?

PDF Projector costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SOLOstudio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PDF Projector or SOLOstudio?

SOLOstudio is rated higher. PDF Projector averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while SOLOstudio averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do PDF Projector or SOLOstudio have ads?

Neither PDF Projector nor SOLOstudio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Projector or SOLOstudio?

PDF Projector ships an update every 2 months, and SOLOstudio every 3 weeks. Most recently, PDF Projector was updated on September 26, 2026 and SOLOstudio on September 19, 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.*