Lantern vs PDF Editor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lantern
This app provides a secure and fast VPN connection to keep your internet activity private. It offers both a free plan and a Pro subscription with advanced features, all from a nonprofit dedicated to an open internet.
- Secure and private internet connection
- Host your own VPN server
- Global network access
- Open source code
- Strict no-logs policy
- Built-in ad blocking (Pro)
- Unlimited data (Pro)
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A nonprofit building tools for an open internet We're a nonprofit with one mission: keeping the internet open for everyone, everywhere. We've spent 12 years developing connection technologies in the world's most demanding network environments. Every Pro subscription directly funds access for people who need it most. Most "free" VPNs want your email before you've even tried them. We don't. No account. No credit card. Just download and connect. Your server, your rules Want zero middlemen? Host your own VPN server on infrastructure you control. Your traffic, your hardware, your rules. Setup takes minutes. Or connect through Lantern's global network. Either way, you're in control. Engineered for reliability We've spent 12 years building connection tools for the hardest network conditions on the planet. That work shows up everywhere: more protocols than typical VPNs, smarter routing, fewer dropped connections. When standard approaches don't work, Lantern has alternatives ready. Privacy you can verify • Open source code, publicly available • Strict no-logs policy • Strong encryption on all connections • Nonprofit structure with transparent funding Honest about what VPNs do We don't sell fear. VPNs protect your privacy and help you access the internet freely. No hype. Just protection that works. Pro features • Unlimited data • Connect up to 5 devices • Built-in ad blocking • Premium server access • Private Server hosting at no extra cost Why a nonprofit VPN? We're funded by subscriptions, not by selling data or running ads. We're accountable to our mission, not shareholders. • 12+ years of proven reliability • Tested in demanding environments worldwide • Research-driven development • Community-supported and mission-focused Free plan available Try Lantern without creating an account or entering payment info. Just download and connect. Pro subscriptions unlock unlimited data and directly support accessible internet worldwide. Try the VPN built by a nonprofit that believes in an open, accessible internet for everyone. Terms of Use: https://lantern.io/terms Privacy Policy: https://lantern.io/privacy Service availability may vary by region due to local regulations.
PDF Editor
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The fastest way to edit, sign, and organize PDFs on your iPhone and iPad. No uploads, no waiting - everything happens right on your device, so your documents stay private. WHY MILLIONS OF DOCUMENTS NEED THIS APP Contracts to sign. Pages to remove. Files to combine. Forms to fill. PDF Editor handles it all in a few taps - no desktop software, no subscriptions to a bloated suite. EDIT & ANNOTATE - Add text anywhere on any PDF - Insert images, stamps, and shapes - Highlight, underline, and draw with annotation tools - Fill out forms quickly and cleanly SIGN DOCUMENTS IN SECONDS - Create your signature with your finger or Apple Pencil - Sign and send contracts without printing or scanning ORGANIZE PAGES LIKE A PRO - Merge multiple PDFs into one file - Split large PDFs into separate documents - Remove, reorder, and sign pages with drag & drop PROTECT YOUR FILES - Lock any PDF with a password - Remove passwords from PDFs you own - Keep sensitive contracts and records secure BUILT FOR SPEED & PRIVACY - Works fully offline; files never leave your device - Handles large documents smoothly - Share instantly to Mail, WhatsApp, Files, and more Subscription Plans Choose the plan that fits your needs: - Monthly Subscription: $8.99/month (auto-renewing) - Yearly Subscription: $49.99/year (auto-renewing) - Lifetime Access: $69.99 one-time payment (not a subscription) Prices are in USD and may vary by region. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew 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 current period ends. You can manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your Apple Account settings on the App Store. Download PDF Editor today and turn your phone into a complete PDF toolkit. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://aitzaznasir.blogspot.com/2026/07/pdf-editor-privacy-policy.html App Terms & Conditions: https://aitzaznasir.blogspot.com/2026/07/pdf-editor-terms-and-conditions.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PDF Editor at weekly against Lantern's every 6 weeks. Lantern's advantage is chart position (#145 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Lantern sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and PDF Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Lantern ships an update every 6 weeks, PDF Editor weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lantern | PDF Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 22.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #145 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 194 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brave New Software Project, Inc | Aitzaz Nasir |
Bugs and requests
Lantern
Reported bugs
4 issues- iOS version frequently fails to connect
- Paid subscription doesn't work on all devices
- Inconsistent performance across different platforms
- Confusing or missing in-app settings
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for more devices and platforms
- Improve customer support and responsiveness
- Provide better guidance on using the paid version
- Implement more advanced security and privacy features
PDF Editor
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Lantern
- Monthly Subscription$12.991 Month
- One Year Plan$48.001 Year
- Lantern Pro: One Month Plan$12.00
- Lantern Pro: One Year Plan$55.99
- Lantern Pro: Two Year Plan$100.99
PDF Editor
- PDF Pro Monthly - Sign & Fill$8.991 Month
- PDF Pro Yearly - Merge & Split3 Days trial$49.991 Year
- PDF Pro Lifetime - All Tools$69.99








