Ex PDF 123 vs Local PDF
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ex PDF 123
Connect multiple iOS devices wirelessly to read PDF files together. Enjoy a smooth, instantaneous reading experience with automatic page flips and flexible device arrangement. Supports file transfer from Mac/PC via WiFi.
- Point-to-point WiFi connection
- Connect up to eight devices
- Instantaneous transmission
- Automatic page flip options
- Horizontal/vertical device arrangement
- iOS Files management support
- Mac/PC PDF transfer via WiFi
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Connect all your iOS devices to read PDF files cooler! 1. Fast point-to-point connection via WiFi(use Apple's multiPeerConnectivity framework and technology). Local area network is not required. Up to eight devices can be connected at the same time. 2. Easy to use, excellent reading experience, broaden the scope of reading and pages. 3. Instantaneous transmission and linkage, no sense of delay. 4. Automatic page flip, variety of page flip options. 5. Devices can be arranged horizontally or vertically. Corresponding to horizontal and vertical page flip. 6. Support iOS11 Files management.Mac/PC transport PDF file to iOS device via WiFi.
Local PDF
Manage and edit PDF documents securely on your device without needing an internet connection. Features include page manipulation, metadata editing, password protection, and file compression, all within an intuitive interface.
- Offline PDF management
- Page rotation, splitting, and merging
- Metadata viewing and editing
- Password protection and removal
- PDF file compression
- Advanced page preview
- Dark Mode support
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Local PDF is the ultimate app to manage your PDF documents directly on your iPhone and iPad, with a strong focus on privacy. No servers, no internet required—everything happens locally on your device, ensuring maximum data security. Key features: - Page management: rotate, split a PDF into multiple files, or merge several PDFs into one. - Metadata management: view, edit, or remove metadata from any PDF. - Password management: protect your PDFs with a password or remove existing ones. - File compression: reduce PDF size with multiple quality options. - Advanced preview: zoom in on pages for precise viewing. - Reorder and export pages: rearrange pages and export only the ones you need. - Intuitive interface with Dark Mode: a modern, responsive, and easy-to-use design with full dark mode support. Why choose Local PDF? - Privacy guaranteed: all operations are performed locally on your device. Your files stay with you. - Offline functionality: edit your PDFs anywhere, without relying on internet or external servers. Perfect for professionals, students, and anyone working with PDFs. Download Local PDF today and experience how easy managing your documents can be!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Ex PDF 123 at $0.99 against Local PDF's $9.99. Ex PDF 123 also leads on iOS requirement (11.4 vs 16.0). On 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
Ex PDF 123 costs $0.99 and Local PDF $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Ex PDF 123 | Local PDF |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 11.4 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 112 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 智杰 王 | Marco Tini |
Customer experience
Ex PDF 123
Local PDF
In-app purchases
Ex PDF 123
No in-app purchases
Local PDF
No in-app purchases









