# Smallpdf vs DocHub

The clearest difference is ads: Smallpdf at none against DocHub's shown. Smallpdf also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 52%) and ratings volume (6.9K vs 455). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smallpdf sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and DocHub sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $16.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Smallpdf against 4.8 for DocHub. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smallpdf has 6.9K ratings behind it against 455, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Smallpdf's written reviews are positive against 52% of DocHub's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smallpdf | DocHub |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smallpdf-scanner-and-pdf-editor/id1485259500/reviews)** | [4.8 (455 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dochub-simple-pdf-form-editor/id6450960179/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.9K** | 455 |
| Positive reviews | **67.6% of reviews** | 52.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 112 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Smallpdf](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485259499) | [DocHub](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695920182) |

## What reviewers say

### Smallpdf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smallpdf-scanner-and-pdf-editor/id1485259500)

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools to manage PDF documents. Easily convert, edit, compress, sign, merge, and scan PDFs using your mobile device. It also features OCR technology to convert scanned documents into editable text.

**Highlights:** Convert PDFs to Word, Excel, PPT, JPG, PNG, Edit PDFs with text, images, and annotations, Compress PDFs to reduce file size, Sign PDFs electronically, Merge multiple PDF files, Scan documents to PDF with OCR, Fill out PDF forms

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $107.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $107.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💡 Useful features
- 🔒 Secure
- 🆓 Free to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes
- 💰 Paid version required for full functionality
- 🤔 Confusing account management
- 🤯 Missing key features
- 🤖 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Files not saving properly
- Conversion issues with larger documents
- Unexpected crashes and freezes
- Compatibility problems with older devices
- Incorrect file content after compression

**Requested features**

- Add more color options for annotations
- Improve search functionality for saved documents
- Enhance iPad compatibility
- Allow inserting images into PDFs
- Provide better file management and organization


### DocHub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dochub-simple-pdf-form-editor/id6450960179)

Easily fill, edit, sign, and share PDF documents directly from your mobile device. Create fillable forms, request eSignatures, and track document changes in real-time. Securely access and manage your documents from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Fill and edit PDFs, Add eSignatures, Create fillable forms, Upload and snap document photos, Real-time document tracking, Secure document collaboration

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $16.00 | per month |
| Pro Annually | $143.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use on phone/laptop
- 💰 Free to use
- 🚀 Makes life easier
- 👍 Great for signing/filling PDFs
- 👍 Simple and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes repeatedly
- 🐛 Signatures don't work on mobile
- 🐛 Can only request 1 signature at a time
- 🐛 Clients unable to sign
- 💸 Deceptive billing/dark patterns

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes repeatedly
- Signatures don't work on mobile
- Clients unable to sign documents
- Formatting issues with text size and rotation
- Text shrinks to minuscule size upon download

**Requested features**

- Scan as PDF instead of photo
- Integration to Trello


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smallpdf free?

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

### Is DocHub free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smallpdf or DocHub?

Smallpdf is rated higher. Smallpdf averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.9K ratings, while DocHub averages 4.8 from 455 ratings.

### Do Smallpdf or DocHub have ads?

DocHub shows ads; Smallpdf does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smallpdf or DocHub?

Smallpdf ships an update every 2 weeks, and DocHub every 2 weeks. Most recently, Smallpdf was updated on November 3, 2026 and DocHub on October 30, 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.*