# Smallpdf vs ApplySmartly

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Smallpdf at 6.9K against ApplySmartly's 3. On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smallpdf sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and ApplySmartly sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ApplySmartly holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smallpdf has 6.9K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smallpdf | ApplySmartly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (6.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smallpdf-scanner-and-pdf-editor/id1485259500/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applysmartly/id6802850132/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.9K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 67.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 112 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Smallpdf](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485259499) | [GoalMate Circle LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802850134) |

## 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 (7)**

| 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 | $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


### ApplySmartly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applysmartly/id6802850132)

Streamline your job, college, and graduate school applications with AI-powered tools. Optimize your resume and essays, practice interviews, and track all your application progress in one centralized platform.

**Highlights:** AI-powered resume analysis and optimization, Personal statement and cover letter improvement, Application deadline and status tracking, AI mock interview practice, Centralized application management

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ApplySmartly Basic | $9.99 | per month |
| ApplySmartly Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| ApplySmartly Premium | $29.99 | per month |
| ApplySmartly Basic | $99.00 | per year |
| ApplySmartly Pro | $199.00 | per year |
| ApplySmartly Premium | $299.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smallpdf free?

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

### Is ApplySmartly free?

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

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

ApplySmartly is rated higher. Smallpdf averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.9K ratings, while ApplySmartly averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Smallpdf or ApplySmartly have ads?

Neither Smallpdf nor ApplySmartly shows ads.

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