# XLSV vs PDF Combi/Splitter

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: XLSV at none against PDF Combi/Splitter's 1. PDF Combi/Splitter's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Combi/Splitter sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. XLSV asks for nothing beyond the download.

XLSV ships an update every 9 days, PDF Combi/Splitter every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | XLSV | PDF Combi/Splitter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Size | 11 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yujin Yano](https://appshunter.io/developer/924585449) | [Markus De Freitas](https://appshunter.io/developer/926065556) |

## What reviewers say

### XLSV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xlsv/id1492865237)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### PDF Combi/Splitter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-combisplitter/id6755293660)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XLSV free?

XLSV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PDF Combi/Splitter free?

PDF Combi/Splitter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do XLSV or PDF Combi/Splitter have ads?

XLSV shows ads; PDF Combi/Splitter does not.

### Which is updated more often, XLSV or PDF Combi/Splitter?

XLSV ships an update every 9 days, and PDF Combi/Splitter every 2 days. Most recently, XLSV was updated on October 5, 2026 and PDF Combi/Splitter on October 1, 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.*