Comparison

PDF Tools vs Simple PDF Editor

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PDF Tools

Easily manipulate PDF files with a comprehensive suite of tools. Split, merge, delete, extract, lock, unlock, rotate pages, and add text watermarks to your documents.

Highlights
  • Split PDF into multiple documents
  • Merge multiple PDFs into one
  • Delete specific pages
  • Extract specific pages
  • Add password protection
  • Remove password protection
  • Rotate pages (90°, 180°, 270°)
  • Add text watermarks
Features
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• SPLIT - Split a PDF file into multiple documents by specifying page points, number of output files or number of pages per file. A free and easy to use tool to separate PDF pages: PDF Tools is a free of charge PDF splitter that allows you to split pages of any PDF document no matter the length or file size. • MERGE - Merge many PDFs into a single document. you can quickly and easily merge different files into one PDF file. These different file types will first be converted to PDF and then will be merged. For instance, would you like to have a Word-, Excel-, PDF-, PNG-, JPG-, GIF- and Mail file orderly in one document. • DELETE PAGES - Delete specific pages from a PDF file. Select and remove the PDF pages you don’t need. Get a new file without your deleted pages. • EXTRACT PAGES - Extract specific pages from a PDF file. To quickly select multiple pages in your PDF, you can use keyboard shortcuts. Once you've selected pages, click the Extract button to create your new PDF document. • LOCK - Add password to a PDF file. To secure your PDF documents from unauthorized access like copying or printing, you should password-protect your file! Protect PDF files by adding a password and encrypting it. • UNLOCK - Remove password from a PDF file. Removing passwords from PDFs is definitely tricky but not impossible. You can use unlock a locked PDF. • ROTATE PAGES - Rotate pages from portrait to landscape or vice-versa (90°, 180°, 270° clockwise) It can improve the legibility of the text or make it readable in the first place. • TEXT WATERMARK - Add text watermarks, headers, footers and even page numbers. Change font type and transparency too. it is possible to have a watermark in whatever design you want. With this app, you can add a watermark to one or several PDFs in one go and on any device. Merge PDF | Split PDF | Delete page | Extract Page | Lock - Unlock PDF | Rotate Pages | Add Watermark | Merge Multiple PDF Files (PDF Combines) With PDF Tools - Merge, Rotate, Split & PDF utility app helps you to modify pdf files. Merge or Combine two or more PDF files into a single PDF file. Split, Extract, Reorder or Delete PDF pages from a PDF file into a new file. Add Stylized Text Stamp. Convert PS files into PDF files so Adobe Reader can read them. Create a transparent image with options to adjust transparency options. Delete, Flatten or List the PDF Form Fields inside a PDF file. For more information : Privacy Policy : http://nhapplab.in/privacy_policy.html Terms of Use : http://nhapplab.in/terms_of_use.html

About

Simple PDF Editor

Easily edit PDF documents by deleting, rotating, sorting, extracting, or combining pages. Secure your files with password protection and unlock them. The free version lets you preview edits before purchasing tools or the professional version for full access.

Highlights
  • Delete PDF pages
  • Rotate PDF pages
  • Sort PDF pages
  • Extract PDF pages
  • Combine PDF pages
  • Password protect PDFs
  • Unlock password-protected PDFs
Features
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This app is an app that allows you to easily edit PDF documents. You can easily delete, rotate, sort, extract, and combine pages of PDF documents with simple operations. You can also password protect PDF documents and unlock them. In the free version, you can even check the result of editing the PDF. If you want to save the edited file, please consider purchasing each editing tool in the app or purchasing the professional version that can use all the tools. ---------------------- Terms of Service and Privacy Policy: https://akikibai-labolatory.jimdofree.com/privacy-policy-log-apps/

Screenshots

PDF Tools4 screens
Simple PDF Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Simple PDF Editor at 4.6 against PDF Tools's 4.0. Simple PDF Editor also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months). PDF Tools's advantage is review sentiment (47% vs 8%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PDF Tools sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Simple PDF Editor sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simple PDF Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 16 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of PDF Tools's written reviews are positive against 8% of Simple PDF Editor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Tools ships an update every 7 months, Simple PDF Editor every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PDF Tools versus Simple PDF Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF ToolsSimple PDF Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (27 ratings)4.6 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.7% of reviews — better8.3% of reviews
Number of ratings27 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNalin SavaliyaKei Suefuji

Customer experience

PDF Tools

All ratings27 ratings
Positive74.1%
Neutral3.7%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive46.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative53.3%

Simple PDF Editor

All ratings16 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive8.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PDF Tools

Subscriptions2
  • PDF Tools One Week$4.997 Days
  • PDF Tools-Merge One Year$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • PDF Tools Pro Version$4.99
8 purchases

Simple PDF Editor

One-time8
  • Delete Pages$4.99
  • Rotate Pages$4.99
  • Sort Pages$4.99
Show 5 more
  • Unlock Password$4.99
  • Extract Pages$4.99
  • Password Protect$4.99
  • Combine PDF$4.99
  • Pro (All Tools)$19.99

Questions

Is PDF Tools free?
PDF Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple PDF Editor free?
Simple PDF Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PDF Tools or Simple PDF Editor?
Simple PDF Editor is rated higher. PDF Tools averages 4.0 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Simple PDF Editor averages 4.6 from 16 ratings.
Do PDF Tools or Simple PDF Editor have ads?
Both PDF Tools and Simple PDF Editor show ads.
Which is updated more often, PDF Tools or Simple PDF Editor?
PDF Tools ships an update every 7 months, and Simple PDF Editor every 2 weeks. Most recently, PDF Tools was updated on October 8, 2026 and Simple PDF Editor on October 10, 2026.

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