Comparison

PDF Tools vs 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
Read full description

• 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

PDF Editor

Easily merge multiple PDF files into one or split large PDFs into smaller ones. This app also allows for page deletion, unlocking, watermarking, and image-to-PDF conversion. It helps manage and customize your documents efficiently.

Highlights
  • Merge multiple PDFs
  • Split PDFs into single pages
  • Delete unwanted pages
  • Unlock password-protected PDFs
  • Add watermarks
  • Compress PDF size
  • Convert images to PDF
  • Convert PDF to text
Features
Read full description

The complete PDF toolkit in your pocket. Merge, split, compress, watermark, unlock, and convert PDFs. Whether you're a student, professional, or business user, PDF Editor gives you full control over every PDF on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. WHAT YOU CAN DO Merge PDFs Combine multiple PDF files into one clean document in seconds. Supports password-protected PDFs. Split PDF Divide any PDF into individual pages or custom page ranges. Fast and precise. Compress PDF Reduce PDF file size without sacrificing quality. Perfect for email attachments and uploads. Delete Pages Remove unwanted pages from any PDF. Simple page picker, instant results. Unlock PDF Remove password protection from your PDFs so you can edit, share, and work freely. Watermark Add custom watermarks to any page or entire document. Protect and brand your PDFs. Image to PDF Convert JPG, PNG, and other images into high-quality PDF files instantly. PDF to Text Extract text from any PDF document for editing or copying. WHY CHOOSE THIS APP - Works on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision - No internet required for most features - Clean, fast, and easy to use - Regular updates with new features Get started in seconds — no account required. Privacy Policy : https://www.moonapps.io/privacy-policy/ Subscription Terms : https://www.moonapps.io/merge-split-pdf/subscription-terms Terms of Use : https://www.moonapps.io/merge-split-pdf/terms-of-use Questions or feedback? Email us: support@moonapps.io

Screenshots

PDF Tools4 screens
PDF Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PDF Tools at 47% against PDF Editor's 0%. PDF Tools also leads on ratings volume (28 vs 3). PDF Editor's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

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 PDF Editor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PDF Editor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Tools has 28 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of PDF Tools's written reviews are positive against 0% of 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, PDF Editor monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PDF Tools versus PDF Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF ToolsPDF Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (28 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings28 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNalin SavaliyaMoon Technolabs Pvt Ltd

Customer experience

PDF Tools

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

PDF Editor

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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
4 purchases

PDF Editor

Subscriptions3
  • Unlimited Merge and Split$0.997 Days
  • Unlimited Merge and Split$1.991 Month
  • Unlimited Merge and Split$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited Merge and Split$19.99

Questions

Is PDF Tools free?
PDF Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Editor free?
PDF Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PDF Tools or PDF Editor?
PDF Editor is rated higher. PDF Tools averages 4.0 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while PDF Editor averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do PDF Tools or PDF Editor have ads?
PDF Tools shows ads; PDF Editor does not.
Which is updated more often, PDF Tools or PDF Editor?
PDF Tools ships an update every 7 months, and PDF Editor monthly. Most recently, PDF Tools was updated on October 24, 2026 and PDF Editor on October 13, 2026.

Other comparisons