Comparison

PDF Tools vs PDFast

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

PDFast

Features
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PDFast is a simple, powerful, and fast tool for working with PDF files. Convert documents, fix formatting, merge pages, compress large files, scan content, and manage your entire PDF library in one place. Whether you need to prepare documents for work, share forms, convert images, or edit text — PDFast gives you everything you need in a clean and intuitive interface. ◆ Key Features • PDF Converter Convert files between multiple formats: PDF ↔ JPG, PNG, DOC, TXT, SVG, more. • Fix & Clean Documents Correct formatting, remove blank pages, adjust layout, and restore readability. • Sort & Organize Library Manage your entire document library — rename, reorder, group files, and quickly find what you need. • Mark & Edit Content Highlight text, add comments, draw, apply stamps, insert shapes, and more. • Scan to PDF Create clear PDF documents directly from your camera. • Compress Files Reduce file size without losing quality — perfect for sharing. • Merge & Split PDFs Combine multiple documents or separate pages into individual files. Why PDFast? • Fast, intuitive, beautifully designed • All essential PDF tools in one app • Private & secure — files stay on your device • No complicated menus or slow processing Perfect for work, school, business, freelancers, and everyday document tasks. ◆ Subscription Information Some features may require a premium subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your device settings. Terms of Use: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/pdf-converter-word-to-pdf-terms-of-use/d3a37ab8-826b-4264-a511-bde706760b8c/terms Privacy Policy: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/pdf-converter-word-to-pdf-privacy-policy/3d23fbc7-2c72-4d91-8599-4f13edc8576f/privacy

Screenshots

PDF Tools4 screens
PDFast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PDFast at none against PDF Tools's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 PDFast sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PDF Tools versus PDFast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF ToolsPDFast
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (27 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews46.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNalin SavaliyaAD ZITOPROMET ZAJECAR

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
3 purchases

PDFast

Subscriptions3
  • PDFast PRO (weekly)3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • PDFast PRO (Weekly)3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • PDFast PRO (yearly)3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is PDF Tools free?
PDF Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDFast free?
PDFast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PDF Tools or PDFast have ads?
PDF Tools shows ads; PDFast does not.

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