Comparison

PDF Tools vs Panel Planner

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

Panel Planner

Simulate and manage your home's electrical panel. Map circuits, track live loads, and plan new installations with realistic visualizations. Designed for clarity and privacy, it stores all data locally.

Highlights
  • Build custom electrical panels
  • Add and simulate device loads
  • Live current load calculations
  • Color-coded safety status indicators
  • Save up to 10 panel configurations
  • Offline and private data storage
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Plan, visualize, and manage your home's electrical system — right from your iPhone. Circuit Breaker Panel is an interactive residential electrical panel simulator that lets you map out every circuit in your home, track real-time current loads, and plan new circuits before you ever call an electrician. BUILD YOUR PANEL Install single-pole (120V) and double-pole (240V) breakers in any configuration. Choose from 15A, 20A, 30A, 40A, 50A, and 60A ratings. Support for 24, 30, and 40-slot panels with 100A, 150A, 200A, and 400A main breakers. ADD YOUR DEVICES Populate each circuit with the real appliances and devices in your home. Choose from 20 common presets — refrigerator, HVAC, EV charger, dryer, and more — or enter any custom wattage. Toggle devices on and off to simulate real-world usage scenarios. LIVE LOAD CALCULATIONS Current draw is calculated automatically for every circuit (Amps = Watts ÷ Voltage). Watch each breaker's load bar update in real time as you switch devices on and off. COLOR-CODED SAFETY STATUS Know at a glance which circuits are safe and which are at risk: Green glow — circuit is within safe range (under 70% load) Yellow glow — load is climbing, approaching capacity (70–90%) Red pulsing glow — circuit is overloaded, breaker would trip (over 90%) SAVE UP TO 10 PANELS Save and restore up to 10 complete panel configurations. Perfect for planning a renovation, comparing layouts, or managing panels across multiple properties. DESIGNED FOR CLARITY A realistic panel enclosure with a center bus bar, physical breaker switches, and load bars on every circuit give you an intuitive feel for your home's electrical system — no electrical engineering degree required. FULLY OFFLINE & PRIVATE No account. No internet connection. No data collection of any kind. Your panel configurations are stored only on your device.

Screenshots

PDF Tools4 screens
Panel Planner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PDF Tools at Free against Panel Planner's $0.99. PDF Tools also leads on ratings volume (28 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). Panel Planner's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 3).

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

PDF Tools is free to download; Panel Planner costs $0.99 up front. PDF Tools sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Panel Planner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Panel Planner 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
PDF Tools versus Panel Planner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF ToolsPanel Planner
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.0 (28 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings28 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 7 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNalin SavaliyaJeremy Goldschmidt

Customer experience

PDF Tools

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

Panel Planner

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
None

Panel Planner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PDF Tools free?
PDF Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Panel Planner free?
Panel Planner costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PDF Tools or Panel Planner?
Panel Planner is rated higher. PDF Tools averages 4.0 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Panel Planner averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do PDF Tools or Panel Planner have ads?
PDF Tools shows ads; Panel Planner does not.

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