Comparison

PDF Pro Reader Edit vs Document Manager

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

Head to head
About

PDF Pro Reader Edit

This app allows you to read, edit, and manage PDF files. It offers features like merging, splitting, converting PDFs to images, adding text, highlighting, and creating digital signatures. You can also import PDFs from iCloud or scan documents.

Highlights
  • Merge and split PDF files
  • Convert PDF to images
  • Add text and annotations
  • Create digital signatures
  • Encrypt and unlock PDFs
  • Scan documents to PDF
  • Import from iCloud
Features
Read full description

PDF Pro is a PDF reading and editing application that can read and edit PDF files perfectly. ** PDF Pro FEATURES ** All-in-one tool - PDF multi-file merge, custom merge order - Split PDF files, each page can be split - Convert PDF to images in batches - Image to PDF file - Encrypt PDF files - Unlock PDF files - PDF file page rotation - PDF file page removal Edit PDF - Add text content to PDF file - Mark important files by adding underline, strikethrough, background highlighting, etc. - Add rectangle, ellipse geometry - Add picture stickers selected from album to PDF file - Add custom strokes and doodles to create your own signature Import PDF File - Can import your uploaded PDF files from iCloud - Can receive PDF files shared from other apps - Support scan file to generate PDF - Support importing single or multiple pictures from album to generate PDF file - Combine multiple PDF files - Support file search, sort, copy, delete, share - Support file thumbnail and directory outline browsing - Support file content search Sign documents - Quickly use personalized handwritten electronic signatures to sign contract agreements In-app purchase instructions In-app purchases are one-time purchases that are permanent and not a subscription fee.

About

Document Manager

This mobile office suite allows you to create, edit, and manage various document types including Word, Excel, PPT, and PDF files. It features OCR text recognition for image-to-text conversion and provides templates for efficient document creation.

Highlights
  • Edit Word, Excel, PPT, PDF files
  • Create new documents and spreadsheets
  • OCR text recognition from images
  • Convert files to PDF
  • File management capabilities
  • Access to document templates
Features
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Document Manager is an all-in-one mobile office solution for viewing, editing, and managing Word documents, Excel sheets, PPT slides, and PDF files on the go. Fully compatible with doc, docx, xls, xlsx, ppt, pdf, txt, and other mainstream formats. Equipped with powerful features including Word document editing, XLSX spreadsheet creation, OCR text scanner, and PDF converter, Document Manager is your essential pocket office toolkit! --- KEY FEATURES --- 【Word Document Editing】 - View and edit Word documents seamlessly on your mobile device. - Powerful document editor supporting text formatting, layout adjustments, and new file creation. - Rich collection of Word templates (resumes, contracts, work reports) for fast document generation. 【Spreadsheet Creation & XLSX Editor】 - Optimized mobile spreadsheet editing experience for creating and managing XLSX files effortlessly. - Access a wide range of sheet templates including financial statements, attendance logs, and budget trackers. - Perform calculations, row/column adjustments, and formatting to boost sheet productivity. 【OCR Scanner & Photo to Table】 - Smart OCR recognition turns your phone into a portable scanner to extract text into Word documents. - Snap photos of paper forms to convert them into editable XLSX spreadsheets instantly. 【PDF Converter & File Manager】 - All-in-one PDF converter: Convert files between PDF and Word documents, spreadsheets, PPT slides, or images. - Easily import, organize, and manage your Word, XLSX, PPT, and PDF files in one place. Download Document Manager today to streamline your mobile document editing workflow! 【Subscription Information】 - Payment: Charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. - Manage Subscriptions: Users can manage subscriptions and auto-renewal in Account Settings. - Cancellation: Turn off auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the end of the current period in iTunes/Apple ID settings. - Renewal: Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Privacy Policy: http://www.palmmob.cn/yinsi/wordyinsiiosen.html User Agreement: http://www.palmmob.cn/yinsi/wordyyonghuiosen.html

Screenshots

PDF Pro Reader Edit4 screens
Document Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PDF Pro Reader Edit at 75% against Document Manager's 0%. PDF Pro Reader Edit also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and ads (none vs shown). Document Manager's advantage is ratings volume (38 vs 4). 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 Pro Reader Edit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Document Manager sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PDF Pro Reader Edit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Document Manager has 38 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of PDF Pro Reader Edit's written reviews are positive against 0% of Document Manager's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Pro Reader Edit ships an update every 4 weeks, Document Manager every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PDF Pro Reader Edit versus Document Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF Pro Reader EditDocument Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.5 (38 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings438 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB122 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer崴 杨shellmob

Customer experience

PDF Pro Reader Edit

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Document Manager

All ratings38 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral7.9%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative80.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PDF Pro Reader Edit

One-time1
  • Upgrade to PRO$1.99
11 purchases

Document Manager

Subscriptions10
  • Document Premium weekly$2.997 Days
  • Office Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Office Premium quarterly$9.996 Months
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  • Office Premium quarterly$10.493 Months
  • Office Premium Yearly$12.991 Year
  • Office Premium Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Office Premium Yearly7 Days trial$25.491 Year
  • Office Premium Yearly$28.491 Year
  • Office Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Office Premium Yearly3 Days trial$43.991 Year
One-time1
  • Document Premium Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is PDF Pro Reader Edit free?
PDF Pro Reader Edit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Document Manager free?
Document Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PDF Pro Reader Edit or Document Manager?
PDF Pro Reader Edit is rated higher. PDF Pro Reader Edit averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Document Manager averages 4.5 from 38 ratings.
Do PDF Pro Reader Edit or Document Manager have ads?
Document Manager shows ads; PDF Pro Reader Edit does not.
Which is updated more often, PDF Pro Reader Edit or Document Manager?
PDF Pro Reader Edit ships an update every 4 weeks, and Document Manager every 2 months. Most recently, PDF Pro Reader Edit was updated on September 15, 2026 and Document Manager on September 2, 2026.

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