Comparison

Smartdorm vs PDF Tools

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

Head to head
About

Smartdorm

Features
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Smartdorm application is developed to enable users (operators and residents) to have quick access to a subset of features of the Smartdorm software. Smartdorm application allows users to have access to real-time information wherever they are. Resident specific features: 1. Digital dormitory card for access control validation and identify verification 2. Inbox to receive notifications on messages, announcements, engagement events and more 3. Submit Vitals where required 4. Submit daily Antigen Rapid Test (ART) result to the dormitory operators Operator specific features: 1. Inbox to receive latest announcements 2. Create, view and complete task that are assigned 3. Residents verification 4. Check residents in and out of the dormitory

About

PDF Tools

Easily organize, edit, and secure your PDF documents. Add or remove passwords, reorder or delete pages, convert images to PDF, and merge or split files. Sign and annotate documents, then share them instantly.

Highlights
  • Add/remove PDF passwords
  • Reorder and delete pages
  • Convert images to PDF
  • Export PDF pages to images
  • Sign and annotate PDFs
  • Merge and split PDF documents
  • Import/export from cloud services
Features
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PDF Tools: Sign & Edit PDF app helps you organize your documents easily and quickly. You can sign and annotate your PDF document and share it with anyone in seconds. The app offers all the editing features that you might be looking for. It simplifies your day-to-day tasks and boosts your productivity. Add Password: You can add a password to your PDF document. You can also apply print and copy restrictions to it. There are two types of passwords you can use to protect the PDF file. 1) User Password: It will lock the PDF file. So the content can only be viewed after supplying a valid password to unlock it. 2) Admin Password: It will allow you to put print and copy restrictions. Remove Password: You can remove the password from any PDF file. Please note that you must supply the existing password to unlock it. Reorder & Delete Pages: The app allows you to reorder the pages via drag and drop using thumbnails. You can also delete unwanted pages. Image to PDF: You can import multiple images and convert them to a PDF document with desired page size (i.e. A4 or Letter) and orientation (i.e. Portrait or Landscape). PDF to Images: Each page of your PDF document can be exported to an image and saved to Photo Library on your device. Signature and Annotations: You can sign a PDF document and send it straight away for review to the group. The app also allows you to add annotations and markups to any page. Merge PDFs: Multiple PDF documents can be merged easily. All you need to do is import and select the documents you want to merge. Split PDF Document: You can also split a single PDF document into multiple documents. Just specify the page range and your document will be split accordingly. Import: The app allows you to import PDF documents from your device, email, WhatsApp, or any app that supports PDFs. Export: Once you're done with editing, you can export or share the PDF document to Google Drive, Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive, Email, SMS, or any other compatible app installed on your device. Upgrade to the premium version and use all the features without any restrictions. The premium version subscription terms are specified below: - You can purchase a monthly subscription ($1.99/month) or an annual subscription ($19.99/year). - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - For more information on how to cancel a subscription, please review - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 - Privacy policy: http://www.svgapps.com/privacy-policy - Terms of use: http://www.svgapps.com/terms

Screenshots

Smartdorm4 screens
PDF Tools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smartdorm at none against PDF Tools's 2. Smartdorm also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 16 months). PDF Tools's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads 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 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Smartdorm asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smartdorm ships an update every 3 weeks, PDF Tools every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on May 18, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Smartdorm versus PDF Tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartdormPDF Tools
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—11 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 16 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChimeric Technologies Pte. Ltd.SVG Apps

In-app purchases

None

Smartdorm

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PDF Tools

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Smartdorm free?
Smartdorm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PDF Tools free?
PDF Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Smartdorm or PDF Tools have ads?
Neither Smartdorm nor PDF Tools shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smartdorm or PDF Tools?
Smartdorm ships an update every 3 weeks, and PDF Tools every 16 months. Most recently, Smartdorm was updated on May 18, 2026 and PDF Tools on September 13, 2026.

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