Comparison

SMART vs PDF Combi/Splitter

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

Head to head
About

SMART

Easily scan, create, edit, and sign PDF documents directly from your device. Organize your files with folders, merge multiple documents, and export them to various destinations. Offers both a free version with coin-based function unlocks and a comprehensive Pro subscription for maximum productivity.

Highlights
  • Scan documents with camera
  • Import from photo albums and cloud storage
  • Add digital signatures
  • Edit PDFs with text and notes
  • Merge multiple PDF files
  • Organize files in folders
  • Export to various destinations
Features
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Scan it, let it name itself, find it instantly — SMART-PDF is the document scanner that thinks along with you. All documents stay local on your device: no cloud, no account, full privacy. Premium comes with a 7-day free trial. COMPLETELY NEW IN VERSION 4 - Smart naming: SMART-PDF reads your scan and automatically suggests a fitting document name — no more “Document 17” - Full-text search: search the content of all your PDFs, right from iOS search (Spotlight) too - Document dates: keep track of cancellation deadlines and due dates directly on the document — with reminders and calendar export - AI summary: summarize documents and folders on-device (Apple Intelligence, iOS 26 or later) - Live Text: select, copy and translate text right inside your documents - Quick Scan: start scanning instantly — via Siri, Action Button, widget or Control Center - Share extension: send PDFs from any app straight into your library SCAN & IMPORT - Scan documents with your camera, with automatic edge detection - Import pictures from your photo library - Import existing PDFs from iCloud Drive, Dropbox & co. EDIT & SIGN - Sign PDFs — multiple signatures per file, freely scalable - Add comments, text, symbols and highlights - Page editor: reorder and delete pages, set bookmarks - Merge documents into collections — with automatic bookmark creation ORGANIZE & PROTECT - Clear folders and collections, sort them your way - Password-protected folders with Face ID / Touch ID - Biometric app lock SHARE & EXPORT - Share via e-mail, AirDrop or messenger — optionally protected with a PDF password - Convenient AirPrint printing - Export your whole library as a ZIP archive PRIVACY All scanned and imported documents are stored exclusively on your device. No forced cloud, no account, your content is never shared. SUBSCRIPTION (PREMIUM) - Ad-free - Unlimited folders, documents, signatures, merges and exports - Terms: 1, 3, 6 or 12 months, each with automatic renewal FREE VERSION - No monthly fixed costs - Displays advertising - Collect coins and redeem them for features; optional coin purchases Coin values: - Create a folder (1 coin) - Sign a PDF (1 coin) - Share/export a PDF (1 coin per file) - Scan with more than 10 pages (1 coin) - 3 more documents in a full folder (1 coin) - Merge documents (2 coins) SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS - Payment will be charged to your App Store account at confirmation of purchase. - The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period; the cost depends on the selected plan. - Subscriptions can be managed and cancelled at any time in your account settings. - When switching from the free version to the subscription, collected coins are saved and become available again after the subscription ends. Terms of use: https://deine-dokumente.de/agb-nutzungsbedigungen Privacy policy: https://deine-dokumente.de/datenschutz

About

PDF Combi/Splitter

Features
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**PDF Editor - Your Complete PDF Management Solution** Take control of your PDF documents with PDF Editor. Whether you're a student, professional, or anyone who works with PDFs, this app makes editing simple and efficient. **KEY FEATURES:** **Merge Multiple PDFs** Combine multiple PDF documents into one seamless file. Perfect for consolidating reports or organizing your files. **Reorder Pages** Intuitive drag-and-drop interface lets you rearrange pages effortlessly. Simply long-press and drag to reorder. **Remove Pages** Select and delete unwanted pages. Clean up your documents quickly. **Save & Share** Export your edited PDFs with a single tap. Share to other apps, email, cloud storage, or save to your device. **Add Images as PDF Pages** (Premium) Convert images from your gallery or camera into PDF pages. Perfect for adding signatures or combining images with existing PDFs. **Smart Compression** Optimize file sizes with customizable image compression. Adjust quality and DPI settings to balance file size and image quality. **FREE FEATURES:** - Merge multiple PDFs - Reorder pages (drag-and-drop) - Remove pages - Save and share PDFs - Image compression settings **PREMIUM FEATURES:** - Add images as PDF pages - Ad-free experience **WHY CHOOSE PDF EDITOR?** Simple and intuitive interface with no learning curve. Fast and reliable performance optimized for all devices. Works seamlessly on iPhone and iPad. All processing happens on your device for complete privacy. Perfect for students organizing study materials, professionals managing business documents, teachers creating educational materials, or anyone who needs to edit PDFs on the go. Download PDF Combi/Splitter now and start managing your PDF documents. Try our free features, and upgrade to Premium for advanced capabilities and an ad-free experience. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SMART4 screens
PDF Combi/Splitter3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PDF Combi/Splitter at none against SMART's shown. PDF Combi/Splitter also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases 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. SMART sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and PDF Combi/Splitter sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SMART ships an update every 3 weeks, PDF Combi/Splitter every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SMART versus PDF Combi/Splitter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMARTPDF Combi/Splitter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews95.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBartnitzky, Böttcher und Springer GbRMarkus De Freitas

In-app purchases

10 purchases

SMART

Subscriptions4
  • SMART-PDF Premium – 1 month7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • SMART-PDF Premium – 3 months7 Days trial$6.993 Months
  • SMART-PDF Premium – 6 months7 Days trial$11.996 Months
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  • SMART-PDF Premium – 12 months7 Days trial$22.991 Year
One-time6
  • 10 SMART-PDF Coins$0.99
  • 100 SMART-PDF Coins$5.99
  • 150 SMART-PDF Coins$8.99
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  • 250 SMART-PDF Coins$13.99
  • 500 SMART-PDF Coins$17.99
  • 750 SMART-PDF Coins$22.99
1 purchases

PDF Combi/Splitter

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly$0.991 Month

Questions

Is SMART free?
SMART is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Combi/Splitter free?
PDF Combi/Splitter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SMART or PDF Combi/Splitter have ads?
SMART shows ads; PDF Combi/Splitter does not.
Which is updated more often, SMART or PDF Combi/Splitter?
SMART ships an update every 3 weeks, and PDF Combi/Splitter every 2 days. Most recently, SMART was updated on September 18, 2026 and PDF Combi/Splitter on September 14, 2026.

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