Comparison

PDF Hero vs Elegant Employee

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

Head to head
About

PDF Hero

Edit, create, and manage PDF documents on your mobile device. Annotate, fill forms, sign, and share files with ease. Offers advanced features like OCR and compression for enhanced document control.

Highlights
  • Create PDFs from scratch
  • Edit text and annotate documents
  • Fill and sign PDF forms
  • Convert images/documents to PDF
  • OCR for editable text
  • Compress and merge PDFs
  • Password-protect sensitive data
Features
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Looking for a convenient and easy-to-use PDF editor? View and edit PDF files on the go with PDF Hero! The app works on iPhone and iPad. PDF Hero helps you take control of your papers and run your business in the ever-changing digital world. Create and read PDFs, then annotate, edit, fill and sign forms, or share files. Manage paperwork hassle-free from anywhere – the office, remotely, or from home. There’s no need for printed copies when you can access and edit the docs you need, on the go – all in an app. Stay one step ahead when it comes to document management. CREATE & VIEW - Create PDFs from scratch. - Open and view any PDF file. - Zoom in and out while reading. - Search to find the necessary information using text search. - Read PDFs easier with Read Mode by creating bookmarks and navigating conveniently. EDIT & ANNOTATE - Edit text in your PDF files, fix typos, and correct paragraphs. - Add comments and annotations using text notes. - Write on PDFs with your finger or stylus. - Fill PDF forms. - Highlight key ideas and add shapes. - Insert images, crop, resize, or change the angle if necessary. MANAGE & STORE - Import files from your device or online storage services like iCloud and Dropbox. - Delete pages from a multi-page PDF document. - Share PDF files with or without annotations for further reading and commenting. - Print files right from your device. Level up with Premium features! PRO EDITING - Convert images and documents to PDF files. - Sign docs right on the screen of your device. - Add stamps to PDF documents. - Transform PDF files into editable text with OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology. PRO MANAGEMENT - Compress PDFs and share them as ZIP files. - Manage PDF pages: add pages, rotate, and reorder them. - Share selected pages of a multi-page PDF file. - Merge two or more PDF pages into a single document. - Password-protect sensitive data. *To digitize printed copies and transform them into editable PDF scans, try our Scan Hero app! Subscription payments will be charged to your App Store account at confirmation of your purchase. Subscriptions will automatically renew and you will be charged unless auto-renew is turned off or unless you cancel at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription or trial period. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. The cost of renewal depends on the Subscription Plan you choose. Subscriptions and auto-renewal may be managed by going to Account Settings after purchase or by contacting Customer Support. Privacy Policy: https://support.bendingspoons.com/privacy.html?app=1512973255 Terms of Service: https://support.bendingspoons.com/tos.html?app=1512973255 Got questions or suggestions? Please don’t hesitate to email us at pdfhero@bendingspoons.com

About

Elegant Employee

Features
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Elegant Staffing has grown to include a workforce of over 900 team members, including servers, bartenders, cashiers, cooks, dishwashers and housekeepers. Our mission is to provide world-class services to the finest venues within the hospitality industry in Georgia. We now partner with over 75 of Atlanta’s finest hotels, country clubs, convention centers, stadiums, and arenas.

Screenshots

PDF Hero4 screens
Elegant Employee4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Elegant Employee at none against PDF Hero's 10. On price, update cadence, 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 Hero sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Elegant Employee asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Hero ships an update every 3 weeks, Elegant Employee monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PDF Hero versus Elegant Employee: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF HeroElegant Employee
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (10K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews17.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings10K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size536 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMosaic S.r.l.SAYEED IMRAN

Bugs and requests

PDF Hero

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Text disappearing or jumping around during editing
  • Inability to save or transfer edited documents
  • App crashing or freezing during use
  • Incorrect rendering of PDF content

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved text editing and manipulation
  • Better file management and organization
  • Seamless integration with other apps
  • Clearer subscription and cancellation policies

Elegant Employee

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

PDF Hero

Subscriptions10
  • Weekly Premium with Free Trial7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium$2.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium$5.997 Days
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  • Weekly Premium with Free Trial7 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Weekly Sub with Free Trial7 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription$7.997 Days
  • Yearly with Free Trial7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription$69.991 Year
  • Yearly Bundle$99.991 Year
  • Yearly Bundle with Free Trial7 Days trial$99.991 Year
None

Elegant Employee

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PDF Hero free?
PDF Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Elegant Employee free?
Elegant Employee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PDF Hero or Elegant Employee have ads?
Neither PDF Hero nor Elegant Employee shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PDF Hero or Elegant Employee?
PDF Hero ships an update every 3 weeks, and Elegant Employee monthly. Most recently, PDF Hero was updated on November 6, 2026 and Elegant Employee on October 25, 2026.

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