# Simple Pdf vs Simple PDF Editor

The clearest difference is rating: Simple PDF Editor at 4.6 against Simple Pdf's 3.2. Simple PDF Editor also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). Simple Pdf's advantage is review sentiment (29% vs 8%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Pdf sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Simple PDF Editor sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simple PDF Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 16 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of Simple Pdf's written reviews are positive against 8% of Simple PDF Editor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Simple Pdf ships an update every 5 months, Simple PDF Editor every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Pdf | Simple PDF Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-pdf-reader/id1513739391/reviews) | **[4.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-pdf-editor/id1560227399/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | **28.6% of reviews** | 8.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 75 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AMARDEEP DHILLON](https://appshunter.io/developer/999752727) | [Kei Suefuji](https://appshunter.io/developer/1388335881) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Pdf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-pdf-reader/id1513739391)

Easily view, manage, and create PDF files. This app allows you to open local PDFs, load them from the internet, and even scan documents with your camera. It also supports merging, splitting, converting PDFs to images, and adding signatures.

**Highlights:** View local PDF files, Scan documents and convert to PDF, Merge and split PDF files, Convert PDF to images, Add digital signatures, Organize and manage files

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all features | $3.99 | per month |
| Unlock feature yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### Simple PDF Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-pdf-editor/id1560227399)

Easily edit PDF documents by deleting, rotating, sorting, extracting, or combining pages. Secure your files with password protection and unlock them. The free version lets you preview edits before purchasing tools or the professional version for full access.

**Highlights:** Delete PDF pages, Rotate PDF pages, Sort PDF pages, Extract PDF pages, Combine PDF pages, Password protect PDFs, Unlock password-protected PDFs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Delete Pages | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rotate Pages | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sort Pages | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Password | $4.99 | one-time |
| Extract Pages | $4.99 | one-time |
| Password Protect | $4.99 | one-time |
| Combine PDF | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro (All Tools) | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Pdf free?

Simple Pdf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Simple PDF Editor free?

Simple PDF Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Simple Pdf or Simple PDF Editor?

Simple PDF Editor is rated higher. Simple Pdf averages 3.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Simple PDF Editor averages 4.6 from 16 ratings.

### Do Simple Pdf or Simple PDF Editor have ads?

Both Simple Pdf and Simple PDF Editor show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Pdf or Simple PDF Editor?

Simple Pdf ships an update every 5 months, and Simple PDF Editor every 2 weeks. Most recently, Simple Pdf was updated on September 28, 2026 and Simple PDF Editor on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*