Comparison

Simple Pdf vs EDUCA BEST

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

Head to head
About

Simple Pdf

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
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The ultimate all-in-one PDF Reader, Editor & Scanner. View, edit text, sign, read aloud, extract text with OCR, merge, split, compress, and password-protect your documents with blazing speed and complete offline privacy. Whether you are signing contracts, listening to eBooks, extracting text from scanned receipts, or organizing business reports, this is the only PDF toolkit you will ever need on your iPhone and iPad. ◆ KEY FEATURES ◆ ◆ FAST VIEWER & IN-DOCUMENT SEARCH ◆ • Lightning-fast rendering for PDFs of any size. • Real-time in-document text search with highlighted matches. • Smooth scrolling, jump-to-page navigation, and cover thumbnail previews. • Organize your library with list/grid views and one-tap Favorites. ◆ NATURAL READ ALOUD (TTS) ◆ • Listen to any PDF narrated with high-quality system voices. • Story-like pacing: respects commas, periods, headings, and paragraph transitions. • Voice Selector: Choose and preview your favorite voice and language in Settings. • Background audio session configured to play even when the physical silent switch is engaged. ◆ AI TEXT RECOGNITION (OCR) ◆ • Turn scanned documents and photo-based PDFs into clear, editable text. • High-accuracy optical character recognition powered by on-device intelligence. • Copy extracted text to your clipboard or export it instantly. ◆ EDIT PDF TEXT & WHITEOUT ◆ • Insert custom text directly onto any PDF page. • Customize text color, font size, and alignment. • Built-in Whiteout tool to redact, cover, or clean up unwanted text and marks. ◆ DIGITAL SIGNATURES MADE SIMPLE ◆ • Create and store multiple handwritten signatures. • Place, scale, and align your signature on contracts and agreements. • Save and export signed documents without leaving the app. ◆ WATERMARKS & PAGE NUMBERS ◆ • Add confidential, draft, or custom text watermarks with adjustable angle and opacity. • Insert customizable page numbers with multiple format options (1/N, Page X of Y) and flexible positioning. ◆ HD DOCUMENT SCANNER ◆ • Turn your device camera into a high-definition portable scanner. • Automatic edge detection, perspective correction, and contrast enhancement. • Digitize physical receipts, invoices, whiteboards, and IDs into multi-page PDFs. ◆ MERGE & SPLIT PDFS ◆ • Combine multiple PDF files into one clean, consolidated report. • Split large PDFs into individual documents or separate page ranges. ◆ POWERFUL IMAGE CONVERSION ◆ • Photos to PDF: Convert camera shots and gallery photos into crisp PDF files. • PDF to Images: Extract and export any document page directly to your Photos gallery. ◆ SMART PDF COMPRESSION ◆ • Shrink file sizes by up to 85% while preserving crystal-clear text quality. • Free up device storage and easily send files over Email or messaging apps. ◆ REORDER, ROTATE & MANAGE PAGES ◆ • Effortlessly reorder pages using intuitive drag-and-drop. • Rotate individual pages (90°, 180°, 270°) to correct orientation. • Delete unwanted pages before sharing your final document. ◆ FOLDERS & NATIVE FILES SYNC ◆ • Create custom folders to categorize your files. • Automatic sync: PDFs saved in the iOS Files app under "On My iPhone / Simple Pdf-reader" appear automatically. • AI Smart Rename: Analyze document contents and generate smart names instantly. ◆ PASSWORD ENCRYPTION & PRIVACY FIRST ◆ • Lock confidential PDFs with password encryption. • Remove passwords with authorized access. • 100% Offline: Your sensitive files stay private on your device and are never uploaded to remote servers. ◆ EASY FILE SHARING & PRINTING ◆ • Print documents directly via AirPrint. • Instant sharing via AirDrop, Messages, Mail, WhatsApp, and Files. ◆ TERMS OF USE & PRIVACY POLICY ◆ Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/simplepdfreader/privacy-policy

About

EDUCA BEST

Features
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Bienvenue sur l’application officielle du du Collège et Lycée THE BEST, conçue pour améliorer la communication entre les parents, les élèves et les établissements scolaires. Notre application offre une interface conviviale et intuitive pour permettre un suivi quotidien des activités éducatives, culturelles et sportives. Fonctionnalités clés : • Suivi des activités : Consultez facilement les programmes des activités éducatives, culturelles et sportives de votre enfant. • Gestion des exercices : Accédez aux devoirs et exercices assignés, avec des notifications pour les échéances à venir. • Suivi des absences : Soyez informés en temps réel des absences et des retards de votre enfant. • Communication directe : Échangez des messages avec les enseignants et le personnel administratif. • Calendrier scolaire : Restez à jour avec les événements importants et les dates clés du calendrier scolaire. • Documents et ressources : Accédez à une bibliothèque de documents pédagogiques et administratifs. Cette application a été développée pour fournir aux parents et aux élèves un accès facile et rapide à toutes les informations pertinentes, améliorant ainsi l’engagement et la participation à la vie scolaire. Rejoignez notre communauté éducative et profitez d’un outil complet pour suivre et soutenir le parcours scolaire de votre enfant. Téléchargez dès maintenant l’application EDUCA BEST et restez connectés avec l’école de votre enfant de manière simple et efficace.

Screenshots

Simple Pdf4 screens
EDUCA BEST4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EDUCA BEST at none against Simple Pdf's 3. EDUCA BEST also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 4 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Simple Pdf sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. EDUCA BEST asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Pdf ships an update every 4 months, EDUCA BEST daily. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Simple Pdf versus EDUCA BEST: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple PdfEDUCA BEST
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.5 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAMARDEEP DHILLONMOHAMED AMINE GAOUET

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Simple Pdf

Subscriptions2
  • Unlock all features$3.991 Month
  • Unlock feature yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove ads$2.99
None

EDUCA BEST

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Pdf free?
Simple Pdf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EDUCA BEST free?
EDUCA BEST is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simple Pdf or EDUCA BEST have ads?
Simple Pdf shows ads; EDUCA BEST does not.
Which is updated more often, Simple Pdf or EDUCA BEST?
Simple Pdf ships an update every 4 months, and EDUCA BEST daily. Most recently, Simple Pdf was updated on October 21, 2026 and EDUCA BEST on October 3, 2026.

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