# PDFelement vs BunkMate

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PDFelement at 76% against BunkMate's 24%. PDFelement also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (7.6K vs 4). BunkMate's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDFelement sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and BunkMate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PDFelement holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDFelement has 7.6K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of PDFelement's written reviews are positive against 24% of BunkMate's.

PDFelement ships an update every 10 days, BunkMate every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDFelement | BunkMate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdfelement-pdf-editor-viewer/id1516765045/reviews)** | [3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bunkmate-attendance-tracker/id6452119916/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.6K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **76.0% of reviews** | 23.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 199 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wondershare Technology Group Co.,LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/298647757) | [Kevin Thomas Kuriakose](https://appshunter.io/developer/1621720812) |

## What reviewers say

### PDFelement

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdfelement-pdf-editor-viewer/id1516765045)

This application offers comprehensive PDF management, including advanced editing, AI-powered summarization and translation, and efficient scanning with OCR. It helps organize, convert, and secure documents for work, study, and personal use.

**Highlights:** AI Chat with PDF, Scan and OCR, PDF to Office Conversion, Edit PDF like Word, Password Protection, Compress PDF

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription (AI) | $3.99 | per month |
| PDF Editor& Converter& Scanner | $6.99 | per month |
| PDF Editor & Scanner Pro（iOS） | $6.99 | per month |
| Weekly Subscription (iOS) | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Quarterly Subscription (iOS) | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Weekly Subscription (iOS) | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription (iOS) | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription (All) | $19.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription (iOS) | $24.99 | per year |
| PDF Editor & Scanner Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription (iOS) | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription (iOS) | $29.99 | per year |
| Quarterly Subscription (All) | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Subscription (iOS+Win) | $99.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription (iOS+Mac) | $99.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription (All) | $109.99 | per year |
| PDF Editor & Scanner Pro | $39.99 | one-time |
| iOS | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient PDF editing
- 💡 Comprehensive feature set
- 🔒 Secure document handling
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Mandatory account required
- 🔒 Unclear licensing and subscription model
- 🐛 Syncing issues between devices

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and inability to restore purchases
- Corrupted scanned files or loss of progress
- Inconsistent behavior when editing PDF text
- Compatibility problems with older devices or OS versions

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Improve cloud integration and file management
- Enhance OCR accuracy and capabilities
- Introduce multi-tab support for better workflow
- Add more customization options for toolbars and UI


### BunkMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bunkmate-attendance-tracker/id6452119916)

Manage your class attendance effortlessly with this intuitive tool. Designed by a student, it helps you track your presence, allowing you to attend or skip classes as needed. Reclaim your academic freedom and reduce attendance-related stress.

**Highlights:** Intuitive user interface, Attendance tracking, Class skipping management, Stress reduction for academics, Freedom and control over attendance

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BunkMate Pro | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDFelement free?

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

### Is BunkMate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PDFelement or BunkMate?

PDFelement is rated higher. PDFelement averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.6K ratings, while BunkMate averages 3.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do PDFelement or BunkMate have ads?

PDFelement shows ads; BunkMate does not.

### Which is updated more often, PDFelement or BunkMate?

PDFelement ships an update every 10 days, and BunkMate every 2 months. Most recently, PDFelement was updated on October 23, 2026 and BunkMate on October 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.*