Comparison

MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader vs PDF Editor

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

Head to head
About

MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader

Edit, create, and secure PDF documents on your mobile device. Scan paper documents to editable PDFs, recognize text with OCR, and fill or sign forms. Convert between PDF and other formats, and protect sensitive files with passwords.

Highlights
  • Scan documents to editable PDFs
  • Recognize text with OCR
  • Edit text, images, and signatures
  • Fill and sign forms
  • Convert PDFs to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ePub
  • Protect PDFs with passwords
  • Organize and merge PDF pages
Features
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MobiPDF is a complete mobile PDF suite that helps freelancers, remote workers, and small business owners scan, edit, sign, convert, and protect PDF files — also ideal for students and anyone needing a powerful yet simple PDF tool — all from one intuitive app on iPhone and iPad. KEY CAPABILITIES • Edit PDFs like a pro — modify text, images, and formatting directly in any PDF, and fully control your pages: rearrange, insert, delete, extract, duplicate, rotate, and merge PDFs into one • Scan paper documents to PDF with your camera — receipts, contracts, invoices, IDs, passports, and more • Convert PDFs to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and ePub while preserving original layout and formatting — and convert Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ePub, PNG, and JPEG files to PDF for easy sharing • Fill out and sign PDF forms and contracts on the go — draw or reuse saved electronic signatures • Recognize text from scans and images using OCR technology and share instantly • Read PDFs your way — multiple reading modes including distraction-free reading, night mode, and Read Aloud to listen to any PDF hands-free while driving, commuting, or on the go • View, highlight, annotate, and mark up PDFs — add comments, stamps, drawings, and attachments • Protect sensitive documents with passwords, encryption, and digital certificates • Store and sync via 5GB free cloud storage on MobiDrive, plus Google Drive and Dropbox USE CASES • Edit the text, images, or layout of a PDF contract or report directly on your iPhone or iPad — no desktop needed • Convert a PDF to Word to make extensive edits, then save back to PDF for sharing • Scan a paper document, recognize its text with OCR, and convert it into a fully editable PDF • Scan a paper contract, sign it on your iPhone or iPad, and send it back — without printing • Fill out a client form or invoice PDF on the go, directly from your phone • Have a PDF report, contract, or document read aloud during your commute or drive • Merge multiple PDFs into one organized proposal, report, or portfolio • Protect a sensitive business document with a password before sharing with a client • Students: scan handwritten notes or assignments and submit them as PDFs instantly • Review, annotate, and mark up PDF documents on iPad's larger screen for a near-desktop experience WHY MOBIPDF • Advanced mobile PDF editor — edit text, images, formatting, and pages directly in any PDF • Complete PDF converter — reliably convert PDFs to and from Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ePub, PNG, and JPEG • All-in-one solution — edit, scan, sign, convert, protect, read, and organize without switching apps • Purpose-built for iPhone and iPad — intuitive mobile-first experience • Read Aloud turns any PDF into audio — stay informed while commuting or multitasking • Advanced OCR turns any scan or image into searchable, shareable text • Electronic signatures and fillable forms — no printing or faxing needed • Simple and intuitive — accessible for all ages and experience levels • Trusted by millions of MobiSystems users worldwide PREMIUM • Full PDF editing — modify text, images, and formatting in any PDF • Full PDF conversion suite — PDF to and from Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ePub, PNG, JPEG • 50GB cloud storage on MobiDrive • Advanced annotation, markup tools, and night mode • Password protection and digital certificate support TL;DR MobiPDF is the go-to mobile PDF suite for freelancers, remote workers, and small business owners — offering powerful PDF editing, reliable conversion to and from all major formats, scanning, signing, and Read Aloud, all in one intuitive app optimized for iPhone and iPad. Help Centre: https://support.mobisystems.com/hc/en-us/sections/20794399449757-iOS Privacy Policy: https://mobisystems.com/en-us/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://mobisystems.com/en-us/terms-of-use

About

PDF Editor

Edit, sign, and manage PDF documents with advanced tools. This app also supports viewing Word, Excel, and PPT files, offering a comprehensive mobile office solution.

Highlights
  • Edit PDF text and formatting
  • Insert or remove images in PDFs
  • Add digital signatures
  • Fill PDF forms
  • Reorganize PDF pages
  • View Word, Excel, and PPT files
  • Built-in file manager
Features
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Office Docs - Smart PDF Editor & Document Viewer Edit PDFs like a Pro. Office Docs is your all-in-one tool to edit, sign, and manage PDF documents — plus read Word, Excel, PPT, and more. Whether you're filling forms, updating contracts, or adding signatures, this app makes document handling simple and powerful on mobile. New: Advanced PDF Editing Tools Edit PDF text directly – fix typos, update content, change formatting Insert or remove images inside PDF files Add digital signatures – type, draw, or upload your sign Fill PDF forms easily Reorganize pages – rotate, delete, or rearrange Save and export clean, shareable files Whether it's for school, business, or daily tasks, these tools give you complete control of your PDF workflow — no desktop needed. Also Includes Full Document Support Word (DOC, DOCX) Viewer & Reader Excel (XLS, XLSX) Spreadsheet Viewer PPT (PPT, PPTX) Presentation Reader Text & ODT file support Built-in file manager to organize and search documents easily Share files via WhatsApp, Email, Drive, and more Night Mode and Auto-resume for smooth reading Why Office Docs? Powerful PDF editing without Adobe Faster than bulky office apps Works offline – no internet required Clean, intuitive interface for all users Great for students, freelancers, professionals Your Mobile Office, Reimagined Stop switching between apps to handle different document types. With Office Docs, you can read, edit, sign, and manage all your files — especially PDFs — from one fast and reliable app. Feedback Welcome If you love the new PDF Editor, don’t forget to rate us 5 stars. Questions or suggestions? Contact us at: support@appyhigh.com Download now — your complete mobile PDF Editor and Document Reader! Terms of use EULA - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader4 screens
PDF Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader at 82% against PDF Editor's 0%. MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.0) and ads (none vs shown). PDF Editor's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and PDF Editor sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader has 7.3K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader's written reviews are positive against 0% of PDF Editor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader ships an update monthly, PDF Editor every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader versus PDF Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・ReaderPDF Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (7.3K ratings) — better2.0 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews81.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7.3K — better9
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#94 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size186 MB120 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMobiSystems, Inc.Appyhigh Technology LLP

Customer experience

MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader

All ratings7,295 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral2.5%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews514 reviews
Positive81.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative15.0%

PDF Editor

All ratings9 ratings
Positive22.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative77.8%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Text editing issues
  • Image fields in forms don't work
  • Incompatible with dynamic PDFs
  • Activation issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add snap tool for cleaner documents
  • Improve font sync
  • Offer one-time purchase option
  • Develop a Mac OS version

PDF Editor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader

Subscriptions13
  • PDF Extra Premium$7.997 Days
  • PDF Extra Premium Weekly$7.997 Days
  • PDF Extra Premium 2023 Weekly7 Days trial$7.997 Days
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  • PDF Extra Premium Weekly7 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • PDF Extra Premium2 variants$9.991 Month
  • PDF Extra Premium 2023 Weekly7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Weekly Unlimited Access7 Days trial3 variants$9.997 Days
  • PDF Extra Premium 2023 Monthly$12.991 Month
  • PDF Extra Premium Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • PDF Extra Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • PDF Extra Premium Yearly3 Days trial2 variants$49.991 Year
  • PDF Extra Premium3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Unlimited Access3 Days trial$49.991 Year
5 purchases

PDF Editor

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$12.991 Month
  • Yearly with 3Days Free Trial3 Days trial$49.991 Year
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  • Yearly Subscription$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader free?
MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Editor free?
PDF Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader or PDF Editor?
MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader is rated higher. MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.3K ratings, while PDF Editor averages 2.0 from 9 ratings.
Do MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader or PDF Editor have ads?
PDF Editor shows ads; MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader does not.
Which is updated more often, MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader or PDF Editor?
MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader ships an update monthly, and PDF Editor every 5 weeks. Most recently, MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader was updated on September 24, 2026 and PDF Editor on September 9, 2026.

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