Comparison

MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader vs FreeEdit, 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

This mobile suite offers comprehensive PDF management, allowing users to edit text and images, scan documents, convert formats, and sign forms. It provides tools for organizing, protecting, and reading PDFs with features like OCR and read-aloud functionality.

Highlights
  • Edit PDF text, images, and formatting
  • Scan documents to PDF with camera
  • Convert PDFs to Word, Excel, ePub
  • Fill and sign PDF forms
  • OCR for text recognition
  • Distraction-free and night reading modes
  • Password protection and encryption
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, and ePub while preserving original layout and formatting — and convert Word, Excel, PowerPoint, 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, PNG, and JPEG, plus PowerPoint to PDF and PDF to ePub • 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, PNG, JPEG, plus PowerPoint to PDF and PDF to ePub • 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

FreeEdit, PDF Editor

Easily scan, read, and edit documents directly on your iPhone and iPad. Add text, draw, highlight, and sign PDFs. Manage pages, perform text recognition, and search within documents before sharing your edited files.

Highlights
  • Scan documents to PDF
  • Import and edit PDFs/images
  • Add text and draw with Apple Pencil
  • Highlight and sign documents
  • Insert, remove, rearrange, and rotate pages
  • Text recognition (OCR)
  • Search PDF content
Features
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Scan, Read, Edit using only your iPhone and iPad. Scan Any Document On The Go - Scan Documents and save as PDF. - Import PDF, images, photos to Read, Edit, Sign & OCR. - Tap to instantly add text or write using apple pencil. - All Scanned & Imported Documents are Completely Readable & Editable - Read, Edit, draw, highlight and Sign any Document. - Insert, Remove, Rearrange & Rotate PDF Pages. - Text recognition. - Search PDF. - Export and share your results with others. You can choose any of the available plans by upgrading to Subscription Version. All payments will be charged to your Apple Account ID. The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions After Purchase by going to your App Store account settings. We are love to hear from you any suggestions. Link to Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader4 screens
FreeEdit, PDF Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader at 83% against FreeEdit, PDF Editor's 0%. MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (7.7K vs 118). FreeEdit, PDF Editor's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, 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 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and FreeEdit, PDF Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. 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 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader has 7.7K ratings behind it against 118, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader's written reviews are positive against 0% of FreeEdit, PDF Editor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader ships an update monthly, FreeEdit, PDF Editor every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader versus FreeEdit, PDF Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・ReaderFreeEdit, PDF Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (7.7K ratings) — better4.0 (118 ratings)
Positive reviews82.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7.7K — better118
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#105 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size222 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMobiSystems, Inc.Ahmed Abd El Hamid Ibrahim

Customer experience

MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader

All ratings7,658 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral2.5%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews595 reviews
Positive82.5%
Neutral3.5%
Negative13.9%

FreeEdit, PDF Editor

All ratings119 ratings
Positive74.8%
Neutral0.8%
Negative24.4%
Written reviews4 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

FreeEdit, PDF Editor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader

Subscriptions8
  • PDF Extra Premium Weekly$7.997 Days
  • PDF Extra Premium 2023 Weekly7 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • PDF Extra Premium$9.991 Month
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  • PDF Extra Premium 2023 Weekly7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Weekly Unlimited Access7 Days trial3 variants$9.997 Days
  • PDF Extra Premium3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • PDF Extra Premium Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Unlimited Access3 Days trial$49.991 Year
3 purchases

FreeEdit, PDF Editor

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$1.491 Month
  • 3 Months Subscription3 Days trial$3.493 Months
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$11.491 Year

Questions

Is MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader free?
MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FreeEdit, PDF Editor free?
FreeEdit, PDF Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader or FreeEdit, PDF Editor?
MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader is rated higher. MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.7K ratings, while FreeEdit, PDF Editor averages 4.0 from 118 ratings.
Do MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader or FreeEdit, PDF Editor have ads?
Neither MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader nor FreeEdit, PDF Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader or FreeEdit, PDF Editor?
MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader ships an update monthly, and FreeEdit, PDF Editor every 5 days. Most recently, MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader was updated on November 8, 2026 and FreeEdit, PDF Editor on November 7, 2026.

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