# PDF Manager vs XML

The clearest difference is price: PDF Manager at Free against XML's $49.99. PDF Manager also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 41 months) and ratings volume (78 vs 1). XML's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On rating, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

PDF Manager is free to download; XML costs $49.99 up front. PDF Manager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days. XML asks for nothing beyond the download.

XML holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Manager has 78 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PDF Manager ships an update every 6 weeks, XML every 41 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Manager | XML |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $49.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-manager-scan-text-photo/id1530075244/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xml/id1594413281/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **78** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 41 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 34 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MULTI MOBILE Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/593288070) | [Binariver LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1237066705) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-manager-scan-text-photo/id1530075244)

Transform your device into a mobile scanner and PDF editor. Easily scan documents with automatic border detection, edit, sign, and share them in high-quality PDF or JPEG formats. Organize your files with folders and protect them with passwords.

**Highlights:** Automatic document border detection, Export to PDF or JPEG, Digital signature and watermarks, Organize documents in folders, Password protection for documents, Cloud and local storage options

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF Pro App Plus Weekly | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| PDF Pro Plus | $3.49 | per month |


### XML

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xml/id1594413281)

Easily convert XML files into JSON, TXT, or PDF formats. This tool is essential for reading electronic documents like invoices and purchase orders, making complex data understandable and shareable across your devices.

**Highlights:** XML to JSON conversion, XML to TXT conversion, Export as JSON, TXT, or PDF, Read electronic documents, Cross-device compatibility

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Manager free?

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

### Is XML free?

XML costs $49.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PDF Manager or XML?

XML is rated higher. PDF Manager averages 4.8 out of 5 from 78 ratings, while XML averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PDF Manager or XML have ads?

Neither PDF Manager nor XML shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Manager or XML?

PDF Manager ships an update every 6 weeks, and XML every 41 months. Most recently, PDF Manager was updated on October 24, 2026 and XML on October 24, 2026.

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