# PDF Editor ® vs PDF Converter, Image to PDF

The clearest difference is ads: PDF Editor ® at none against PDF Converter, Image to PDF's shown. PDF Editor ® also leads on ratings volume (30K vs 520) and chart position (#38 vs unranked). PDF Converter, Image to PDF's advantage is review sentiment (49% vs 25%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Editor ® sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and PDF Converter, Image to PDF sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for PDF Editor ® against 4.4 for PDF Converter, Image to PDF. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Editor ® has 30K ratings behind it against 520, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of PDF Editor ®'s written reviews are positive against 49% of PDF Converter, Image to PDF's.

PDF Editor ® ships an update every 11 days, PDF Converter, Image to PDF every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Editor ® | PDF Converter, Image to PDF |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor/id1532638515/reviews)** | [4.4 (520 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-converter-image-to-pdf/id1596442275/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **30K** | 520 |
| Positive reviews | 25.1% of reviews | **48.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#38** | — |
| Size | 177 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SMM service, s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503472689) | [Asad Ahsan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1326954499) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Editor ®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor/id1532638515)

**Currently charting:** #38 Top Grossing · Business, #131 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

Edit, sign, and convert PDF documents directly from your mobile device. Scan physical papers into editable PDFs, annotate text, and fill out forms on the go. All your documents are stored locally for privacy and can be easily shared.

**Highlights:** Edit PDF files, Sign documents, Convert scanned papers to PDF, Annotate PDFs, Fill out PDF forms, Local document storage, Share documents

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Plan - 7 Days | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Starter | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Plan - 2 | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Promo | $7.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Plan | $12.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Special | $12.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Plan | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly
- 💡 Useful for editing PDFs on the go
- 🚀 Easy to navigate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy
- 🔍 Limited functionality in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to save edited documents
- Corrupted PDF files after editing
- Unexpected charges during free trial

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit text within PDFs
- Option to save edited files to cloud storage
- Improved organization and folder management


### PDF Converter, Image to PDF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-converter-image-to-pdf/id1596442275)

Easily convert images, documents, and presentations to PDF format. This app also allows conversion from PDF to various other formats, preserving original quality and offering a user-friendly experience for managing your files.

**Highlights:** Convert images to PDF, Convert documents (DOCx, PPT, Excel) to PDF, Convert PDF to images (JPEG), Convert PDF to DOC, Convert PDF to PPT, Save conversion history, Star important files

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pdf Converter Pro - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| PDF Converter Premium Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| 03 Months Subscription | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| PDF Converter - Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| PDF Converter Mac - Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Pdf Converter Pro - LifeTime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Editor ® free?

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

### Is PDF Converter, Image to PDF free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PDF Editor ® or PDF Converter, Image to PDF?

PDF Editor ® is rated higher. PDF Editor ® averages 4.5 out of 5 from 30K ratings, while PDF Converter, Image to PDF averages 4.4 from 520 ratings.

### Do PDF Editor ® or PDF Converter, Image to PDF have ads?

PDF Converter, Image to PDF shows ads; PDF Editor ® does not.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Editor ® or PDF Converter, Image to PDF?

PDF Editor ® ships an update every 11 days, and PDF Converter, Image to PDF every 3 weeks. Most recently, PDF Editor ® was updated on November 8, 2026 and PDF Converter, Image to PDF on November 7, 2026.

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