# PDF Editor ® vs PDF Reader & PDF Editor

The clearest difference is ads: PDF Editor ® at none against PDF Reader & PDF Editor's shown. PDF Editor ® also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (28K vs 777). PDF Reader & PDF Editor's advantage is review sentiment (51% vs 25%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Editor ® sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and PDF Reader & PDF Editor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PDF Reader & PDF Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Editor ® has 28K ratings behind it against 777, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of PDF Editor ®'s written reviews are positive against 51% of PDF Reader & PDF Editor's.

PDF Editor ® ships an update every 9 days, PDF Reader & PDF Editor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Editor ® | PDF Reader & PDF Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor/id1532638515/reviews) | **[4.7 (777 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-and-pdf-editor/id1627156674/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 777 |
| Positive reviews | 25.2% of reviews | **51.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#46** | — |
| Size | 280 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SMM service, s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503472689) | [ABISHKKING LIMITED.](https://appshunter.io/developer/896501517) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Editor ®

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

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Grossing · Business, #161 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 (10)**

| 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 - 7 Days | $49.99 | per year |
| 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 Reader & PDF Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-and-pdf-editor/id1627156674)

This app is a comprehensive tool for managing PDF documents. It allows users to quickly view, annotate, edit, and organize PDFs, as well as convert images to PDF. Advanced features like merging, splitting, and password protection are also available.

**Highlights:** Fast PDF viewing, PDF annotation and markup, Add e-signatures, Image to PDF conversion, Merge and split PDFs, File management and sorting, Password protection for files

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick PDF editing and responsiveness
- 👍 Image to PDF conversion is useful
- 👍 Handles large files seamlessly
- 👍 Option to sort and lock PDFs
- 👍 Merge, split, and manage files effortlessly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Aggressive premium push with popups
- 👎 Not intuitive outside of basic PDF editing
- 👎 Charges are costly compared to free apps
- 👎 Free trial is misleading, charged immediately
- 👎 Billing errors and unexpected charges

**Reported bugs**

- Popups for premium are hard to close
- Free trial is deceptive, charged immediately
- Merge/split functions stopped working after one use
- App crashes when opening documents
- App crashes after a minute of use

**Requested features**

- Add bookmark functionality
- Add dark mode
- Add ability to view file outlines
- Add ability to add bookmarks
- Add text selection for copying in edit mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Editor ® free?

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

### Is PDF Reader & PDF Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PDF Editor ® or PDF Reader & PDF Editor?

PDF Reader & PDF Editor is rated higher. PDF Editor ® averages 4.5 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while PDF Reader & PDF Editor averages 4.7 from 777 ratings.

### Do PDF Editor ® or PDF Reader & PDF Editor have ads?

PDF Reader & PDF Editor shows ads; PDF Editor ® does not.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Editor ® or PDF Reader & PDF Editor?

PDF Editor ® ships an update every 9 days, and PDF Reader & PDF Editor every 2 months. Most recently, PDF Editor ® was updated on September 25, 2026 and PDF Reader & PDF Editor on September 21, 2026.

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