# PDF Editor ® vs PDF Editor

PDF Editor ® and PDF Editor both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 37% of PDF Editor's written reviews are positive against 25% of PDF Editor ®'s. PDF Editor also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). PDF Editor ®'s advantage is ratings volume (30K vs 8.4K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Editor 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 4.7 for PDF Editor. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30K and 8.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of PDF Editor ®'s written reviews are positive against 37% of PDF Editor's.

PDF Editor ® ships an update every 11 days, PDF Editor fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Editor ® | PDF Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor/id1532638515/reviews) | **[4.7 (8.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-read-scan-and-sign/id6443583054/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30K** | 8.4K |
| Positive reviews | 25.1% of reviews | **37.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #50 | **#39** |
| Size | 177 MB | 206 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SMM service, s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503472689) | [Rhophi Analytics LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647365609) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Editor ®

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

**Currently charting:** #50 Top Grossing · Business, #126 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

Edit, sign, and convert documents on your iPhone or iPad. Scan paper documents into PDFs, annotate text, and fill out forms. All your files are stored locally on your device for privacy.

**Highlights:** View and edit PDF files, Scan documents to PDF, Annotate PDFs with comments and highlights, Fill and sign PDF forms, Local document storage, Share documents via export

**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 Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-read-scan-and-sign/id6443583054)

**Currently charting:** #39 Top Grossing · Business, #104 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

This application provides a comprehensive suite of tools for managing PDF documents. It allows users to edit, read, scan, convert, annotate, and sign PDFs with ease. The app supports offline work and offers a free trial for its premium features.

**Highlights:** Edit and annotate PDF documents, Scan physical documents to PDF, Convert various file types to PDF, Convert PDF to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Sign documents electronically, Collaborate on PDF files, Work offline

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Weekly Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weekly Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Pro Weekly Plan | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 📚 Comprehensive PDF editing tools
- 🚀 Reliable performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🙄 Intrusive ads and feedback popups
- 📁 Limited functionality in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to save or export PDFs
- Editing tools not working as expected
- Subscription issues and billing problems

**Requested features**

- Add option to delete pages
- Improve save/export functionality
- Introduce a one-time purchase option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Editor ® free?

PDF Editor ® 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, PDF Editor ® or PDF Editor?

PDF Editor is rated higher. PDF Editor ® averages 4.5 out of 5 from 30K ratings, while PDF Editor averages 4.7 from 8.4K ratings.

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

Neither PDF Editor ® nor PDF Editor shows ads.

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

PDF Editor ® ships an update every 11 days, and PDF Editor fortnightly. Most recently, PDF Editor ® was updated on November 11, 2026 and PDF Editor on November 11, 2026.

### Which is more popular, PDF Editor ® or PDF Editor?

PDF Editor ® currently peaks at #50 in the App Store charts, and PDF Editor at #39. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*