Comparison

PDF Editor ® vs PDF Editor, Scanner

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PDF Editor ®

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
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Use PDF Editor app when you want to edit or sign your documents on the go from your iPhone or iPad. Import PDF files to the app, then read, comment on, edit, and share. Scan your papers and convert them into PDF files with just few taps. Perform all basic PDF tasks: - Quickly open and view PDF files - Search, scroll, and zoom in and out Scan paper documents to PDF: - Turn you camera into advanced document scanner - Perspective document transformation - Color adjustions - Automatic crop tools Anotate PDF files: - Comment on PDFs using sticky notes and drawing tools - Highlight and mark up text with annotation tools - View and respond to annotations in the comments list - Use Apple Pencil with iPad Pro to improve your precision Sign important documents: - Quickly fill out PDF forms by typing text into fields - Use your finger or Apple Pencil to e-sign any PDF document All documents are stored locally on your device, they are not available to us, nor to third parties. You can easily share documents using the export option. Privacy Policy: https://pdfeditor7.com/en/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://pdfeditor7.com/en/terms-of-usage For any questions or requests, please use our customer support form at: https://www.team2swift.com/

About

PDF Editor, Scanner

Create, edit, and manage PDF documents with a comprehensive suite of tools. Convert files, scan documents, fill forms, and secure your work with passwords and digital signatures. Optimize, share, and customize PDFs with ease.

Highlights
  • PDF creation from images and documents
  • Scan documents to PDF with camera
  • Edit text, images, and shapes
  • Fill forms and annotate PDFs
  • Merge and split PDF files
  • Password protection and digital signatures
  • Compress and customize PDFs
Features
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Welcome to PDFForge, your all-in-one solution for creating, editing, and managing PDF documents. Whether you’re a student, professional, or business owner, PDFForge provides a robust set of features designed to meet all your PDF needs with ease and efficiency. Key Features: 1. PDF Creation: • Convert images, Word documents, and other file formats into high-quality PDFs. • Use your device’s camera to scan documents directly into PDF format. 2. PDF Editing: • Add and edit text, images, and shapes in your PDFs. • Fill out forms, annotate with comments, and highlight important sections. • Merge multiple PDFs into a single document or split a PDF into multiple files. 3. Advanced Tools: • Apply filters to enhance scanned documents. • Reorder, add, or remove pages from your PDFs. • Convert PDFs into interactive flipbooks for a dynamic reading experience. 4. Secure Your Documents: • Protect your PDFs with passwords to ensure sensitive information remains confidential. • Apply digital signatures to authenticate documents. 5. Seamless Sharing: • Generate QR codes for easy sharing and access. • Share PDFs via email, cloud services, or social media directly from the app. 6. Optimize and Customize: • Compress PDFs to reduce file size without losing quality. • Customize your PDFs with headers, footers, and watermarks. 7. User-Friendly Interface: • Intuitive design and easy-to-use tools make PDFForge accessible for everyone, regardless of technical expertise. • Enjoy a seamless experience with our responsive and visually appealing interface. Why Choose PDFForge? • Efficiency: Streamline your workflow with our comprehensive set of PDF tools. • Versatility: Handle any PDF-related task, from creation to advanced editing and secure sharing. • Accessibility: Available on all your devices, ensuring you have the power of PDFForge wherever you go. • Support: Our dedicated support team is here to help you with any questions or issues you may encounter. Transform how you handle PDF documents with PDFForge. Download now and experience the ultimate in PDF management and editing. Unlock your productivity potential with the power of PDFForge today! Important Notes about subscription • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Subscription plans: 1. USD $3.99 per week 2. USD $4.99 3 per week, 3 days free trail available Subscriptions automatically renew unless they are turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period in account settings. Renewals are charged within 24-hours preceding the end of the current period. Payment is charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions are managed by the user. Terms of Service: https://ebrochure.app/terms.php Privacy: https://ebrochure.app/privacypolicy.php

Screenshots

PDF Editor ®4 screens
PDF Editor, Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PDF Editor, Scanner at 5.0 against PDF Editor ®'s 4.5. PDF Editor, Scanner also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). PDF Editor ®'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (28K vs 5). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. PDF Editor ® sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and PDF Editor, Scanner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PDF Editor, Scanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Editor ® has 28K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Editor ® ships an update every 9 days, PDF Editor, Scanner every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
PDF Editor ® versus PDF Editor, Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF Editor ®PDF Editor, Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (28K ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings28K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#39 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size280 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSMM service, s.r.o.Outthinking electronics pvt ltd.

Customer experience

PDF Editor ®

All ratings28,335 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral2.7%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews1,302 reviews
Positive25.2%
Neutral3.5%
Negative71.4%

PDF Editor, Scanner

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

PDF Editor ®

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to save edited documents
  • Corrupted PDF files after editing
  • Unexpected charges during free trial

Requested features

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

PDF Editor, Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

PDF Editor ®

Subscriptions10
  • 1 Week Plan - 7 Days$6.997 Days
  • 1 Week Plan3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • 1 Week Starter$6.997 Days
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  • 1 Week Plan - 23 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • 1 Month Promo$7.991 Month
  • 1 Month Plan2 variants$12.991 Month
  • 1 Month Special1 Month trial$12.991 Month
  • 1 Year Plan - 7 Days7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • 1 Year Plan$59.991 Year
  • 1 Year Plan3 Days trial$69.991 Year
4 purchases

PDF Editor, Scanner

Subscriptions4
  • weekly subscription$3.997 Days
  • ProWeekly$3.997 Days
  • premium weekly subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
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  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days

Questions

Is PDF Editor ® free?
PDF Editor ® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Editor, Scanner free?
PDF Editor, Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PDF Editor ® or PDF Editor, Scanner?
PDF Editor, Scanner is rated higher. PDF Editor ® averages 4.5 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while PDF Editor, Scanner averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do PDF Editor ® or PDF Editor, Scanner have ads?
PDF Editor, Scanner shows ads; PDF Editor ® does not.
Which is updated more often, PDF Editor ® or PDF Editor, Scanner?
PDF Editor ® ships an update every 9 days, and PDF Editor, Scanner every 2 months. Most recently, PDF Editor ® was updated on September 25, 2026 and PDF Editor, Scanner on September 24, 2026.

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