# PDF Editor ® vs PDF Editor, Scanner

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Editor ® | PDF Editor, Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor/id1532638515/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-scanner-pdfforge/id6475756032/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 25.2% 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 | **#39** | — |
| Size | 280 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SMM service, s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503472689) | [Outthinking electronics pvt ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1249276794) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Editor ®

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

**Currently charting:** #39 Top Grossing · Business, #165 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 Editor, Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-scanner-pdfforge/id6475756032)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| weekly subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| ProWeekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| premium weekly subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |


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