# PDF vs PDF Reader PDF Viewer & Editor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PDF at 60% against PDF Reader PDF Viewer & Editor's 0%. PDF also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.6) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and PDF Reader PDF Viewer & Editor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PDF holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF has 1.4K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of PDF's written reviews are positive against 0% of PDF Reader PDF Viewer & Editor's.

PDF ships an update every 6 weeks, PDF Reader PDF Viewer & Editor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF | PDF Reader PDF Viewer & Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-reader-and-editor/id1536913299/reviews)** | [2.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-pdf-viewer-and-editor/id1578265203/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 228 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pravin Gondaliya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1210259494) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-reader-and-editor/id1536913299)

This app transforms your device into a comprehensive document management tool. Scan, read, edit, and securely sign PDFs with features like OCR, PIN protection, and cloud integration. Organize all your files effortlessly for work, study, or personal use.

**Highlights:** PIN Protection & Secure File Locking, Electronic Signature, Smart Document Scanner, Accurate OCR (Text Recognition), All-in-One File Manager, Multi-Format Export (PDF, JPG), Page Management Tools

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Camera Scanner Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Scanner - 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Camera Scanner Pro | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Camera Scanner Lite | $9.99 | per month |
| Camera Scanner Lite | $9.99 | per month |
| Camera Scanner Pro | $23.99 | per year |
| Camera Scanner Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| PDF Scanner - Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


### PDF Reader PDF Viewer & Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-pdf-viewer-and-editor/id1578265203)

This app provides a comprehensive suite of tools for managing, editing, and securing PDF documents. Convert images and text to PDF, merge files, fill and sign forms, and protect sensitive data with passwords. It also offers AI-powered summarization and question answering for document analysis.

**Highlights:** Image to PDF conversion, Text to PDF conversion, Add/Remove Password protection, Merge multiple PDFs, Fill and Sign forms, AI-powered document summarization, Organized PDF management

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Upgrade to Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF free?

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

### Is PDF Reader PDF Viewer & Editor free?

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

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

PDF is rated higher. PDF averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while PDF Reader PDF Viewer & Editor averages 2.6 from 5 ratings.

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

Both PDF and PDF Reader PDF Viewer & Editor show ads.

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

PDF ships an update every 6 weeks, and PDF Reader PDF Viewer & Editor every 2 months. Most recently, PDF was updated on October 10, 2026 and PDF Reader PDF Viewer & Editor on October 14, 2026.

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