PDF Ripper vs NanoPDF
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PDF Ripper
This utility app allows you to extract specific pages from PDF files. You can choose to keep only designated pages or exclude certain ones. It's useful for analysis, reporting, or removing unwanted content from documents.
- Extract specific PDF pages
- Exclude unwanted PDF pages
- Retain PDF outlines
- Import PDF files
- Export ripped PDF files
Read full descriptionHide full description
PDF Ripper is a utility app which has one straight forward purpose: Rip the pages of PDF files. Practical uses include, but are not limited to, selective extraction of some pages in PDF files for analysis and reporting, or culling individual ad pages in PDF files, and so on. The typical workflow of this app is simply made up of 3 steps: - Import your PDF files from other apps or locations - Rip a PDF file in this app - Export your ripped PDF file to other apps, print, send email, or save to other locations. Features: - Two ripping modes: Keep designated pages only, or exclude designated pages. - Retain and rip outlines (table of contents) of the PDF files. For any comments and suggestions, please send an email to: mooteeapps@outlook.com
NanoPDF
Read full descriptionHide full description
Discover NanoPDF, the app that transforms how you access PDF documents by making them available right on your Apple Watch. With NanoPDF, your essential files are with you everywhere, whether for work or leisure, making viewing your documents an effortless experience. Here’s a glimpse of the key features: Quick Access: Browse your PDFs with ease directly from your watch. Seamless Sync: Select a PDF on your iPhone and find it instantly on your watch. Easy Zoom: A simple tap on your watch screen to zoom for optimal reading, even of the most delicate texts. Ergonomic Navigation: The Digital Crown enables intuitive navigation through pages and zooming into specific details. Simple Deletion: Once finished reading, quickly delete the PDF from your watch. Integrated Guide: New to NanoPDF? Our built-in tutorial will quickly get you comfortable with all the features offered. NanoPDF is the perfect companion for professionals on the move, and anyone looking to blend productivity with mobility. Download NanoPDF today and transform your watch into a dynamic portable library for all your PDFs!
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is price: NanoPDF at Free against PDF Ripper's $1.99. NanoPDF also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 38 months). PDF Ripper's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.6). On ads, in-app purchases 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
NanoPDF is free to download; PDF Ripper costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PDF Ripper ships an update every 38 months, NanoPDF every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PDF Ripper | NanoPDF |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 实 许 | Giovanni Outerleys |
In-app purchases
PDF Ripper
No in-app purchases
NanoPDF
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is PDF Ripper free?
Is NanoPDF free?
Do PDF Ripper or NanoPDF have ads?
Which is updated more often, PDF Ripper or NanoPDF?
Other comparisons
