# PDF Reader vs PDF Editor

PDF Reader and PDF Editor both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 43% of PDF Editor's written reviews are positive against 0% of PDF Reader's. PDF Editor also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (189 vs 18). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Reader sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and PDF Editor sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for PDF Reader against 4.3 for PDF Editor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Editor has 189 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of PDF Reader's written reviews are positive against 43% of PDF Editor's.

PDF Reader ships an update every 5 months, PDF Editor every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Reader | PDF Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-editor-and-converter/id1547414913/reviews)** | [4.3 (189 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-read-and-edit-pdf/id1570391391/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **189** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **43.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 79 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Laxay Gajera](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534406445) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-editor-and-converter/id1547414913)

This application allows users to read, edit, annotate, and convert PDF documents. It supports cloud syncing, form filling, and password protection for files. Users can also scan documents and convert images to PDF.

**Highlights:** Read and edit PDFs, Annotate and highlight text, Convert documents to PDF, Fill and sign PDF forms, Sync with cloud storage, Scan documents to PDF, Password protect PDFs

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF Editor Pro - Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Editor Pro - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| PDF Editor Pro - Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| PDF Reader - Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


### PDF Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-read-and-edit-pdf/id1570391391)

Easily edit, merge, and convert PDF files with a comprehensive set of tools. Modify text and images, add annotations, and secure your documents with password protection and digital signatures.

**Highlights:** Edit PDF text and images, Merge and split PDF files, Convert PDFs to Word, Excel, PPT, Annotate documents, Password protection and digital signatures, Real-time collaboration

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Ads & Sign + Compress | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Ads & Sign + Compress | $7.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $49.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads + Sign & Compress | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Reader free?

PDF Reader 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 Reader or PDF Editor?

PDF Reader is rated higher. PDF Reader averages 4.4 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while PDF Editor averages 4.3 from 189 ratings.

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

Neither PDF Reader nor PDF Editor shows ads.

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

PDF Reader ships an update every 5 months, and PDF Editor every 2 months. Most recently, PDF Reader was updated on November 3, 2026 and PDF Editor on November 3, 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.*