# PDF Editor vs PDF Editor ＋

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PDF Editor ＋ at 100% against PDF Editor's 69%. PDF Editor ＋ also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). PDF Editor's advantage is ratings volume (513 vs 17). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Editor sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and PDF Editor ＋ sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PDF Editor ＋ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Editor has 513 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of PDF Editor's written reviews are positive against 100% of PDF Editor ＋'s.

PDF Editor ships an update every 6 weeks, PDF Editor ＋ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Editor | PDF Editor ＋ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (513 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-edit-and-convert-pdf/id1550574425/reviews) | **[4.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor/id1567609591/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **513** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 69.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maxima Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1153277200) | [Silver Elm Systems LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/689766056) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-edit-and-convert-pdf/id1550574425)

Easily edit, sign, and convert PDF documents. This app allows you to import files from various sources, add signatures, text, and annotations, and even convert documents to speech. It offers a comprehensive solution for managing and sharing your PDFs.

**Highlights:** Import files from multiple sources, Sign, edit, and annotate PDFs, Live text scanning and image text import, Merge multiple files, Convert text to speech, Save and manage signatures

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF Editor Monthly Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| PDF Editor Monthly Plus Offer | $4.99 | per month |
| PDF Editor Monthly Offer Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| PDF Editor Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Editor Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| PDF Editor Yearly Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| PDF Editor Yearly Offer Plus | $49.99 | per year |
| PDF Editor Yearly Plus Offer | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful features
- 🚀 Efficient
- 👍 Simple

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Doesn't work properly
- 🐛 Glitchy
- 🐛 Deletes user's work
- 🐛 Incompatible with older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Crashes when merging documents
- Unable to view PDF content
- Adds unwanted elements to documents

**Requested features**

- Ability to upload/import from other apps
- Ability to change font color
- Ability to print manuals


### PDF Editor ＋

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor/id1567609591)

Edit, sign, and scan PDF documents directly from your iPhone or iPad. This app allows you to fill out forms, highlight text, and add annotations. It also features a scanner to convert paper documents into digital PDFs.

**Highlights:** Edit PDF forms, Highlight and annotate text, Scan documents to PDF, Sign documents with finger, Wireless printing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Upgrade | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Editor free?

PDF Editor 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 Editor or PDF Editor ＋?

PDF Editor ＋ is rated higher. PDF Editor averages 4.7 out of 5 from 513 ratings, while PDF Editor ＋ averages 4.9 from 17 ratings.

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

Neither PDF Editor nor PDF Editor ＋ shows ads.

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

PDF Editor ships an update every 6 weeks, and PDF Editor ＋ every 3 weeks. Most recently, PDF Editor was updated on October 20, 2026 and PDF Editor ＋ on October 9, 2026.

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