# PDF Editor vs PDF Reader PDF Viewer & Editor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PDF Editor at 69% against PDF Reader PDF Viewer & Editor's 0%. PDF Editor also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). PDF Reader PDF Viewer & Editor's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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 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 Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Editor has 512 ratings behind it against 6, 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 0% of PDF Reader PDF Viewer & Editor's.

PDF Editor ships an update every 6 weeks, PDF Reader PDF Viewer & Editor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Editor | PDF Reader PDF Viewer & Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (512 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-edit-and-convert-pdf/id1550574425/reviews)** | [3.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-pdf-viewer-and-editor/id1578265203/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **512** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **69.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maxima Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1153277200) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## 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 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 Editor free?

PDF Editor 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 Editor or PDF Reader PDF Viewer & Editor?

PDF Editor is rated higher. PDF Editor averages 4.7 out of 5 from 512 ratings, while PDF Reader PDF Viewer & Editor averages 3.0 from 6 ratings.

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

PDF Reader PDF Viewer & Editor shows ads; PDF Editor does not.

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

PDF Editor ships an update every 6 weeks, and PDF Reader PDF Viewer & Editor every 2 months. Most recently, PDF Editor was updated on October 29, 2026 and PDF Reader PDF Viewer & Editor on October 26, 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.*