# PDF Editor vs PDF Editor

The clearest difference is ads: PDF Editor at none against PDF Editor's shown. PDF Editor also leads on ratings volume (511 vs 3). PDF Editor's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 69%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). 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 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, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Editor has 511 ratings behind it against 3, 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 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Editor | PDF Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (511 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-edit-and-convert-pdf/id1550574425/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-text-to-speech/id1587745820/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **511** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 69.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maxima Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1153277200) | [MD AZIZUR RAHMAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502439064) |

## 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-text-to-speech/id1587745820)

Transform paper documents into digital PDFs with this mobile scanner. Convert PDFs to audio, merge files, sign documents, and extract text using OCR. Enhance image quality and manage your scanned documents efficiently.

**Highlights:** PDF to Audio conversion, Document scanning and OCR, Merge and sign PDFs, Image processing for quality, Multipage scanning, Text addition to PDFs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Offer | $69.99 | one-time |


## 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 511 ratings, while PDF Editor averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

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

PDF Editor shows ads; PDF Editor does not.

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

PDF Editor ships an update every 6 weeks, and PDF Editor every 4 weeks. Most recently, PDF Editor was updated on September 25, 2026 and PDF Editor on August 4, 2026.

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