# PDF Editor vs PDF Reader

The clearest difference is rating: PDF Editor at 4.7 against PDF Reader's 4.1. PDF Editor also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (511 vs 11). PDF Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 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 sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PDF Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Editor has 511 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PDF Editor ships an update every 6 weeks, PDF Reader monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Editor | PDF Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (511 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-edit-and-convert-pdf/id1550574425/reviews)** | [4.1 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-pdf-editor/id1666456462/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **511** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 69.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maxima Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1153277200) | [Games Wing](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453004090) |

## 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-pdf-editor/id1666456462)

This app provides a comprehensive suite of tools for managing PDF documents. It allows users to view, edit text and images, fill and sign forms, convert images to PDF, and scan physical documents. The application aims to simplify all your PDF-related tasks.

**Highlights:** View and annotate PDFs, Edit text and images, Convert images to PDF, Fill and sign forms, Scan documents, Organize and manage files

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Partial Remove Ads -Weekly Sub | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Ads Weekly Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Partial Remove Ads -Month Sub | $6.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads Monthly Sub | $7.99 | per month |
| Partial Remove Ads -Annual Sub | $24.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Editor free?

PDF Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PDF Reader free?

PDF Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PDF Editor or PDF Reader?

PDF Editor is rated higher. PDF Editor averages 4.7 out of 5 from 511 ratings, while PDF Reader averages 4.1 from 11 ratings.

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

PDF Reader shows ads; PDF Editor does not.

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

PDF Editor ships an update every 6 weeks, and PDF Reader monthly. Most recently, PDF Editor was updated on September 25, 2026 and PDF Reader on September 14, 2026.

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