# PDF Editor vs PDF Editor, Edit PDF Documents

The clearest difference is update cadence: PDF Editor, Edit PDF Documents at every 10 days against PDF Editor's every 6 weeks. PDF Editor, Edit PDF Documents also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 69%) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). PDF Editor's advantage is ratings volume (513 vs 17). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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, Edit PDF Documents sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 4.5. 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 complicate that: 69% of PDF Editor's written reviews are positive against 83% of PDF Editor, Edit PDF Documents's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PDF Editor ships an update every 6 weeks, PDF Editor, Edit PDF Documents every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Editor | PDF Editor, Edit PDF Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (513 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-edit-and-convert-pdf/id1550574425/reviews)** | [4.5 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-edit-pdf-documents/id6738681986/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **513** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 69.0% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maxima Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1153277200) | [Dzine Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/1643499681) |

## 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, Edit PDF Documents

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-edit-pdf-documents/id6738681986)

Easily view, edit, annotate, and sign PDF documents on your iPhone and iPad. This app offers tools to modify text, organize pages, secure files with passwords, and integrate with cloud storage for seamless access and sharing.

**Highlights:** View and read PDF documents, Edit PDF text content, Annotate PDFs with comments and highlights, Add e-signatures to documents, Organize and merge PDF pages, Secure documents with passwords, Cloud integration with popular services

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Plan | $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, Edit PDF Documents free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PDF Editor or PDF Editor, Edit PDF Documents?

PDF Editor is rated higher. PDF Editor averages 4.7 out of 5 from 513 ratings, while PDF Editor, Edit PDF Documents averages 4.5 from 17 ratings.

### Do PDF Editor or PDF Editor, Edit PDF Documents have ads?

Neither PDF Editor nor PDF Editor, Edit PDF Documents shows ads.

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

PDF Editor ships an update every 6 weeks, and PDF Editor, Edit PDF Documents every 10 days. Most recently, PDF Editor was updated on October 20, 2026 and PDF Editor, Edit PDF Documents on October 8, 2026.

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