# PdfX vs FreeEdit, PDF Editor

The clearest difference is rating: FreeEdit, PDF Editor at 4.1 against PdfX's 2.0. FreeEdit, PDF Editor also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (108 vs 3). PdfX's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FreeEdit, PDF Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. PdfX asks for nothing beyond the download.

FreeEdit, PDF Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FreeEdit, PDF Editor has 108 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PdfX | FreeEdit, PDF Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdfx/id1565422073/reviews) | **[4.1 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freeedit-pdf-editor/id6443924932/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **108** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ipsilon Developments Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1003755058) | [Ahmed Abd El Hamid Ibrahim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648035681) |

## What reviewers say

### PdfX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdfx/id1565422073)

Easily convert PDF files to various formats, edit pages, merge documents, and split PDFs. This tool requires no technical knowledge to manage all your PDF needs.

**Highlights:** Convert PDF to 5 formats, Edit PDF pages, Merge PDF files, Split PDF into documents, Rotate pages up to 360 degrees, Supports Word, JPG, PNG, HTML, TXT

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### FreeEdit, PDF Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freeedit-pdf-editor/id6443924932)

Easily scan, read, and edit documents directly on your iPhone or iPad. Add text, draw, highlight, sign, and manage PDF pages. Convert images and photos into editable PDFs with text recognition.

**Highlights:** Scan documents to PDF, Import and edit PDFs/images, Add text and draw with Apple Pencil, Highlight and sign documents, Manage PDF pages (insert, delete, rotate), Text recognition (OCR), Search PDF content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.49 | per month |
| 3 Months Subscription | $3.49 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $11.49 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PdfX free?

PdfX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is FreeEdit, PDF Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PdfX or FreeEdit, PDF Editor?

FreeEdit, PDF Editor is rated higher. PdfX averages 2.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while FreeEdit, PDF Editor averages 4.1 from 108 ratings.

### Do PdfX or FreeEdit, PDF Editor have ads?

PdfX shows ads; FreeEdit, PDF Editor does not.

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

PdfX ships an update every 2 weeks, and FreeEdit, PDF Editor every 2 weeks. Most recently, PdfX was updated on October 9, 2026 and FreeEdit, PDF Editor on October 4, 2026.

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