Comparison

PDF Editor + vs PDF Editor

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PDF Editor +

Edit, sign, and scan PDF documents directly from your iPhone or iPad. This app allows you to fill out forms, highlight text, and add annotations. It also features a scanner to convert paper documents into digital PDFs.

Highlights
  • Edit PDF forms
  • Highlight and annotate text
  • Scan documents to PDF
  • Sign documents with finger
  • Wireless printing
Features
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The PDF Editor app is the fast and easy way to edit or sign PDF documents, all from your iPhone or iPad. Quickly import PDF files into the app, or use the scanner feature to scan your paper documents into PDF documents in the app. Edit PDF files: • Fill out pdf forms by typing text into fields • Highlight document text in several colors • Annotate and markup sections of text • Save and send your updated documents Scan documents to PDF: • Use your phones camera as document scanner • Turn your paper documents into PDF files • Automatic cropping and adjustment • Support for multi page documents Print PDF Documents: • Select your printer over wireless • Print your PDF documents to paper Sign PDF documents: • Use your finger to sign documents with your signature All documents are stored on your phone and nothing is shared with us or third parties. Privacy Policy: https://silverelmsys.com/pdfeditorplus/privacy_policy.html Terms of Use: https://silverelmsys.com/pdfeditorplus/terms_of_use.html For any questions or requests, please use the customer contact form on our website: https://www.silverelmsys.com

About

PDF Editor

Edit, annotate, and convert PDF files with advanced tools. This app allows for text and image modification, form creation and filling, and secure document management. It also includes OCR technology for scanned documents and AI assistance for smarter interactions.

Highlights
  • Edit existing PDF content
  • Modify text and images
  • Smart annotations
  • Scan and convert documents
  • OCR technology
  • E-signature support
  • Merge and split PDFs
Features
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Looking for an easy-to-use yet powerful true PDF editor that lets you modify existing PDF text, edit images, make deep-level content adjustments, use smart annotations, scan documents quickly, and convert files — all in one place? Our app also supports powerful conversions like Photo to PDF, PDF to Word, PDF to Images, JPEG to PDF, and more — covering almost all file formats with built-in OCR technology. Available for your iPhone, iPad, and MacBook — all under a single subscription. Look no further than our PDF Editor, Document Scanner & Converter app! With our app, you can easily create, edit, and manage PDF documents right from your iPhone, iPad or Macbook, iMac. Whether you need to annotate a document, add a signature, or merge multiple PDFs into one file, our app has you covered. Here are some of the key features of our PDF Editor, Documents Scanner & Converter app! (All in One PDF Editor) ********** Highlighted Features: ********** + Existing PDF Content Editing. + Modify Text, Change Fonts & Images. + Smart Annotations (Highlight, Comment, Draw & Markup) + PDF Lock & Unlock. + AI Integration. + Dropbox Integration. + Excel to PDF & PPTX to PDF. + Scan PDF. + Create New PDF. + Create or Design Any Form. + Share or Print Any Form. + Form Fill Out. + Edit PDF. + Split PDF. + Merge PDF. + Reorder PDF. + Print or Share PDF. + Remove Page From PDF. + E- Sign. + Add Text Box. + Add Image. + OCR (Image to Text). + Secure PDF. + Convert Photo to PDF. (R:Reverse) + Convert PDF to Word.(R) + Convert Text to PDF.(R) + File Converter (Pro Supported). + Single Subscription use in your iPhone, iPad, iMac, Mac book - All Apple Devices Easy document creation: Create new PDF documents with a few taps, or import existing documents from your device or cloud storage services. Advanced editing tools: Edit text, images, and other content within your PDFs, and add annotations, comments, and highlights. AI Assistant — Smarter PDF Interactions: Interact with the AI Assistant using simple text prompts to get instant, intelligent responses OCR Technology: OCR features enable users to convert scanned documents into editable and searchable text. With advanced OCR technology, the app recognizes text in scanned documents and converts it into editable text. The app supports multiple languages, making it a versatile tool for users around the world. Signature support: Sign PDF documents directly within the app, or import and save your signature for later use. Merge and split PDFs: Easily combine multiple PDFs into a single document, or split one PDF into multiple files. File management: Organize and manage your PDFs with ease, including renaming, moving, and deleting files. Cloud integration: Sync your PDFs with a popular cloud storage service like iCloud to access your documents from anywhere. Our PDF Document Editor & Maker app is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly, with a clean and modern interface that makes it easy to get started. Download it today and start creating and editing PDF documents like a pro! SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Monthly price : $4.99 Yearly price : $29.99 Consider PDF Editor, Documents Scanner & Converter app! (All in one PDF Editor) pro and enjoy full access to all features and content. If you choose a All in One PDF Editor subscription, payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription will automatically renew unless turned off in your iTunes Account Settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. From iTunes Account settings you can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Your iTunes Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. Privacy Policy: https://www.lazyvariable.com/pdf-editor-privacy-policy/ Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ https://www.lazyvariable.com/pdf-editor-terms-of-use/ Support: Please contact us by email at "contact.pdfdocumenteditor@gmail.com".

Screenshots

PDF Editor +4 screens
PDF Editor3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PDF Editor + at 100% against PDF Editor's 48%. PDF Editor + also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PDF Editor + sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year and PDF Editor sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PDF Editor + holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 39 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of PDF Editor +'s written reviews are positive against 48% of PDF Editor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Editor + ships an update every 3 weeks, PDF Editor every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PDF Editor + versus PDF Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF Editor +PDF Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (17 ratings) — better4.5 (39 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better48.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1739 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS14.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSilver Elm Systems LLCAHAD DURRANI

Customer experience

PDF Editor +

All ratings17 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PDF Editor

All ratings38 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive48.4%
Neutral3.1%
Negative48.4%

Bugs and requests

PDF Editor +

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

PDF Editor

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • PDF reader not working
  • Cannot open PDF files
  • Cannot edit PDF files
  • App crashes constantly
  • Unable to fill PDF forms by typing
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  • Subscription continues after cancellation
  • Formatting is lost when editing PDFs
  • App does not open when clicked from browser

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow typing in PDF forms
  • Improve Mac compatibility and usability
  • Provide clear instructions or tutorials
  • Offer better customer support
  • Fix subscription charging issues

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PDF Editor +

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Upgrade3 Days trial$29.991 Year
7 purchases

PDF Editor

Subscriptions6
  • Premium$4.991 Month
  • Premium AI Assistant$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Offer3 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • Premium1 Year trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium$29.991 Year
  • Premium AI Assistant$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$89.99

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 4.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while PDF Editor averages 4.5 from 39 ratings.
Do PDF Editor + or PDF Editor have ads?
Neither PDF Editor + nor PDF Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PDF Editor + or PDF Editor?
PDF Editor + ships an update every 3 weeks, and PDF Editor every 6 weeks. Most recently, PDF Editor + was updated on October 24, 2026 and PDF Editor on October 24, 2026.

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