# PDF Editor ＋ vs PDF Editor

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.

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.

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.

PDF Editor ＋ ships an update every 3 weeks, PDF Editor every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Editor ＋ | PDF Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor/id1567609591/reviews)** | [4.5 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-fill-editsign-pdf/id1672899598/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **39** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 48.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 13 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Silver Elm Systems LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/689766056) | [AHAD DURRANI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1666830783) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Editor ＋

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor/id1567609591)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Upgrade | $29.99 | per year |


### PDF Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-fill-editsign-pdf/id1672899598)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium AI Assistant | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium AI Assistant | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use for some
- 👍 Fulfills basic PDF needs
- 👍 Good for editing and signing
- 👍 Useful for converting files
- 👍 Handy for scanning documents

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Not intuitive or user-friendly
- 👎 Poorly designed
- 👎 Limited features on Mac
- 👎 Difficult to navigate
- 👎 Strips formatting from PDFs

**Reported bugs**

- PDF reader not working
- Cannot open PDF files
- Cannot edit PDF files
- App crashes constantly
- Unable to fill PDF forms by typing

**Requested features**

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


## 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 4.9 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 25, 2026.

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