# PDF Editor ＋ vs PDF Tools

The clearest difference is update cadence: PDF Editor ＋ at every 3 weeks against PDF Tools's every 16 months. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 Tools sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for PDF Editor ＋ against 5.0 for PDF Tools. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 11 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

PDF Editor ＋ ships an update every 3 weeks, PDF Tools every 16 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Editor ＋ | PDF Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor/id1567609591/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-tools-sign-and-edit-pdf/id6444650684/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 13 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Silver Elm Systems LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/689766056) | [SVG Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154426191) |

## 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 Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-tools-sign-and-edit-pdf/id6444650684)

Easily organize, edit, and secure your PDF documents. Add or remove passwords, reorder or delete pages, convert images to PDF, and merge or split files. Sign and annotate documents, then share them instantly.

**Highlights:** Add/remove PDF passwords, Reorder and delete pages, Convert images to PDF, Export PDF pages to images, Sign and annotate PDFs, Merge and split PDF documents, Import/export from cloud services

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Editor ＋ free?

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

### Is PDF Tools free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PDF Editor ＋ or PDF Tools?

PDF Tools is rated higher. PDF Editor ＋ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while PDF Tools averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do PDF Editor ＋ or PDF Tools have ads?

Neither PDF Editor ＋ nor PDF Tools shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Editor ＋ or PDF Tools?

PDF Editor ＋ ships an update every 3 weeks, and PDF Tools every 16 months. Most recently, PDF Editor ＋ was updated on November 3, 2026 and PDF Tools on November 3, 2026.

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