# QC vs PDF Editor

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QC at none against PDF Editor's 4. QC also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Editor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. QC asks for nothing beyond the download.

QC ships an update fortnightly, PDF Editor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QC | PDF Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.1 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-edit-sign-pdfs/id6744159279/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **18** |
| Positive reviews | — | 61.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Profects B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1216842919) | [Muhammad Qasim Wali](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772758953) |

## What reviewers say

### QC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qc/id1590319406)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### PDF Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-edit-sign-pdfs/id6744159279)

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for managing PDF documents. It allows users to scan, edit, merge, split, convert, fill forms, and secure PDFs with ease. Whether for professional use or personal document management, it streamlines PDF workflows.

**Highlights:** Scan documents to PDF, Edit text and add elements, Merge and split PDFs, Fill and sign forms, Convert files to PDF, Secure PDFs with passwords, OCR scanner for image to text

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Document Editor and Reader Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Edit PDF Files & Documents Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| PDF Reader & Editor Yearly Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Offer Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QC free?

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

### Is PDF Editor free?

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

### Do QC or PDF Editor have ads?

Neither QC nor PDF Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, QC or PDF Editor?

QC ships an update fortnightly, and PDF Editor every 3 weeks. Most recently, QC was updated on November 7, 2026 and PDF Editor on November 5, 2026.

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