Comparison

PDF Editor vs Nova Reader

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 manage PDF documents with advanced tools. This app also supports viewing Word, Excel, and PPT files, offering a comprehensive mobile office solution.

Highlights
  • Edit PDF text and formatting
  • Insert or remove images in PDFs
  • Add digital signatures
  • Fill PDF forms
  • Reorganize PDF pages
  • View Word, Excel, and PPT files
  • Built-in file manager
Features
Read full description

Office Docs - Smart PDF Editor & Document Viewer Edit PDFs like a Pro. Office Docs is your all-in-one tool to edit, sign, and manage PDF documents — plus read Word, Excel, PPT, and more. Whether you're filling forms, updating contracts, or adding signatures, this app makes document handling simple and powerful on mobile. New: Advanced PDF Editing Tools Edit PDF text directly – fix typos, update content, change formatting Insert or remove images inside PDF files Add digital signatures – type, draw, or upload your sign Fill PDF forms easily Reorganize pages – rotate, delete, or rearrange Save and export clean, shareable files Whether it's for school, business, or daily tasks, these tools give you complete control of your PDF workflow — no desktop needed. Also Includes Full Document Support Word (DOC, DOCX) Viewer & Reader Excel (XLS, XLSX) Spreadsheet Viewer PPT (PPT, PPTX) Presentation Reader Text & ODT file support Built-in file manager to organize and search documents easily Share files via WhatsApp, Email, Drive, and more Night Mode and Auto-resume for smooth reading Why Office Docs? Powerful PDF editing without Adobe Faster than bulky office apps Works offline – no internet required Clean, intuitive interface for all users Great for students, freelancers, professionals Your Mobile Office, Reimagined Stop switching between apps to handle different document types. With Office Docs, you can read, edit, sign, and manage all your files — especially PDFs — from one fast and reliable app. Feedback Welcome If you love the new PDF Editor, don’t forget to rate us 5 stars. Questions or suggestions? Contact us at: support@appyhigh.com Download now — your complete mobile PDF Editor and Document Reader! Terms of use EULA - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Nova Reader

Features
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Nova Reader turns books and documents into a single MP3 you can listen anywhere — on your commute, at the gym, or with the screen off. IMPORT YOUR BOOK • Supported formats: TXT, EPUB, and PDF (selectable text only — scanned image PDFs are not supported) • Pick a narrator voice before conversion • One seamless audiobook file per book LISTEN YOUR WAY • Built-in player with background audio • Track progress in your personal library • Download the finished MP3 to Files and keep it forever FREE TO START • 50,000 characters once per device — enough for a short book or several chapters • No credit card required to try the app NOVA READER PRO (optional subscription) • 3-day free trial for eligible new subscribers • 100,000 characters during the intro trial period • 1,000,000 characters each billing period after trial • $7.99/month, billed through your Apple ID • Cancel anytime in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions CHARACTER PACKS (optional, one-time) • Requires an active PRO subscription • Starter: 300,000 characters ($2.99) • Standard: 600,000 characters ($4.99) • Bonus characters stack with your monthly quota SERVER & PRIVACY • Documents are sent to our secure servers for text extraction and neural text-to-speech (Microsoft Azure TTS) • You will be asked to confirm before your first conversion • Completed audiobooks are stored on our server for 3 days, then automatically deleted — download to keep a permanent copy • Delete your account anytime from Account → Delete account NOVA READER PRO renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Terms of Service: https://novaindie.com/apps/nova-reader/terms Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://novaindie.com/apps/nova-reader/privacy Support: https://novaindie.com/contact Questions: contact@novaindie.com

Screenshots

PDF Editor4 screens
Nova Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Nova Reader at none against PDF Editor's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Nova Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Editor ships an update every 5 weeks, Nova Reader every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PDF Editor versus Nova Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF EditorNova Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppyhigh Technology LLPTUAN TRUONG QUANG

In-app purchases

5 purchases

PDF Editor

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$12.991 Month
  • Yearly with 3Days Free Trial3 Days trial$49.991 Year
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  • Yearly Subscription$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$49.991 Year
3 purchases

Nova Reader

Subscriptions1
  • PRO Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
One-time2
  • Starter Pack$2.99
  • Standard Pack$4.99

Questions

Is PDF Editor free?
PDF Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nova Reader free?
Nova Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PDF Editor or Nova Reader have ads?
PDF Editor shows ads; Nova Reader does not.
Which is updated more often, PDF Editor or Nova Reader?
PDF Editor ships an update every 5 weeks, and Nova Reader every 2 months. Most recently, PDF Editor was updated on November 7, 2026 and Nova Reader on November 5, 2026.

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