Comparison

UPDF vs PDF to Text Extractor

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

Head to head
About

UPDF

This app is a powerful PDF editor for mobile devices, offering AI-powered features for summarizing, translating, and chatting with documents. It allows users to read, edit, annotate, convert, and sign PDFs, as well as scan paper documents into editable files. Manage all your PDF files and protect them with security features.

Highlights
  • AI-powered summarization and translation
  • Edit text, images, and watermarks in PDFs
  • Annotate with various markup tools
  • Convert PDFs to Word, Excel, and PPT
  • Scan documents to editable PDFs
  • Sign and fill PDF forms
  • Organize and protect PDF files
Features
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UPDF for iOS is an AI-powered PDF editor for iPhone and iPad. Read, edit, annotate, convert, sign, and AI chat with your PDFs — all from your iOS device. Summarize lengthy documents, translate full PDFs, scan paper to PDF, and manage all your files in one place. Amazing features of UPDF for iOS: Edit PDF - Edit text in PDF (change color, font style, font size) - Edit images in PDF (rotate, extract, replace, and crop images) - Edit watermark in PDF (add, edit, delete and favor watermark) - Edit links in PDF (add, edit, copy, and delete) AI Assistant - Summarize, translate, explain, and rephrase lengthy PDFs in minutes. - Engage in a chat with UPDF AI and ask it any questions you have. - Summarize or translate PDF by pages. - Export conversations to Markdown or TXT files. - NEW AI Bookmark Agent: Auto-generate bookmarks and get instant section summaries for any PDF. - NEW AI Semantic Search: Search your PDF by meaning, not just exact words. - NEW AI Editing Suite: Rewrite, refine tone, or correct grammar directly. Read PDF - Flexible reading: vertical and horizontal scrolling, single page or two-page view - Dark mode to protect your eyes - Add and manage bookmarks with AI Bookmark Agent's help - Search text in PDF - Present PDF as a slideshow - Text-to-speech support Annotate PDF - Annotate PDFs using markup tools: pencil, highlight, underline, strikethrough, squiggly line - Add text boxes, text comments, callouts, sticky notes - Add shapes, stamps, and stickers to PDFs - Free-hand drawing on PDF pages OCR PDF - Convert scanned documents and images into searchable and editable PDFs - Recognize text in 38 languages Scan to PDF - Scan physical documents to PDF with your camera - Scan ID cards onto one page - Crop, rotate, and filter scanned images Convert PDF - Convert PDF to Word, Excel, PPT, and images Organize PDF Pages - Insert, replace, extract, split, rotate, remove, and reorder pages in PDFs - Merge multiple PDFs into one file - Copy, paste, and share specific pages in a PDF Sign PDF & Fill PDF Form - Create handwritten signatures - Import and add image signatures - Fill PDF form and add e-signatures - Save signatures to cloud for cross-platform use Create PDF - Create PDF with blank, lined, dotted, grid, and graph papers - Combine multiple files/images into one PDF Protect PDF - Password-protect PDFs to restrict opening, editing, and printing - Add or remove watermarks - Add digital signatures Manage Files - Upload, create, rename, move, copy, duplicate, and organize files or folders - Unzip files by simply tapping .zip files - Search for files - Supports two-finger multiple selections and operations - Move files or folders to trash, and find deleted items in the trash - Protect PDF files with a password or unlock protected PDF files - Compress one or multiple files into a zip file Security Space - Protect your privacy by moving files or folders to Security Space - Enable Face ID & Passcode to access your Security Space Import File - Import files from Photos albums - Import files from the Files App - Transfer files from a computer over the same Wi-Fi View files in All Formats - Browse dozens of different file formats including PDFs, Office documents (.doc, .docx, .ppt, .pptx, .xls, .xlsx), Pages, Keynotes, and Numbers with a single app - Open other formats such as text, HTML, XML, Web Archive, Images (JPG, JPEG, GIF, PNG, TIFF, SVG, BMP), video, audio *** Pro Features of In-App Purchase *** - Use UPDF across all platforms including desktops and mobiles - Free Users will get 1 GB of Cloud Storage; Paid users will get 10 GB of Cloud Storage for free - Advanced PDF features such as Convert PDF with OCR, batch process, etc. are available on the desktop - Unlimited use of Scan to PDF (Free trial only scans up to 5 pages) - Unlimited use of Security Space (Trial version stores up to 10 items) - Secure App with passcode/TouchID/FaceID Need help? Email us at support@superace.com

About

PDF to Text Extractor

Effortlessly convert PDF, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel files into editable text. This tool uses advanced OCR technology for fast and accurate extraction, supporting batch processing and offline use. It offers a clean interface and localization for global accessibility.

Highlights
  • Extract text from PDF, Word, PPTX, XLSX
  • Advanced OCR technology
  • Batch processing for multiple files
  • Offline document conversion
  • Retains layout and formatting
  • Multi-language interface
Features
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Unlock Text from Any Document—Fast, Accurate, and Offline Discover PDF to Text Extractor, your all-in-one tool for converting documents into clean, editable text—instantly and with precision. Perfect for students, professionals, and anyone handling multiple document types. Hero Feature – PDF to Text Rapidly extract text from PDFs with advanced OCR technology. Get clean, editable results in seconds—retain layout and formatting for easy editing and sharing. All-in-One File Conversion Convert Word (DOCX), PowerPoint (PPTX), Excel (XLSX), and PDF files to text. Batch processing support for all file types—convert multiple documents at once to save time. Localization Support App interface is now available in multiple languages, making document conversion accessible worldwide. Enjoy a fully localized experience tailored to your preferred language. Works Anywhere, Offline Convert documents anytime, anywhere with offline support—no internet required. Ideal for remote work, travel, or low-connectivity environments. Clean, Intuitive Interface Sleek and user-friendly design makes document conversion effortless. Just select your files, tap extract text, and get text instantly. Why Choose PDF to Text Extractor? Fast, accurate, and reliable text extraction for all document types. Supports PDF, Word, PPTX, XLSX with batch processing for efficiency. Localization and offline support make it accessible worldwide. Upgrade your workflow—download PDF to Text Extractor today and convert documents like a pro!

Screenshots

UPDF4 screens
PDF to Text Extractor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: UPDF at none against PDF to Text Extractor's shown. UPDF also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (701 vs 2). PDF to Text Extractor's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. UPDF sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and PDF to Text Extractor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PDF to Text Extractor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UPDF has 701 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UPDF ships an update fortnightly, PDF to Text Extractor every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
UPDF versus PDF to Text Extractor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUPDFPDF to Text Extractor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (701 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings701 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size195 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSuperace Software Technology Co., Ltd.Muhammad Awais Younas

Bugs and requests

UPDF

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to edit text directly in PDF files
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between devices
  • Occasional loss of editing progress when app is minimized

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add password protection for PDF files
  • Improve file organization and folder management
  • Implement keyboard shortcuts for power users
  • Expand OCR capabilities and text extraction
  • Allow custom signature and stamp imports

PDF to Text Extractor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

UPDF

Subscriptions8
  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • UPDF AI Unlimited$15.001 Month
  • UPDF AI Standard$15.001 Month
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  • UPDF Pro + AI Unlimited$18.991 Month
  • Quarterly Subscription$19.003 Months
  • Annual Subscription$49.991 Year
  • UPDF AI Standard$69.001 Year
  • UPDF AI Unlimited$79.001 Year
One-time2
  • Perpetual License$79.99
  • UPDF & AI Add-on for iOS$148.99
3 purchases

PDF to Text Extractor

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Week$2.997 Days
  • Premium Month$7.991 Month
  • Premium Year$44.991 Year

Questions

Is UPDF free?
UPDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF to Text Extractor free?
PDF to Text Extractor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, UPDF or PDF to Text Extractor?
PDF to Text Extractor is rated higher. UPDF averages 4.6 out of 5 from 701 ratings, while PDF to Text Extractor averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do UPDF or PDF to Text Extractor have ads?
PDF to Text Extractor shows ads; UPDF does not.
Which is updated more often, UPDF or PDF to Text Extractor?
UPDF ships an update fortnightly, and PDF to Text Extractor every 5 months. Most recently, UPDF was updated on November 3, 2026 and PDF to Text Extractor on October 30, 2026.

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