# PDF Master vs Document Editor

The clearest difference is rating: PDF Master at 5.0 against Document Editor's 4.4. PDF Master also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). Document Editor's advantage is ratings volume (297 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Master sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Document Editor sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PDF Master holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Document Editor has 297 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Master | Document Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-master-editor-and-scanner/id1606486950/reviews)** | [4.4 (297 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/document-editordocssheets/id1613320599/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **297** |
| Positive reviews | — | 25.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 50 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [shellmob](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573900492) | [palmmob](https://appshunter.io/developer/1370245851) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-master-editor-and-scanner/id1606486950)

This app is a comprehensive PDF tool for iPhone and iPad users. It offers editing, conversion, scanning, reading, and signing capabilities in a single, user-friendly interface. Streamline your document management for work, study, or daily tasks.

**Highlights:** Professional PDF editing and annotation, Convert PDFs to/from Word, Excel, PPT, Images, TXT, HD mobile scanner with OCR, Image to PDF conversion, Smooth PDF reader and file manager, Electronic and handwritten signatures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF Converter Premium Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Converter Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| PDF Converter Premium quarter | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| PDF Photos Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| PDF Converter Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| PDF Photos Premium Quarterly | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| PDF Photos Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| PDF Photos Premium Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| PDF Photos Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| PDF Converter Premium Yearly | $25.99 | per year |
| PDF Converter Premium Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |
| PDF Converter Premium Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| PDF Converter Premium Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


### Document Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/document-editordocssheets/id1613320599)

Create, view, and edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations on your mobile device. This app offers compatibility with Microsoft Office and PDF formats, along with OCR and AI writing assistance for enhanced productivity.

**Highlights:** Create, edit, and view documents, Compatible with Microsoft Office and PDF, Spreadsheet editing and charting, Presentation creation and editing, OCR text recognition from images, Convert documents to PDF, AI writing and presentation generation

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Office Premium Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Office Premium quarterly | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Office Premium quarterly | $11.99 | per 3 months |
| Office Premium Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Office Premium Yearly | $25.99 | per year |
| Office Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Office Premium Yearly | $30.99 | per year |
| Office Premium Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Master free?

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

### Is Document Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PDF Master or Document Editor?

PDF Master is rated higher. PDF Master averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Document Editor averages 4.4 from 297 ratings.

### Do PDF Master or Document Editor have ads?

Neither PDF Master nor Document Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Master or Document Editor?

PDF Master ships an update every 2 months, and Document Editor every 2 months. Most recently, PDF Master was updated on October 2, 2026 and Document Editor on October 15, 2026.

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