Comparison

Form Extractor vs PDF Highlighter

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

Head to head
About

Form Extractor

Scan documents, extract specific data, and build a database. Export your compiled information into multiple formats, including CSV for spreadsheet viewing. This app works offline, prioritizing your data privacy.

Highlights
  • Scan images and extract data
  • Create custom data templates
  • Build a local database
  • Export data in multiple formats (CSV)
  • Offline functionality
  • Data privacy focused
Features
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Did you ever need to manually type a compilation of data into a spreadsheet? Form Extractor allows you to scan images, extract specific data, build a database and export in multiple formats, including CSV to be viewed as a spreadsheet on compatible office programs. -- Easy to use Just create a template, specify the location and name of each data field and you're ready to scan -- Build your database & export Each time you scan images, captured data is added to a local database that can be easily exported in multiple formats -- Works offline Form Extractor works offline, using your device's capabilities to scan, store and export data without the need of an internet server in respect to your data privacy. Form Extractor is now available for all iOS devices!

About

PDF Highlighter

Effortlessly highlight key information in PDF documents with custom colors and multiple search terms. This tool automates the highlighting process, saving time for professionals and students alike. Export or print your annotated PDFs with ease.

Highlights
  • Automatic highlighting of words and phrases
  • Multiple highlight colors
  • Supports multiple search terms
  • Regular expression support for advanced searches
  • Export and print highlighted documents
  • Direct sharing from other apps
Features
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Instantly add highlights to PDF documents - add multiple highlights with different colours for different words. No need to search and laboriously add highlights manually. Highlight individual words or the entire line - great for finding team members or individuals in long lists of names. Each search can match on multiple different words or phrases. Great for highlighting all the members of your sports team. Designed specifically for swimming team managers and coaches - instantly find your team on event start lists and heat sheets. Highlight each squad in a different colour, pick out individuals or highlight event names and numbers. Share start list PDFs directly into the app from results websites. Copy or save your highlighted document to a file, or send it to a printer. Also great for: • Sports team managers and coaches • Students, academics & researchers • Lawyers & legal professionals • Journalists & writers • Business professionals • Language learners • Medical & scientific professionals • Project managers & analysts Supports multiple search terms, and multiple highlights and shortcuts integration. Search terms support regular expressions for advanced use cases.

Screenshots

Form Extractor3 screens
PDF Highlighter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PDF Highlighter at 100% against Form Extractor's 0%. PDF Highlighter also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Form Extractor's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On ads 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

Form Extractor is free to download; PDF Highlighter costs $1.99 up front. Form Extractor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PDF Highlighter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Form Extractor ships an update weekly, PDF Highlighter every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Form Extractor versus PDF Highlighter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForm ExtractorPDF Highlighter
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating3.8 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.Taptix Ltd

Customer experience

Form Extractor

All ratings12 ratings
Positive58.3%
Neutral25.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

PDF Highlighter

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Form Extractor

One-time1
  • Form Extractor Premium$3.99
None

PDF Highlighter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Form Extractor free?
Form Extractor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Highlighter free?
PDF Highlighter costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Form Extractor or PDF Highlighter have ads?
Neither Form Extractor nor PDF Highlighter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Form Extractor or PDF Highlighter?
Form Extractor ships an update weekly, and PDF Highlighter every 5 weeks. Most recently, Form Extractor was updated on October 7, 2026 and PDF Highlighter on October 18, 2026.

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