# PDF Reader & PDF Editor vs PDF Editor

The clearest difference is ads: PDF Editor at none against PDF Reader & PDF Editor's shown. PDF Editor also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (7.8K vs 777). PDF Reader & PDF Editor's advantage is review sentiment (51% vs 39%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Reader & PDF Editor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and PDF Editor sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for PDF Reader & PDF Editor against 4.7 for PDF Editor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Editor has 7.8K ratings behind it against 777, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of PDF Reader & PDF Editor's written reviews are positive against 39% of PDF Editor's.

PDF Reader & PDF Editor ships an update every 2 months, PDF Editor fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Reader & PDF Editor | PDF Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (777 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-and-pdf-editor/id1627156674/reviews) | [4.7 (7.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-read-scan-convert/id6443583054/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 777 | **7.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **51.2% of reviews** | 39.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#35** |
| Size | 113 MB | 217 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ABISHKKING LIMITED.](https://appshunter.io/developer/896501517) | [Rhophi Analytics LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647365609) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Reader & PDF Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-and-pdf-editor/id1627156674)

This app is a comprehensive tool for managing PDF documents. It allows users to quickly view, annotate, edit, and organize PDFs, as well as convert images to PDF. Advanced features like merging, splitting, and password protection are also available.

**Highlights:** Fast PDF viewing, PDF annotation and markup, Add e-signatures, Image to PDF conversion, Merge and split PDFs, File management and sorting, Password protection for files

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick PDF editing and responsiveness
- 👍 Image to PDF conversion is useful
- 👍 Handles large files seamlessly
- 👍 Option to sort and lock PDFs
- 👍 Merge, split, and manage files effortlessly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Aggressive premium push with popups
- 👎 Not intuitive outside of basic PDF editing
- 👎 Charges are costly compared to free apps
- 👎 Free trial is misleading, charged immediately
- 👎 Billing errors and unexpected charges

**Reported bugs**

- Popups for premium are hard to close
- Free trial is deceptive, charged immediately
- Merge/split functions stopped working after one use
- App crashes when opening documents
- App crashes after a minute of use

**Requested features**

- Add bookmark functionality
- Add dark mode
- Add ability to view file outlines
- Add ability to add bookmarks
- Add text selection for copying in edit mode


### PDF Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-read-scan-convert/id6443583054)

**Currently charting:** #35 Top Grossing · Business, #167 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

Edit, read, scan, and convert PDF documents with a comprehensive suite of tools. Annotate, draw, and sign your files with ease. This app offers offline functionality and supports collaboration.

**Highlights:** Edit and annotate PDF documents, Scan physical documents to PDF, Convert various file types to PDF, Convert PDF to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Sign documents electronically, Collaborate by sharing PDF files, Work offline

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weekly Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weekly Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weekly Plan | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Pro Weekly Plan | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $16.99 | per month |
| Black Friday Premium Sale | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 📚 Comprehensive PDF editing tools
- 🚀 Reliable performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🙄 Intrusive ads and feedback popups
- 📁 Limited functionality in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to save or export PDFs
- Editing tools not working as expected
- Subscription issues and billing problems

**Requested features**

- Add option to delete pages
- Improve save/export functionality
- Introduce a one-time purchase option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Reader & PDF Editor free?

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

### Is PDF Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PDF Reader & PDF Editor or PDF Editor?

PDF Reader & PDF Editor and PDF Editor are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 777 and 7.8K ratings respectively.

### Do PDF Reader & PDF Editor or PDF Editor have ads?

PDF Reader & PDF Editor shows ads; PDF Editor does not.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Reader & PDF Editor or PDF Editor?

PDF Reader & PDF Editor ships an update every 2 months, and PDF Editor fortnightly. Most recently, PDF Reader & PDF Editor was updated on September 25, 2026 and PDF Editor on September 24, 2026.

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