# PDF Compressor vs PDF Editor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PDF Compressor at 56% against PDF Editor's 0%. PDF Compressor also leads on ratings volume (57 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). PDF Editor's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Compressor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and PDF Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PDF Editor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Compressor has 57 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of PDF Compressor's written reviews are positive against 0% of PDF Editor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Compressor | PDF Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-compressor-size-reduce/id1643148563/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-merge-and-split/id6448696144/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **57** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **55.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hardik Dhameliya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611140120) | [Moon Technolabs Pvt Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/558496197) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Compressor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-compressor-size-reduce/id1643148563)

Easily reduce the size of your PDF files with this utility app. It offers a range of tools to compress, edit, and convert PDFs, saving you disk space and improving upload/download speeds. Features include OCR, merging, page removal, and security options.

**Highlights:** Compress PDF files, OCR and Text Recognition, Merge and split PDFs, Remove/add pages, Lock and unlock PDFs, Convert PDF to text/images, Add watermarks and signatures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Subscription Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


### PDF Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-merge-and-split/id6448696144)

Easily merge multiple PDF files into one or split large PDFs into smaller ones. This app also allows for page deletion, unlocking, watermarking, and image-to-PDF conversion. It helps manage and customize your documents efficiently.

**Highlights:** Merge multiple PDFs, Split PDFs into single pages, Delete unwanted pages, Unlock password-protected PDFs, Add watermarks, Compress PDF size, Convert images to PDF, Convert PDF to text

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Merge and Split | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Compressor free?

PDF Compressor 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 Compressor or PDF Editor?

PDF Editor is rated higher. PDF Compressor averages 4.3 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while PDF Editor averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do PDF Compressor or PDF Editor have ads?

PDF Compressor shows ads; PDF Editor does not.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Compressor or PDF Editor?

PDF Compressor ships an update monthly, and PDF Editor monthly. Most recently, PDF Compressor was updated on September 29, 2026 and PDF Editor on September 21, 2026.

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