# PDF Editor vs PDF Master

The clearest difference is monetization model: PDF Editor at free with in-app purchases against PDF Master's subscription. PDF Master's advantage is ratings volume (200 vs 8) and rating (4.3 vs 4.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and PDF Master sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PDF Master holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Master has 200 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Editor | PDF Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-reader-pdf-maker/id1644080955/reviews) | **[4.3 (200 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-master-editor-reader/id6471487318/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **200** |
| Positive reviews | — | 9.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 46 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stephan Cullmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590979183) | [CheeseJoy Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727983156) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-reader-pdf-maker/id1644080955)

This comprehensive tool allows you to view, edit, and create PDF documents. Easily scan paper documents, convert images to PDF, and digitally sign forms. Organize and protect your files with advanced features.

**Highlights:** Edit PDF text and images, Convert PDF to Word, Scan documents to PDF, Digitally sign and fill forms, Organize files in folders, Compress PDF files, Add annotations and highlights

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Purchase | $0.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads For Life Time | $4.99 | one-time |


### PDF Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-master-editor-reader/id6471487318)

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for managing PDF documents on iOS. It allows users to scan physical documents and gallery images into PDFs, create new PDFs from scratch, view existing files, merge multiple PDFs, and extract text using OCR technology.

**Highlights:** Scan photos to PDF, Convert gallery images to PDF, Create new PDF files, View and read PDF documents, Merge multiple PDF files, OCR text recognition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF Master | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Master PRO 1 Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Master PRO 1 Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Master PRO 1 Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Master PRO 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Master PRO 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| PDF Master PRO 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| PDF Master PRO 1 Year | $34.99 | per year |
| PDF Master PRO 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| PDF Master Pro | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Editor free?

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

### Is PDF Master free?

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

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

PDF Master is rated higher. PDF Editor averages 4.1 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while PDF Master averages 4.3 from 200 ratings.

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

Both PDF Editor and PDF Master show ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*