# PDF Pro vs Word Editor

The clearest difference is rating: PDF Pro at 5.0 against Word Editor's 4.4. PDF Pro also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 82%). Word Editor's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Pro sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Word Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PDF Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of PDF Pro's written reviews are positive against 82% of Word Editor's.

PDF Pro ships an update every 6 days, Word Editor every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Pro | Word Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-pro-scanner-and-editor/id1659625843/reviews)** | [4.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-editor-docsoffice-and-pdf/id6760694732/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 81.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 21 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Balzo srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/507881558) | [Techgear Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/524933495) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-pro-scanner-and-editor/id1659625843)

This app allows you to scan documents, convert images and files to PDF, and edit existing PDFs. It features AI-powered interpretation for summarizing and extracting information, plus an AI chat for interacting with your documents. Files are processed locally for enhanced privacy.

**Highlights:** AI-powered PDF interpretation, AI chat for document interaction, Scan documents to PDF, Convert images and files to PDF, Edit PDF files, Password protection for PDFs, Local file processing for privacy

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Settimanale con settimana di prova | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $7.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $8.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $17.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $59.99 | per year |
| 24-Hour Pass | $8.99 | one-time |


### Word Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-editor-docsoffice-and-pdf/id6760694732)

This app offers a comprehensive suite for creating, editing, and managing documents, PDFs, spreadsheets, and presentations. It allows for seamless conversion between formats, digital signing, and form filling, all within a single, intuitive interface. Designed for efficiency, it supports professionals, students, and businesses with various templates and smart editing tools.

**Highlights:** Create and edit DOCX documents, All-in-one PDF editor and converter, Fill and sign PDF documents, Spreadsheet editor with formulas, Presentation maker with templates, Smart editing tools like find/replace, Convert between DOCX and PDF

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Word Editor: Docs,Office & PDF PRO | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Word Editor: Docx & PDF File PRO | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Pro free?

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

### Is Word Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PDF Pro or Word Editor?

PDF Pro is rated higher. PDF Pro averages 5.0 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Word Editor averages 4.4 from 13 ratings.

### Do PDF Pro or Word Editor have ads?

Neither PDF Pro nor Word Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Pro or Word Editor?

PDF Pro ships an update every 6 days, and Word Editor every 9 days. Most recently, PDF Pro was updated on November 3, 2026 and Word Editor on November 5, 2026.

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