PDF Pro vs PDF Maker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PDF Pro
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.
- 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
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PDF Pro turns your iPhone into a scanner, a converter and a PDF editor — and keeps the work on your device. SCAN ANYTHING Point the camera at a page. PDF Pro finds the edges, straightens the paper, cleans it up and shoots when your hand settles. Multiple pages, one document, ready to send. CONVERT WITHOUT UPLOADING Photos, Word, Pages, PowerPoint, Keynote, Excel, Numbers, PNG, JPEG, HEIF and HEIC become PDFs on your phone. No upload, no waiting. EDIT THE DOCUMENT, NOT A COPY Add or delete pages, reorder them, rotate the whole file, fill in form fields, place your signature. Long documents open straight away and stay smooth while you scroll. PASSPORT PHOTOS, IN YOUR COUNTRY'S MEASUREMENTS Passport, ID card or driving licence: the app finds the face, measures the head and crops to the rules of the country you pick — 35 × 45 mm in Europe, square in the United States. It tells you what is wrong before you go and print, and lays out a 10 × 15 cm sheet with six copies. There is a tool that removes the background from a photo too. Both are included in the subscription. And if a photo is too heavy to send, you can make it smaller — many at once, and that one is free. FIND ANY DOCUMENT AGAIN Organize the archive with folders and tags, and search inside the text of your PDFs — not just their file names. Everything syncs across your devices through your own iCloud account. ASK YOUR DOCUMENT Get the short version of a long report, or the one answer you were looking for, without reading forty pages. A TOOLBOX, NOT A MENU Merge, split, compress with a preset that says what it costs, protect with a password, redact what should not be read, compare two versions, read a document aloud. ON IPAD AND ON MAC, TOO A layout made for the larger screen, and on the Mac a real window: sidebar, document list and page side by side, a File menu with keyboard shortcuts, and drag and drop. It is a Universal Purchase, so one subscription covers your iPhone, your iPad and your Mac. Plus a Home Screen widget and Shortcuts support, so scanning or converting can be one tap or one phrase to Siri. PRIVACY BY DEFAULT Scanning, conversion and editing happen on your device: your documents are not uploaded to do them. Two features do use a secure online service, and only when you ask for them — asking questions about a document, and the few conversions an iPhone cannot do on its own. Available in English, Dutch, French, German, Italian and Spanish. PDF PRO SUBSCRIPTION A subscription unlocks sharing, exporting and printing your documents, with no limit on how many. Weekly and yearly plans are available; the yearly plan starts with a free trial. There is also a 24-hour pass: a one-time purchase that does not renew. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically at the same price unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription or turn off auto-renewal in your account settings after purchase. Any unused part of a free trial is forfeited when a subscription is purchased. Terms of use: https://www.balzo.eu/terms-conditions Privacy policy: https://www.balzo.eu/privacy-policy
PDF Maker
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PDF Maker: Convert & Edit Transform your iPhone into a powerful portable document studio. PDF Maker is the ultimate all-in-one solution to convert, create, and manage your documents on the go. Whether it’s a spreadsheet for work or a photo from your gallery, turn any file into a professional PDF in seconds. Key Features : - Universal Conversion: Convert DOCX, PPTX, XLSX, TXT, and SVG files to high-quality PDF instantly. - Image to PDF: Turn your photos (JPG, PNG) into clean, shareable PDF documents. - Advanced PDF Toolkit: Merge: Combine multiple files into one organized document. - Split: Extract specific pages or break down large files. - Compress: Reduce file size for easier emailing without losing quality. - Text Integration: Create new PDF documents from scratch by typing or pasting text. - Smart Management: Preview, export, and share your files seamlessly to any app or cloud storage. Perfect For : - Students: Converting lecture slides (PPTX) and assignments into easy-to-read PDFs. - Professionals: Sending polished reports, invoices, and spreadsheets (XLSX) from the field. - Creatives: Exporting SVG designs or portfolio images into a single, compact file. Anyone who needs to sign, send, or store documents securely on their mobile device. Easy to Use : We believe powerful tools should be simple. With an intuitive, clutter-free interface, you can complete complex tasks in just three steps: Select, Convert, and Share. No desktop software or complicated menus required—just fast, reliable results every time. Subscription Information : Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. Automatic renewals will cost the same price you were originally charged for the subscription. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/privacypolicy-webapp/home Terms of Use: https://forms.gle/K2beYKtKYoNQo5zm9
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PDF Pro at every 6 days against PDF Maker's every 6 weeks. PDF Maker's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. PDF Pro sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and PDF Maker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PDF Pro ships an update every 6 days, PDF Maker every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PDF Pro | PDF Maker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Balzo srl | Sejal Patel |
In-app purchases
PDF Pro
- Settimanale con settimana di prova7 Days trial$1.997 Days
- Unlimited access$7.997 Days
- Unlimited access7 Days trial$7.991 Month
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- Unlimited access$8.991 Month
- Unlimited access$17.991 Year
- Unlimited Access7 Days trial$59.991 Year
- 24-Hour Pass$8.99
PDF Maker
- Weekly$4.997 Days
- Annually$49.991 Year









