# PDF Editor vs PDF Editor, Scanner

The clearest difference is monetization model: PDF Editor, Scanner at free with in-app purchases against PDF Editor's subscription. PDF Editor, Scanner also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5). PDF Editor's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 13 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Editor sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and PDF Editor, Scanner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PDF Editor, Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Editor has 39 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PDF Editor ships an update every 6 weeks, PDF Editor, Scanner every 13 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Editor | PDF Editor, Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-fill-editsign-pdf/id1672899598/reviews) | **[4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-scanner-pdfforge/id6475756032/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **39** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 48.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 93 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AHAD DURRANI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1666830783) | [Outthinking electronics pvt ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1249276794) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-fill-editsign-pdf/id1672899598)

Edit, annotate, and convert PDF files with advanced tools. This app allows for text and image modification, form creation and filling, and secure document management. It also includes OCR technology for scanned documents and AI assistance for smarter interactions.

**Highlights:** Edit existing PDF content, Modify text and images, Smart annotations, Scan and convert documents, OCR technology, E-signature support, Merge and split PDFs

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium AI Assistant | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium AI Assistant | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use for some
- 👍 Fulfills basic PDF needs
- 👍 Good for editing and signing
- 👍 Useful for converting files
- 👍 Handy for scanning documents

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Not intuitive or user-friendly
- 👎 Poorly designed
- 👎 Limited features on Mac
- 👎 Difficult to navigate
- 👎 Strips formatting from PDFs

**Reported bugs**

- PDF reader not working
- Cannot open PDF files
- Cannot edit PDF files
- App crashes constantly
- Unable to fill PDF forms by typing

**Requested features**

- Allow typing in PDF forms
- Improve Mac compatibility and usability
- Provide clear instructions or tutorials
- Offer better customer support
- Fix subscription charging issues


### PDF Editor, Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-scanner-pdfforge/id6475756032)

Create, edit, and manage PDF documents with a comprehensive suite of tools. Convert files, scan documents, fill forms, and secure your work with passwords and digital signatures. Optimize, share, and customize PDFs with ease.

**Highlights:** PDF creation from images and documents, Scan documents to PDF with camera, Edit text, images, and shapes, Fill forms and annotate PDFs, Merge and split PDF files, Password protection and digital signatures, Compress and customize PDFs

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| weekly subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| ProWeekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| premium weekly subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Editor free?

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

### Is PDF Editor, Scanner free?

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

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

PDF Editor, Scanner is rated higher. PDF Editor averages 4.5 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while PDF Editor, Scanner averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do PDF Editor or PDF Editor, Scanner have ads?

PDF Editor, Scanner shows ads; PDF Editor does not.

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

PDF Editor ships an update every 6 weeks, and PDF Editor, Scanner every 13 months. Most recently, PDF Editor was updated on October 24, 2026 and PDF Editor, Scanner on October 24, 2026.

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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.*