Comparison

PDF Editor vs FreePDF

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PDF Editor

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
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Looking for an easy-to-use yet powerful true PDF editor that lets you modify existing PDF text, edit images, make deep-level content adjustments, use smart annotations, scan documents quickly, and convert files — all in one place? Our app also supports powerful conversions like Photo to PDF, PDF to Word, PDF to Images, JPEG to PDF, and more — covering almost all file formats with built-in OCR technology. Available for your iPhone, iPad, and MacBook — all under a single subscription. Look no further than our PDF Editor, Document Scanner & Converter app! With our app, you can easily create, edit, and manage PDF documents right from your iPhone, iPad or Macbook, iMac. Whether you need to annotate a document, add a signature, or merge multiple PDFs into one file, our app has you covered. Here are some of the key features of our PDF Editor, Documents Scanner & Converter app! (All in One PDF Editor) ********** Highlighted Features: ********** + Existing PDF Content Editing. + Modify Text, Change Fonts & Images. + Smart Annotations (Highlight, Comment, Draw & Markup) + PDF Lock & Unlock. + AI Integration. + Dropbox Integration. + Excel to PDF & PPTX to PDF. + Scan PDF. + Create New PDF. + Create or Design Any Form. + Share or Print Any Form. + Form Fill Out. + Edit PDF. + Split PDF. + Merge PDF. + Reorder PDF. + Print or Share PDF. + Remove Page From PDF. + E- Sign. + Add Text Box. + Add Image. + OCR (Image to Text). + Secure PDF. + Convert Photo to PDF. (R:Reverse) + Convert PDF to Word.(R) + Convert Text to PDF.(R) + File Converter (Pro Supported). + Single Subscription use in your iPhone, iPad, iMac, Mac book - All Apple Devices Easy document creation: Create new PDF documents with a few taps, or import existing documents from your device or cloud storage services. Advanced editing tools: Edit text, images, and other content within your PDFs, and add annotations, comments, and highlights. AI Assistant — Smarter PDF Interactions: Interact with the AI Assistant using simple text prompts to get instant, intelligent responses OCR Technology: OCR features enable users to convert scanned documents into editable and searchable text. With advanced OCR technology, the app recognizes text in scanned documents and converts it into editable text. The app supports multiple languages, making it a versatile tool for users around the world. Signature support: Sign PDF documents directly within the app, or import and save your signature for later use. Merge and split PDFs: Easily combine multiple PDFs into a single document, or split one PDF into multiple files. File management: Organize and manage your PDFs with ease, including renaming, moving, and deleting files. Cloud integration: Sync your PDFs with a popular cloud storage service like iCloud to access your documents from anywhere. Our PDF Document Editor & Maker app is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly, with a clean and modern interface that makes it easy to get started. Download it today and start creating and editing PDF documents like a pro! SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Monthly price : $4.99 Yearly price : $29.99 Consider PDF Editor, Documents Scanner & Converter app! (All in one PDF Editor) pro and enjoy full access to all features and content. If you choose a All in One PDF Editor subscription, payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription will automatically renew unless turned off in your iTunes Account Settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. From iTunes Account settings you can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Your iTunes Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. Privacy Policy: https://www.lazyvariable.com/pdf-editor-privacy-policy/ Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ https://www.lazyvariable.com/pdf-editor-terms-of-use/ Support: Please contact us by email at "contact.pdfdocumenteditor@gmail.com".

About

FreePDF

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for managing, scanning, converting, filling, and signing PDF documents. It includes features like scanning to editable PDFs, annotation, form filling, document security, and an AI assistant. It's designed for professionals, students, and anyone needing a versatile PDF solution.

Highlights
  • Scan to editable PDFs
  • PDF annotation and editing
  • Advanced signature and form filling
  • Versatile file conversion
  • Document security with passcodes
  • AI Assistant and Writing Helper
Features
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FreePDF is the perfect app for professionals, business people, students, and anyone in need of a robust, secure, and versatile PDF tool. With its comprehensive feature set and user-friendly interface, FreePDF is your go-to app for all things PDF on iOS, iPadOS and macOS. This powerful app offers a wide range of features to manage, scan, convert, fill, sign and edit PDFs directly on your device, ensuring your files remain secure and private. Now we have added an innovative AI Assistant and Writing Helper as well! Key Features: + Scan into editable PDFs: · Scan physical documents, objects, and photos using your iOS device's camera. · Edit and annotate scanned files with a full suite of editing tools. + Intuitive PDF Annotation and Editing: · Annotate, fill, sign, and highlight PDFs with ease. · Add rich text including images, tables, lists, etc. to your PDF pages. · Fully compatible with Apple Pencil for precision and natural experience. Features include tilt and pressure sensitivity, palm rejection, and more. + Advanced Signature and Form Filling: · Sign documents with personalized or predefined signatures. · Fill in PDFs using a stylus, pencil, or finger with ease. + Write and Draw Over new blank PDFs: · Highlight, mark up, and annotate directly on your own PDFs. · Includes drawing and writing features. + Versatile File Conversion: · Convert images (PNG, TIFF, JPG, SVG, HEIF, GIF) to PDF. · Transform documents (TXT, RTF, WORD, HTML, PPT, XLS, PAGES, NUMBERS, KEY) into PDFs. · Easily convert files from Microsoft Office and Apple iWork suites to PDF. + Document Security: · Safeguard your PDFs with secure passcodes. · Keep sensitive information confidential and protected. + Anywhere Access and Sharing: · Share and send PDFs from anywhere, anytime. · Integrated sharing options include iCloud, Gmail, Mail, Google Drive, Dropbox, One Drive, Box, iMessage, and Print. + Efficient Document Management: · Organize and manage PDF files effortlessly. · User-friendly interface for handling both small and large collections. · Search and find easily your files. Get FreePDF for FREE now! Privacy Policy http://www.noteswriter.com/Kairoos_Privacy_Policy.html EULA https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ This app requires users to have a subscription to unlock all the features after a 3-day risk-free trial.

Screenshots

PDF Editor3 screens
FreePDF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PDF Editor at 4.4 against FreePDF's 1.8. PDF Editor also leads on review sentiment (48% vs 11%) and ratings volume (38 vs 5). FreePDF's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PDF Editor sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and FreePDF sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PDF Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Editor has 38 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of PDF Editor's written reviews are positive against 11% of FreePDF's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Editor ships an update every 6 weeks, FreePDF weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
PDF Editor versus FreePDF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF EditorFreePDF
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (38 ratings) — better1.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews48.4% of reviews — better11.1% of reviews
Number of ratings38 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB417 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAHAD DURRANIKairoos Solutions SL

Customer experience

PDF Editor

All ratings38 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive48.4%
Neutral3.1%
Negative48.4%

FreePDF

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative88.9%

Bugs and requests

PDF Editor

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • PDF reader not working
  • Cannot open PDF files
  • Cannot edit PDF files
  • App crashes constantly
  • Unable to fill PDF forms by typing
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  • Subscription continues after cancellation
  • Formatting is lost when editing PDFs
  • App does not open when clicked from browser

Requested features

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

FreePDF

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

PDF Editor

Subscriptions6
  • Premium$4.991 Month
  • Premium AI Assistant$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Offer3 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • Premium1 Year trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium$29.991 Year
  • Premium AI Assistant$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$89.99
2 purchases

FreePDF

Subscriptions1
  • FreePDF Unlock All Features3 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • FreePDF Lifetime Pro Unlock$3.99

Questions

Is PDF Editor free?
PDF Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FreePDF free?
FreePDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PDF Editor or FreePDF?
PDF Editor is rated higher. PDF Editor averages 4.4 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while FreePDF averages 1.8 from 5 ratings.
Do PDF Editor or FreePDF have ads?
Neither PDF Editor nor FreePDF shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PDF Editor or FreePDF?
PDF Editor ships an update every 6 weeks, and FreePDF weekly. Most recently, PDF Editor was updated on October 19, 2026 and FreePDF on October 17, 2026.

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