# TextEditor vs PDF Expert

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TextEditor at none against PDF Expert's 12. TextEditor also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 46%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). PDF Expert's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 10 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Expert sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. TextEditor asks for nothing beyond the download.

PDF Expert holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Expert has 216K ratings behind it against 2.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of TextEditor's written reviews are positive against 46% of PDF Expert's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TextEditor ships an update every 10 months, PDF Expert fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TextEditor | PDF Expert |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texteditor-rich-text-editor/id296222961/reviews) | **[4.7 (216K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-expert-editor-and-reader/id743974925/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.9K | **216K** |
| Positive reviews | **78.4% of reviews** | 46.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#73** |
| Size | 42 MB | 307 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Savy Soda Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/295726257) | [Readdle Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/285035419) |

## What reviewers say

### TextEditor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texteditor-rich-text-editor/id296222961)

This app provides a straightforward rich text editor for creating and editing documents on the go. It supports various file formats and offers seamless synchronization with Google Docs. Users can easily manage their saved files and enjoy a clean interface.

**Highlights:** Rich text editing, Google Docs synchronization, Portrait/Landscape mode, Multiple file format support, Save and browse files, Clean user interface

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 💡 Useful for basic text editing
- 👍 Allows formatting like bold, italic, and underline
- 🚀 Lightweight and fast

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and data loss
- 🔍 Difficult to find and manage saved files
- 🔍 Limited file format support
- 🔍 Lack of advanced features like search and spell check
- 💸 Aggressive monetization with ads and in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to access cloud storage services
- Saved files sometimes disappear or become inaccessible
- Formatting issues when copying and pasting text

**Requested features**

- Improved file management and organization
- Support for more file formats like .docx and .pdf
- Addition of search, spell check, and other advanced editing tools
- Option to disable ads or pay a one-time fee for ad-free usage


### PDF Expert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-expert-editor-and-reader/id743974925)

**Currently charting:** #73 Top Grossing · Productivity, #203 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

This app allows you to edit, annotate, fill out forms, and convert PDF documents. It offers AI-powered summarization and analysis, along with tools to merge, sign, and protect your files. Work seamlessly across Apple devices with a user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Edit PDF text and images, Annotate and highlight PDFs, Fill out PDF forms, Convert files to and from PDF, AI-powered summarization and analysis, Merge and combine PDF files, Sign documents with e-signatures

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF Expert Premium Trial | $9.99 | per month |
| PDF Expert Premium No Trial | $9.99 | per month |
| PDF Expert for Education | $39.99 | per year |
| PDF Expert Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| PDF Expert Premium New | $49.99 | per year |
| PDF Expert Premium Existing | $49.99 | per year |
| PDF Expert – Premium Editing | $49.99 | per year |
| PDF Expert Mac & iOS Pro | $79.99 | per year |
| PDF Expert Mac & iOS | $79.99 | per year |
| PDF Expert Basic | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 💡 Powerful annotation and editing tools
- 🔒 Seamless cloud integration
- 📚 Excellent for reading and organizing PDFs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔒 Subscription model for advanced features
- 🔒 Inconsistent pricing and feature changes
- 🔍 Cluttered and confusing UI in latest update
- 🔍 Reduced customization options for annotations

**Reported bugs**

- Corrupted PDFs after editing
- Sync issues with cloud storage providers
- Unexpected loss of annotations and edits
- Unreliable performance on older iPad models

**Requested features**

- Improved palm rejection for Apple Pencil
- Customizable toolbar and annotation presets
- Better integration with other productivity apps
- More flexible file management and organization
- Ability to create fillable PDF forms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TextEditor free?

TextEditor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PDF Expert free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TextEditor or PDF Expert?

PDF Expert is rated higher. TextEditor averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while PDF Expert averages 4.7 from 216K ratings.

### Do TextEditor or PDF Expert have ads?

TextEditor shows ads; PDF Expert does not.

### Which is updated more often, TextEditor or PDF Expert?

TextEditor ships an update every 10 months, and PDF Expert fortnightly. Most recently, TextEditor was updated on September 22, 2026 and PDF Expert on September 25, 2026.

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