# Documents (Office Docs) vs pdfFiller

Documents (Office Docs) and pdfFiller both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Documents (Office Docs)'s written reviews are positive against 20% of pdfFiller's. Documents (Office Docs) also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ratings volume (43K vs 8.5K). pdfFiller's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. pdfFiller sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Documents (Office Docs) asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Documents (Office Docs) against 4.4 for pdfFiller. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Documents (Office Docs) has 43K ratings behind it against 8.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Documents (Office Docs)'s written reviews are positive against 20% of pdfFiller's.

Documents (Office Docs) ships an update every 2 months, pdfFiller fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Documents (Office Docs) | pdfFiller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/documents-office-docs/id306273816/reviews)** | [4.4 (8.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdffiller-edit-pdf-documents/id571613512/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **43K** | 8.5K |
| Positive reviews | **80.8% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#55** |
| Size | 45 MB | 178 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Savy Soda Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/295726257) | [airSlate, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/565493707) |

## What reviewers say

### Documents (Office Docs)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/documents-office-docs/id306273816)

This mobile office suite allows users to edit and manage spreadsheet and rich text files on their iPhone and iPad. It offers online and offline functionality, synchronization with cloud storage services, and compatibility with major office suites.

**Highlights:** Edit spreadsheet and rich text files, Online and offline functionality, Synchronize with Google Drive, Dropbox, Box, SkyDrive, File browser for iPhone files, Support for .txt and .csv files, Basic word processing and spreadsheet features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient document organization
- 📁 Versatile file management
- 💡 Helpful for work and school
- 🔒 Secure document storage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔍 Limited search functionality
- 🖌️ Inconsistent font/formatting issues
- 💸 Ads and in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to open certain file types
- Syncing issues with external storage
- Inconsistent behavior when closing documents

**Requested features**

- Add undo/redo functionality
- Improve document editing capabilities
- Integrate with more cloud storage services
- Enhance text formatting and highlighting options


### pdfFiller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdffiller-edit-pdf-documents/id571613512)

**Currently charting:** #55 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

This app transforms your device into a mobile office for managing PDF documents. Edit, eSign, and fill out forms, then share or export them. It offers secure storage and access to millions of templates, with offline capabilities.

**Highlights:** Edit PDF documents, Esign and fill out forms, Share and collaborate on documents, Securely store unlimited documents, Access millions of fillable templates, Work offline

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF editor • Basic Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| PDF editor • Basic Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| PDF editor • Plus Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| PDF editor • Plus Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| PDF editor • Premium Monthly | $39.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $39.99 | per month |
| PDF editor • Basic Annual | $95.99 | per year |
| PDF editor • Basic Annual | $95.99 | per year |
| PDF editor • Plus Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| PDF editor • Premium Annual | $179.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Makes virtual work easy
- 💡 Great customer service/support
- 👍 Simple and organized
- 👍 Helpful for PDF management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and security
- 🤥 Misleading/deceptive advertising
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Text/annotations not saving correctly
- Freezing/crashing issues
- Incompatibility with certain devices
- Login/account issues

**Requested features**

- Undo/redo functionality
- Ability to control opacity of annotations
- Better file management options
- Improved mobile experience
- Clearer pricing and subscription details


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Documents (Office Docs) free?

Documents (Office Docs) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is pdfFiller free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Documents (Office Docs) or pdfFiller?

Documents (Office Docs) is rated higher. Documents (Office Docs) averages 4.5 out of 5 from 43K ratings, while pdfFiller averages 4.4 from 8.5K ratings.

### Do Documents (Office Docs) or pdfFiller have ads?

Documents (Office Docs) shows ads; pdfFiller does not.

### Which is updated more often, Documents (Office Docs) or pdfFiller?

Documents (Office Docs) ships an update every 2 months, and pdfFiller fortnightly. Most recently, Documents (Office Docs) was updated on September 26, 2026 and pdfFiller on September 25, 2026.

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