Comparison

Documents Pro, Download & Edit vs PDF Document Editor & Reader

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

Head to head
About

Documents Pro, Download & Edit

This mobile office suite allows you to view and edit various file types, including documents, spreadsheets, and media. It integrates with cloud storage services and offers file transfer via WiFi or FTP. The app includes a spreadsheet editor, text editor, sound recorder, and photo manager.

Highlights
  • View and edit documents, spreadsheets, photos, and media
  • Cloud storage integration (Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud, OneDrive, Box)
  • File transfer via WiFi, FTP, and email
  • Integrated spreadsheet editor with formatting and formulas
  • Text editor and high-quality sound recorder
  • Photo album with resizing and slideshow features
  • File preview for various document types
Features
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• Free Pro Mobile Office and File Manager • • Trusted by Over 7 Million iOS Users • Built on top of the acclaimed documents iPhone suite. Documents PRO is the most comprehensive file manager and mini office suite for the iPhone. View and edit many types of files including documents, spreadsheets, photos, and media. Easily copy and share files using WiFi, dropbox, SkyDrive, and Google Docs. DOCUMENTS PRO FREE EDITION by SavySoda™ - Take your documents anywhere - Works with Dropbox™ Works with iCloud™ Works with Microsoft OneDrive™ Works with Google Drive™ Works with Box™ DOCUMENTS PRO DETAILS The ultimate All-In-One Mobile Office Suite for the iPhone. 8 Premium Apps in One. Most essential productivity & business apps in one easy to use, high quality package. Transfer documents to/from your iPhone via FTP or WiFi, Google, or Email. Edit & View many types of documents on the fly. A powerful, top value, must have app for any iPhone. INCLUDES - Latest iSpreadsheet (mobile spreadsheet app) - Integrated FTP Server and WiFi HD (mobile hard drive) - Text Editor (Easy to use text pad) - Google Sync (Upload & Download directly to Google) - Photo Album (Photo manager) - Direct Email (Email any documents to anyone) - Pixi Sound Recorder (High Quality Sound Recorder) - Integrated Preview (Preview any known document) GENERAL FEATURES - Full Portrait & Landscape Support - Smooth all black interface - Formatting & Formulas in Spreadsheet - Works online or offline - Folder Management WIFI HD - Transfer Files between iPhone, iPod, Mac, PC, or any network device with a Browser - Easy to use, no additional software necessary - Can be used as file server Google Docs Connection - Upload & Download directly to your google docs account Direct Email - Email files as attachments to anyone - Select email from contacts iSpreadsheet - Full CSV support - Formatting - Formulas - Selection Assist - Multi Touch Interface - Beautiful Smooth UI File Preview: - View any file, PDF Reader - Microsoft Word: .doc, .docx - Microsoft Excel: .xls, .xlsx - Microsoft PowerPoint: .ppt, .pptx - Images: .jpg, .jpeg, .tif, .gif, .svg - iWork: Pages, Number, Keynote - Adobe Acrobat: .pd - Web Pages: .htm, .html - Web Archive: .mht - Audio: .mp3, .wav Pixi Sound Recorder: - 44.1khz high quality recording - Scrolling - Playback Text Editor - Wide screen or normal view text editing Photo Album - Take photos - Resize, Zoom - Preview in Slide Show Direct Email - Email documents to anyone - Access to address book More Apps: http://www.savysoda.com Note on Auto-Renewing Subscription - Documents Pro contains optional in-app subscription to activate premium services - "1 Month, 3 Month and 1 Year Premium Subscription". Premium subscription adds support for more file types. The active work area is increased and all ads from the Application are removed. Biometric security features are unlocked by the premium subscription feature. The price of subscription in local currency is displayed in Extra Features page in app. 1 Month Subscription USD 99 cents. 3 Month Subscription USD 1.99. 12 Month Subscription USD 2.99. Subscriptions are auto-renewable and can be cancelled through User Account Settings. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. There is also a 7 day free trial for the membership; the free trial period is not transferrable and any remaining free time is cancelled if a paying subscription starts. EULA: www.documentsforios.com/eula.html Privacy Policy: www.documentsforios.com/privacypolicy.html

About

PDF Document Editor & Reader

Easily create, edit, and manage PDF documents. Transfer files via USB, Wi-Fi, or email, and integrate with cloud storage like Dropbox and Google Drive. Supports various file formats for seamless document handling.

Highlights
  • Create PDFs from maps, websites, and text files
  • Transfer documents via USB, Wi-Fi, and email
  • Integrate with Dropbox, Google Drive, and iCloud
  • Support for MS Office and iWork file formats
  • Open documents in other applications
Features
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The intuitive design makes it easy for anyone no matter the technical background to use this app. Here are few of the features that this app is jam-packed with: - Transfer PDF & other documents to USB, Wi-Fi, or E-mail - Use Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud or Wi-Fi to download or upload files and documents - Create PDF from maps, websites or any other kind of text file. - Supports various file formats such as MS Office & iWork’s files as well - Ability to open documents in other apps such as numbers or pages. Plus much more! Give this app a chance and test it, you won’t regret it!

Screenshots

Documents Pro, Download & Edit4 screens
PDF Document Editor & Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Documents Pro, Download & Edit at 83% against PDF Document Editor & Reader's 0%. Documents Pro, Download & Edit also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.4) and ratings volume (4.7K vs 17). PDF Document Editor & Reader's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. Documents Pro, Download & Edit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and PDF Document Editor & Reader sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Documents Pro, Download & Edit holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Documents Pro, Download & Edit has 4.7K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Documents Pro, Download & Edit's written reviews are positive against 0% of PDF Document Editor & Reader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Documents Pro, Download & Edit ships an update every 2 months, PDF Document Editor & Reader every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Documents Pro, Download & Edit versus PDF Document Editor & Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDocuments Pro, Download & EditPDF Document Editor & Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (4.7K ratings) — better1.4 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews82.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4.7K — better17
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB60 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSavy Soda Pty LtdCatrnja Dev

Customer experience

Documents Pro, Download & Edit

All ratings4,654 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral3.8%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews782 reviews
Positive82.9%
Neutral6.9%
Negative10.2%

PDF Document Editor & Reader

All ratings17 ratings
Positive11.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative88.2%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral1.3%
Negative98.8%

User reviews

Documents Pro, Download & Edit

From 4.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Intuitive interface
  • 🚀 Seamless file management
  • 👍 Versatile document handling
  • 🚀 Efficient spreadsheet capabilities

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
  • 🔒 Concerns over ads in paid version
  • 🐛 Formatting issues with some file types
  • 🐛 Syncing problems with cloud storage
  • 🐛 Unreliable document saving

PDF Document Editor & Reader

From 17 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🆓 Allows reading PDFs for free (with caveats)
  • 💻 Easy file transfer from computer

Room to improve

  • ❌ Overwhelmingly intrusive ads
  • ❌ Unusable due to constant pop-ups
  • ❌ Misleading advertising/functionality
  • ❌ Paid version offers no improvement
  • ❌ Cannot edit PDFs

Bugs and requests

Documents Pro, Download & Edit

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to open certain document types
  • Inconsistent behavior when editing files
  • Sync issues between devices
  • Crashes when trying to print or email documents

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Enhanced text editing tools
  • Better integration with cloud storage
  • Presentation or slideshow functionality
  • Improved file compatibility

PDF Document Editor & Reader

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Ads do not close
  • App crashes after editing
  • Paid version doesn't enable features
  • Cannot exit certain screens
  • Share/menu options don't work
Show 3 more
  • Cannot import PDFs
  • App shuts down after editing
  • Full version crashes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to edit PDFs
  • Less intrusive advertising
  • Improved functionality in free version
  • Working developer website/support

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Documents Pro, Download & Edit

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Subscription1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • Premium Subscription1 Month trial$1.993 Months
  • Premium Subscription$2.991 Year
2 purchases

PDF Document Editor & Reader

One-time2
  • Unlock the full version$9.99
  • Unlock the full version & remove ads.$9.99

Questions

Is Documents Pro, Download & Edit free?
Documents Pro, Download & Edit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Document Editor & Reader free?
PDF Document Editor & Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Documents Pro, Download & Edit or PDF Document Editor & Reader?
Documents Pro, Download & Edit is rated higher. Documents Pro, Download & Edit averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while PDF Document Editor & Reader averages 1.4 from 17 ratings.
Do Documents Pro, Download & Edit or PDF Document Editor & Reader have ads?
Documents Pro, Download & Edit shows ads; PDF Document Editor & Reader does not.
Which is updated more often, Documents Pro, Download & Edit or PDF Document Editor & Reader?
Documents Pro, Download & Edit ships an update every 2 months, and PDF Document Editor & Reader every 7 months. Most recently, Documents Pro, Download & Edit was updated on October 22, 2026 and PDF Document Editor & Reader on October 22, 2026.

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