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

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Documents Pro, Download & Edit | PDF Document Editor & Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/documents-pro-download-and-edit/id314894105/reviews)** | [1.4 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-document-editor-and-reader/id1038815317/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.7K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **82.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Savy Soda Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/295726257) | [Catrnja Dev](https://appshunter.io/developer/569580933) |

## What reviewers say

### Documents Pro, Download & Edit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/documents-pro-download-and-edit/id314894105)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Subscription | $2.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


### PDF Document Editor & Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-document-editor-and-reader/id1038815317)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock the full version | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock the full version & remove ads. | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Ads do not close
- App crashes after editing
- Paid version doesn't enable features
- Cannot exit certain screens
- Share/menu options don't work

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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