PDF Reader vs PDF Editor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PDF Reader
Edit, convert, and manage PDF documents on your mobile device. This app allows you to directly edit text, scan documents, fill out forms, and secure your files with passwords and watermarks. It also supports OCR to extract text from scans and convert PDFs to various formats.
- Edit PDF text directly
- Convert PDF to Word, Excel, PPT, images
- OCR for text extraction from scans
- Fill and sign PDF forms
- Secure PDFs with passwords and watermarks
- Annotate PDFs with highlights and notes
- Merge and split PDF files
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KDAN PDF, formerly KDAN PDF Reader, is a mobile PDF editor and reader for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Edit text directly on your device. Then scan, organize, convert, sign, and share your PDFs in one simple and powerful app. Trusted by millions, KDAN PDF connects your workflow across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, making it easy to review, annotate, and finalize documents anywhere. Who Recommends Us? - Featured as “10 Essentials” in Utility on iTunes - Featured in “10 Best PDF Reader Apps For iPhone & iPad 2019” by FOSSBYTES - Featured as “Best Utility App” in App Store Rewind KEY FEATURES PDF EDITOR • Edit and correct any typos directly on PDFs • Merge multiple files into one PDF • Split a large PDF into several small PDFs • Rotate, delete, add, and rearrange pages • Extract pages or images from PDFs • Change PDF background color PDF CONVERTER • Online & Offline PDF converter • Convert PDF to Word, Excel, PPT & image conversions (docx, xlsx, pptx, jpg, png, gif & bmp). • Save webpages and images as PDFs OCR (Optical Character Recognition) • Recognize and extract text from scans • Export OCR results as text or searchable PDFs • Support 50+ languages SIGN, FORM FILLING, SHARE • Fill out & edit PDF forms • Sign on PDFs • Customize and manage signatures SHARE FILES • Get files from KDAN Cloud, iCloud Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, Evernote, FTP, or WebDAV client • Compress PDFs • Share flatten PDFs • Send faxes directly from within the app PDF SECURITY • Add passwords to lock PDFs • Remove passwords & restrictions from PDFs • Add & remove PDF watermarks • Validate certificates & signatures in PDF documents VIEW FILES • Supports all mainstream file formats, including Vitrium* PDF format (Like University of Phoenix Ebooks) • Text Reflow & Auto Flow • Present a PDF as a slideshow • View multiple PDFs as tabs • Dark mode supported (only for iOS13 & macOS Mojave and later) • Convert text to spoken audio (text-to-speech) ANNOTATE & REVIEW PDF • Annotate PDFs with highlights, underlines, strikeout text, shapes, sticky notes & text boxes • Add pre-designed stamps, including Approved, Sign Here, Confidential, and more • Add custom stamps with time and date information • Insert hyperlinks to external websites, target pages, and email address • Attach audio notes & insert images to PDFs • Turn handwriting into text with Scribble (Available for iPad) • Add handwritten notes to PDFs MANAGE ANNOTATIONS • Save annotations in XFDF format • Remove all annotations in one tap - Recommended by Techradar, Techworm & Softsonic UPGRADE OPTIONS DOCUMENT 365 • Try for $0.00 for 7 days • Access KDAN PDF on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and other platforms. • Annual plan: billed at USD 59.99/year after the 7-day free trial ends • Quarterly plan: billed at USD 19.99/quarter after 3-day free trial ends • Monthly plan: billed at USD 9.99/month after 3-day free trial ends Subscriptions will be charged to your Apple account upon purchase and will auto-renew 24 hours before the current period ends at the same price and duration. Cancellation during the active period is not allowed. Manage your trial and subscription in your Apple account. Terms of service: https://pdf-reader.kdandoc.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://pdf-reader.kdandoc.com/privacy-policy Got a question? Contact us at helpdesk@kdanmobile.com or check out https://support.kdanmobile.com
PDF Editor
This comprehensive tool allows you to view, edit, and create PDF documents. Easily scan paper documents, convert images to PDF, and digitally sign forms. Organize and protect your files with advanced features.
- Edit PDF text and images
- Convert PDF to Word
- Scan documents to PDF
- Digitally sign and fill forms
- Organize files in folders
- Compress PDF files
- Add annotations and highlights
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It doesn't get any simpler than this! All-in-one PDF tool, Maximizing PDF productivity, The most efficient choice for PDF users! You can generate beautiful PDF documents in seconds with Photos to PDF Converter. Forget about overly complicated apps with meaningless features. You will be at the apex of productivity with this app. VIEW & READ PDFs and other documents in seconds • Quickly open and read PDF and scroll through pages • Easy and smooth zoom • Search: find what you want faster • Bookmark PDF pages for future reference • Check and modify document info 1. PDF Editor: Edit PDF text and images easily on the phone 2. PDF Converter: Magically convert PDF to editable Word files 3. PDF Scanner: Scan paper documents to PDF clearly & quickly 4. PDF Signature App: Sign and fill PDF documents, e-signature is legal & secure 5. Read PDF more easily, Black Mode & Reading Mode for your choice 6. Sync with Cloud documents, all PDF files in one place 7. Add annotations, Merge PDF, Compress PDF, etc PDF Maker apps meets all your PDF needs FOLDERS: Organize your PDF files in folders and navigate through your content faster than ever. EDIT, SIGN, AND FILL PDF - Real text-editable PDF editor, more than annotating PDF, edit PDF text like Word - Add, delete or rotate PDF images freely - E-sign your PDF smoothly, safest & most secure e-signature - Sign documents anywhere from any device - Fill in a PDF file directly on the phone CONVERT JPG, IMG, AND PHOTO TO PDF FILES - JPG to PDF, photo to PDF - Save the Screenshot as a PDF SCAN AND STORE YOUR DOCUMENTS - Scan paper contracts, e-sign, and email PDF contracts with one click - Scan printed text or handwritten meeting notes to edit and share later - Scan business cards and save them to your contact list - Scan all your notes, receipts, and documents, store them in the phone PDF ANNOTATOR • Add notes with different colors and icons • Highlight text using different colors • Draw directly on your PDF files SIGN & FILL PDF FORMS • Sign a document by hand • Fill out, save, and send PDF forms PROTECT PDF DOCUMENT'S SECURITY - Protect PDF documents by adding passwords - Add watermark to PDF documents - Safest electronic signature MORE HIGHLIGHT FEATURES: - Annotate, highlight, and comment on PDF - Merge multiple PDF documents into one PDF - Organize PDF pages freely - Compress PDF files to reduce the file size - Extract text from PDF and images All documents are stored locally on your device, they are not available to us, nor third parties. You can easily share documents using the export option. Privacy Policy: https://stephan-cullmann.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/privacy-policy/index.html For any questions or requests, please use our customer support form at: https://twitter.com/StephanCullmann
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: PDF Reader at none against PDF Editor's shown. PDF Reader also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (3.5K vs 8). 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
Both are free to download. PDF Reader sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and PDF Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PDF Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Reader has 3.5K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | PDF Reader | PDF Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (3.5K ratings) — better | 4.1 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3.5K — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 190 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kdan Mobile Software LTD | Stephan Cullmann |
Customer experience
PDF Reader
PDF Editor
Bugs and requests
PDF Reader
Reported bugs
3 issues- Unable to open or access saved files
- Syncing and backup issues
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
Requested features
4 requests- Improved file management and organization
- Better integration with cloud storage services
- More customization options
- Enhanced accessibility features
PDF Editor
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PDF Reader
- KDAN Cloud$2.991 Month
- Deluxe Business Pack$5.991 Month
- Creativity 3653 Days trial$9.991 Month
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- Document 365 (Month)3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Deluxe PDF Pack for iPhone$12.993 Months
- Creativity 365 - 3 Months3 Days trial$19.993 Months
- Document 365 (Quarter)3 Days trial$19.993 Months
- Deluxe PDF Pack for iPhone$39.991 Year
- Document 3657 Days trial$59.991 Year
- Upgrade to Premium$2.99
PDF Editor
- Monthly Purchase$0.991 Month
- Remove Ads For Life Time$4.99
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