Comparison

Save2PDF vs Pantry Manager

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

Head to head
About

Save2PDF

Easily create professional PDFs directly on your iPad from various file formats like Word, Excel, Photos, and web pages. Merge multiple documents or select specific pages to build custom PDFs. Seamlessly integrate with other apps for quick conversion.

Highlights
  • Convert Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photos, Web Pages, and more to PDF
  • Merge multiple files into a single PDF
  • Select specific pages from files for new PDFs
  • Import files from other apps via 'Open in...'
  • Email and print PDFs directly from the app
  • Supports iCloud integration
Features
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Create professional, great looking PDFs simply and easily right on your iPad without having to go near a computer! Save2PDF will convert most file formats into a PDF including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Pages, Numbers, Keynote, Photos, Web Pages, Contacts and many more formats. What the Press Say: Macworld: "Save2PDF is a superb app that provides a fairly unique function" iAppSin: "Save2PDF is a practical app dedicated to converting and merging PDF files" iPad.net: "It is definitely a must-have app for professionals who use their iPad for business purposes" TouchMyApps: "There’s currently nothing like it at the App Store and iDevice users who’ve always wanted to create their own PDF files should definitely check it out." Save2PDF also enables easy merging of several documents into a single PDF, even if the files are completely different formats (i.e. create a single PDF by combining a document with a spreadsheet, or a Pages document with a Word file). It is also just as easy to merge multiple PDFs into a single PDF file. One of the other powerful features of Save2PDF is the ability to select a few pages from a file (i.e. a document or PDF) and a few from one or multiple other files - creating a new PDF containing only the pages required from those files. The PDF creation, arrangement and preview screen is intuitive and easy to use. Rearranging document order, selecting page ranges and adding further documents is all contained within one single area; there is no complicated file structure or hierarchy to learn! Save2PDF can easily be used in conjunction with other apps like Pages, Numbers or Keynote, simply use Open in.....Save2PDF to transfer any file from another app and convert it into a PDF - all done in only 2 steps! Providing the other app supports Open in... file sharing, transferring documents into Save2PDF is easy. FULL PDF CONVERTER • Convert common file formats into a PDF right on your iPad without using a computer • View/Convert/Merge Microsoft Office files, iWork files, Photos, PDFs, Contacts, Web Pages, Email attachments as well as many more file formats • Create a single PDF from multiple files even if they are a different format (i.e. merge a Word file with a Pages document etc) • Email and print finished PDF directly from within Save2PDF MERGE or APPEND PDF FILES • Merge multiple PDF files together • Add a page to an existing PDF file (i.e. a cover letter or fax cover) • Quickly and easily add further appendices to an existing PDF document CREATE PDFs FROM OTHER APPS • Import files from other apps using the Open in... file sharing to transfer into Save2PDF & convert into a PDF • Works with any app that has the Open in file Sharing built in (i.e. Mail attachments, Pages, Numbers or Keynote & many more) • Transfer documents and files from a computer into Save2PDF either via iTunes or by mounting the iPad as a disk or using the free file transfer software, WePrint FULL CLOUD SERVICES SUPPORT • Fully integrated with iCloud, CloudMe, Dropbox, GoogleDocs, Box.net, WebDAV • Convert documents & files in the cloud to PDF without downloading them first • Move or Print documents on your iPad from your Cloud account FULLY FUNCTIONAL PRINTING • Print to ALL printers (Network/WiFi/USB/Bluetooth) via your Mac or PC or direct to most WiFi printers without additional software. Also print to Apple AirPrint printers • Print from Pages, Numbers or Keynote extremely quickly & easily without the need for an AirPrint printer using Open in • USB & Bluetooth printers can be used with free print server software (Windows & Mac) • Print remotely via 3G/4G/EDGE WEB PAGE PRINTING • Browse and print web pages to ALL printers • Convert web pages to PDF documents for sharing • Store passwords and clear history/cache • Multiple tabs for splitting up browsing QUICK HELP - if you need it

About

Pantry Manager

Manage household items, reduce food waste with expiration reminders, and create smart shopping lists. Sync across devices and share with family. Features barcode scanning and Apple Watch support.

Highlights
  • Expiration date reminders
  • Smart shopping list
  • Barcode scanning
  • Cloud syncing
  • Apple Watch support
  • Custom categories and locations
Features
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Manages all of your household items with Pantry Manager! 
Lower food waste with expiration date reminders and a shopping list that matches actual items you own or will buy. Now with Apple Watch support! Never again will you wonder if you have that ingredient when you’re at the store. Open up pantry manager and see if your milk will go bad soon or if you need more AA Batteries. You can even scan a barcode to quickly add items.* --- Create a free Pantry Manager account and sync all of your items in the cloud. Using one account, everyone in your household can add, modify, and delete objects in your database. Need your spouse to pick up a few things on the way home from work? Add those items to your shopping list and have him or her sync the app when they leave. --- With pantry manager you get: • An easy to use interface with great sorting options • Notifications when your food expires • See which items have coupons • The ability to email your shopping list or entire pantry to anyone • A shopping list that relates to real items you have or will purchase • Barcode scanning to quickly add items* • Free Pantry Manager account for cloud syncing • Locally saved photos of your items • In-app purchase for syncing photos** • Icons to quickly see expired and soon to be expired items • App badges to see how many expired items you have • iPad and iPhone version for one low price • Custom categories for your items • Custom stores so you know where you need to shop • Custom locations so you know where your items are • Tags so you can filter your items however you like • Easy to use editing options to increase productivity • Multi-item editing has support for changing categories, stores and locations and more • Add a note to any item for complete control • Export your pantry to CSV format • Access your exported CSV documents and images through iTunes • Custom sort allows you to reorder the list any way you like • Apple Watch support * UPC scanning requires the use of an auto-focus camera. Some devices will not be able to scan UPCs. The current list of known devices is the iPhone 3Gs and newer and the iPad2 and newer. Not every item will be found but users can help add new items. ** Syncing photos require an in-app purchase because it requires significantly more bandwidth and server size. Price and features subject to change. Thank You! MJ Lyco LLC

Screenshots

Pantry Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Save2PDF at 4.2 against Pantry Manager's 3.6. Save2PDF also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (68% vs 51%). Pantry Manager's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and device support (4 vs 1). On ratings volume and ads 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

Save2PDF costs $4.99 and Pantry Manager $3.99 up front. Pantry Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Save2PDF asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Save2PDF holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 64 and 80 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Save2PDF's written reviews are positive against 51% of Pantry Manager's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Save2PDF ships an update every 4 months, Pantry Manager every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Save2PDF versus Pantry Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSave2PDFPantry Manager
Price$4.99$3.99 — better
Rating4.2 (64 ratings) — better3.6 (80 ratings)
Positive reviews67.7% of reviews — better51.5% of reviews
Number of ratings6480 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB7 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperEuroSmartz LtdMJ Lyco LLC

Customer experience

Save2PDF

All ratings64 ratings
Positive81.3%
Neutral4.7%
Negative14.1%
Written reviews502 reviews
Positive67.7%
Neutral5.4%
Negative26.9%

Pantry Manager

All ratings80 ratings
Positive65.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative28.7%
Written reviews101 reviews
Positive51.5%
Neutral13.9%
Negative34.7%

User reviews

Save2PDF

From 64 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Efficient PDF conversion
  • 👍 Customizable PDF settings
  • 💡 Useful for work and personal use
  • 🔒 Secure file handling
  • 🌐 Integrates with cloud storage

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🤔 Unintuitive user interface
  • 🔄 Formatting issues with some file types
  • 🕰️ Slow performance at times
  • 🔒 Concerns about security and privacy

Pantry Manager

From 80 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📱 Effective barcode scanning (when working)
  • ✅ Comprehensive inventory tracking across multiple locations
  • 🔔 Expiration date reminders and alerts
  • 💰 Helps save money by preventing duplicate purchases
  • 🔄 Syncs across multiple Apple devices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and instability
  • 📵 App stops working after updates
  • 🔌 Poor barcode scanner reliability
  • ❌ Inconsistent data syncing between devices
  • 😞 Lack of customer support responsiveness

Bugs and requests

Save2PDF

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Compatibility issues with iOS updates
  • Memory errors and data loss
  • Inconsistent PDF formatting
  • Unreliable cloud sync and sharing

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved integration with other apps
  • Ability to annotate and edit PDFs
  • Support for more file formats
  • Wireless printing functionality
  • Streamlined file management

Pantry Manager

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • App crashes frequently and becomes unstable
  • Barcode scanner produces blurry/unreadable images
  • Items fail to save or delete properly
  • Syncing fails between devices
  • App won't open after recent updates
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  • Categories don't sync between iPhone and iPad
  • Apple Watch app shows login error and becomes unresponsive
  • App hangs when editing item names
  • Scanner stops working after first few items
  • Data disappears from inventory list
  • Password reset link disabled
  • App opens automatically when phone is unlocked
  • Photo syncing issues between devices
  • Clicking item picture shows wrong item information
  • Slow loading and parsing delays
  • Error dialogs appear frequently
  • Support contact form has non-functional CAPTCHA

Requested features

18 requests
  • Meal planner integration with ingredient allocation
  • Manual UPC code entry without full product lookup
  • Multiple expiration dates for same product
  • Offline functionality without data loss
  • Fractional quantity support (e.g., 1/2 kg)
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  • Ability to edit quantity and expiration date from main list view
  • Recipe suggestions based on pantry items
  • Android app version
  • Web-based access to inventory
  • Aisle-based shopping list organization
  • Ability to add items to shopping list not in pantry
  • Automatic quantity addition to pantry when shopping list items purchased
  • Sort by quantity feature
  • Support for multiple locations with same item and different quantities
  • Improved barcode database for international products
  • Continuous/multi-item scanning mode
  • Backup and restore functionality
  • Better category customization options

In-app purchases

None

Save2PDF

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Pantry Manager

One-time1
  • Sync Photos$0.99

Questions

Is Save2PDF free?
Save2PDF costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pantry Manager free?
Pantry Manager costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Save2PDF or Pantry Manager?
Save2PDF is rated higher. Save2PDF averages 4.2 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while Pantry Manager averages 3.6 from 80 ratings.
Do Save2PDF or Pantry Manager have ads?
Neither Save2PDF nor Pantry Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Save2PDF or Pantry Manager?
Save2PDF ships an update every 4 months, and Pantry Manager every 3 weeks. Most recently, Save2PDF was updated on October 13, 2026 and Pantry Manager on October 11, 2026.

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