Comparison

pdfManager vs Photo To PDF Pro

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

Head to head
About

pdfManager

This app allows you to store, view, and manage PDF files on your portable device. It supports password-protected documents, conversion to images, and sharing via cloud services. You can also print specific sections or entire pages.

Highlights
  • Store and view PDF files
  • Convert PDF to JPG/PNG
  • Share PDFs via cloud services
  • Print PDF pages
  • View password-protected PDFs
  • Offline PDF viewing
Features
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"pdfManager" is a "PDF" file reader. With "pdfManager" you can: 1) store the PDF files into your portable device 2) display PDF files at all times and under all conditions of work 3) convert PDF files (or a part of a page of the PDF file) into an image (JPG / PNG) 4) share the PDF documents saved in the archive of pdfManager with DROPBOX or other applications installed on the device 5) print a pages of the PDF file (or a detail of interest of a page of PDF files) using the print button of pdfManager (AirPrint) 6) load and visualize the password-protected PDF documents * The software does not need an internet connections to visualize PDF documents: each PDF file is stored on the mobile device (using the technology "iTunes File Sharing" or "Open In") and can be read by the software itself. * The PDF reader works like the integrated image viewer of the device, you can then: - Zoom IN / OUT of the document (ZOOM INFINITE) by dragging two fingers on the screen (each time you use the ZOOM INFINITE the PDF page is redrawn again ensuring the highest possible quality of visualization, even if the smallest details are visualized to full screen) - move the document (PAN TOOL) by dragging one finger across the screen - reset the current settings of zoom and pan with a double-tap - change quickly the PDF pages using the two buttons "next page" and "previous page" or typing the page number, using the keypad of the device - load and visualize the PDF files when You need: all the PDF files are stored in the pdfManager archive and are displayed in alphabetical order - save an infinite number of PDF files in the pdfManager archive (until the physical memory of the device is ended) - You can display PDF document using Portrait or Landscape orientation - You can view the PDF document using the slideshow feature (you can choose the transition time between a page and the next one) Examples of use for: 1) iWork users: Pages, Keynotes, Numbers 2) MS Office users: Word, Excel, Powerpoint 3) CAD users (technical drawings) 4) etc... -> convert to PDF files your documents/technical drawings/CAD projects, copy them into pdfManager archive (using the technology "iTunes File Sharing" or "Open In"), load and visualized all the stored PDF files with "pdfManager”, when You want. With "pdfManager" you will have always and everywhere your documents, technical drawings, CAD projects, manuals, notes, etc...

About

Photo To PDF Pro

Easily convert your photos into high-quality, compressed PDF files. Merge multiple images into a single document with a simple drag-and-drop interface. Preview and sort your photos before conversion for a seamless workflow.

Highlights
  • Convert images to PDF
  • Merge multiple photos into one PDF
  • Drag and drop photo sorting
  • Preview files before conversion
  • Compressed high-quality PDFs
  • Fast conversion process
  • Cloud support
Features
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Photo to PDF - Allows you to convert your photos to pdf easy and fast. Photo to PDF allows you to take your separated photos and merge them into one PDF file easily, fast, efficient and most important - compressed high quality PDF file. The interface is very simple, intuitive and yet very smart - All uploaded photos can be sorted by you with drag and drop system and they will be converted in that order, also you can remove and add new photos at all time. All you got left is to upload your photos and click "Convert To PDF" ! Have Fun :) Features: -------- ◆ Cloud Support ◆ Unlimited number of photos ◆ Drag N Drop for Photos sorting ◆ Preview files before converting ◆ Compressed high quality converted PDF file ◆ Very fast converting process ◆ Scanning document feature ◆ Convert image to pdf Enjoy Photo To PDF, It Made With Many Love :) ---- ◆ Subscriptions & Terms The usage of the Photos to PDF app requires a valid subscription plan. Our plan is starting with 3 days of the free trial, without any charge during the trial period. Cancel anytime. After the free trial ends, you'll be charged with $4.99/week (Unlock All Features). • No charge during the Free Trial period. • Free trial automatically converts to a paid subscription unless canceled at least 24-hours before the end of the trial period. From that point onwards, subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • The payment will be charged to your iTunes Account when you confirm the purchase. • The subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period depend on the selected plan (monthly, half-annual or annual) unless canceled at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • You can disable the automatic renewal function at any time by adjusting your account settings. • Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. ---- Privacy Policy: https://smartsfile.com/jpg-to-pdf/privacy.html Terms Of Use: https://smartsfile.com/jpg-to-pdf/terms.html ---- ◆ Customer Support If you have any suggestions or any difficulties, please contact us at admin@smartsfile.com, and we will be glad to assist.

Screenshots

pdfManager4 screens
Photo To PDF Pro3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Photo To PDF Pro at Free against pdfManager's $0.99. Photo To PDF Pro also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). pdfManager's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On 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

Photo To PDF Pro is free to download; pdfManager costs $0.99 up front. Photo To PDF Pro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. pdfManager asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Photo To PDF Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

pdfManager ships an update every 4 months, Photo To PDF Pro every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
pdfManager versus Photo To PDF Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterpdfManagerPhoto To PDF Pro
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.613.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGianluca NataliniAppside Technologies LTD

Customer experience

pdfManager

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Photo To PDF Pro

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

pdfManager

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Photo To PDF Pro

Subscriptions1
  • Unlock Premium Features3 Days trial$4.991 Month

Questions

Is pdfManager free?
pdfManager costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Photo To PDF Pro free?
Photo To PDF Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, pdfManager or Photo To PDF Pro?
Photo To PDF Pro is rated higher. pdfManager averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Photo To PDF Pro averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do pdfManager or Photo To PDF Pro have ads?
Neither pdfManager nor Photo To PDF Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, pdfManager or Photo To PDF Pro?
pdfManager ships an update every 4 months, and Photo To PDF Pro every 5 days. Most recently, pdfManager was updated on November 1, 2026 and Photo To PDF Pro on November 3, 2026.

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