# PDF Pro vs PDF Editor Docs files scanner

The clearest difference is rating: PDF Pro at 4.7 against PDF Editor Docs files scanner's 4.1. PDF Pro also leads on ratings volume (6.9K vs 18) and review sentiment (60% vs 40%). PDF Editor Docs files scanner's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Pro sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and PDF Editor Docs files scanner sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PDF Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Pro has 6.9K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of PDF Pro's written reviews are positive against 40% of PDF Editor Docs files scanner's.

PDF Pro ships an update every 2 months, PDF Editor Docs files scanner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Pro | PDF Editor Docs files scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-pro-reader-editor-forms/id454936656/reviews)** | [4.1 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-docs-files-scanner/id1516594671/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.9K** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 97 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dominic Rodemer](https://appshunter.io/developer/309872333) | [OFFIWIZ, S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1386038136) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-pro-reader-editor-forms/id454936656)

Edit, annotate, and read PDF documents on your iPhone and iPad. Highlight text, add notes, shapes, voice recordings, and photos. Search your entire PDF library, fill out forms, and sign documents.

**Highlights:** Edit and annotate PDFs, Highlight text and add notes, Embed audio and photo annotations, Full-text search of PDF library, Fill out and sign PDF forms, Organize PDFs with folders and tags, Import from cloud storage

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Offer - Monthly - macOS | $1.99 | per month |
| Offer - Monthly - iOS | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium - Monthly - iOS | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium - Monthly - macOS | $4.99 | per month |
| Offer - Annual - iOS | $12.99 | per year |
| Offer - Annual - macOS | $22.99 | per year |
| Premium  - Annual - iOS | $24.99 | per year |
| Offer - macOS + iOS | $24.99 | per year |
| Offer - iOS + macOS | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium - Annual - macOS | $44.99 | per year |
| Premium - iOS + macOS | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium - macOS + iOS | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💡 Excellent PDF management features
- 🔒 Secure and reliable
- 🎨 Great annotation tools

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Inconsistent search functionality
- 📖 Loses last read position
- 🖋️ Unreliable handwriting support

**Reported bugs**

- Annotations and highlights randomly disappearing
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Corrupted PDF files after editing
- Slow performance on older devices
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between PDFs

**Requested features**

- Improved bookmarking and note-taking
- Seamless iCloud/cloud storage integration
- Customizable keyboard shortcuts
- Advanced text editing and OCR capabilities
- Better organization and folder management


### PDF Editor Docs files scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-docs-files-scanner/id1516594671)

Edit, sign, and create PDF documents with a comprehensive suite of tools. Annotate, add images, protect with passwords, and share your files easily. Offers a free trial for its subscription plans.

**Highlights:** Sign and save signatures, Add notes and annotations, Draw and paint on PDFs, Edit text, underline, and cross out, Apply stamps, Bookmark pages, Add photos and images, Create new PDF documents, Password protect files

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription. | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription. | $4.49 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $5.99 | per month |
| PDF Editor Pro - Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| PDF editor: create and modify | $36.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription. | $45.99 | per year |
| Yearly (3 days free trial) | $45.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $59.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Pro free?

PDF Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PDF Editor Docs files scanner free?

PDF Editor Docs files scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PDF Pro or PDF Editor Docs files scanner?

PDF Pro is rated higher. PDF Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.9K ratings, while PDF Editor Docs files scanner averages 4.1 from 18 ratings.

### Do PDF Pro or PDF Editor Docs files scanner have ads?

Neither PDF Pro nor PDF Editor Docs files scanner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Pro or PDF Editor Docs files scanner?

PDF Pro ships an update every 2 months, and PDF Editor Docs files scanner every 3 weeks. Most recently, PDF Pro was updated on October 14, 2026 and PDF Editor Docs files scanner on October 2, 2026.

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