Comparison

PDF Pro vs PDF Editor ©

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

Head to head
About

PDF Pro

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
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PDF Pro lets you read, edit and annotate your PDF documents directly on your iPhone and iPad. Highlight text, take notes, embed shapes or draw with your finger. You can even embed voice recordings or photo annotations. Full-text-search your entire PDF library with just a single tap. Above all PDF Pro comes with full-featured PDF form and signature support. Key-Features At A Glance: • POWERFUL SEARCH: ∙ Full-text-search your entire PDF library. ∙ Search inside specific documents with easy navigation through the search results. ∙ Look-up selected text directly on Wikipedia or in the included dictionaries. • FILE-MANAGEMENT: ∙ Group your PDFs in folders and tag them with colorful labels. ∙ Import PDFs from your Dropbox®, Microsoft OneDrive® or Google Drive®. ∙ Add PDFs via USB or WiFi. ∙ Open E-Mail attachments. • CLEAR VIEW: ∙ Easily browse through all your annotations. ∙ Full PDF outline support. You can even search the outline. ∙ Get an overview of all your bookmarked or annotated pages just with a single tap. • SHARE and PRINT: ∙ Easily share your annotated documents with your friends or co-workers. ∙ Print your annotated and edited PDFs. ∙ You can even share or print single pages of a document. • HIGH SPEED and STABILITY: ∙ Rapid viewing of PDF documents. ∙ Smooth display of very large PDF files. • NIGHT MODE: ∙ Makes reading in the dark much easier on the eyes. • SECURITY: ∙ Support for password-protected PDFs • AND MUCH MORE... Premium Features and Premium Offer include: • ANNOTATIONS and NOTES: ∙ Highlight text, take notes or draw with your finger. ∙ Powerful shape editor for arrows, rectangles, circles, lines and much more. ∙ Embed audio and photo annotations into your PDFs. ∙ Use predefined stamps or create your own. • DOCUMENT EDITOR: ∙ Create new pages. ∙ Export pages or merge them into existing documents. ∙ Reorder, rotate and delete pages. • CONTENT EDITOR: • Modify the existing content of PDF documents. • MULTITASKING: ∙ Work with multiple PDFs at a time. ∙ Copy and paste annotations, shapes, images or text from one PDF document into another. • FORM SUPPORT: ∙ Just fill out your PDF form, sign it with your handwritten signature and you are ready to send it via E-Mail or print it via AirPrint®. A monthly or annual subscription is required to get access to all premium features and premium offer. --- Subscriptions automatically renew monthly or yearly depending on your plan unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Plans are priced at $3.99USD monthly and $24.99USD yearly (pricing may vary in countries other than the U.S.). Payment will be charged to your App Store Account at confirmation of purchase. To avoid automatic renewal, you must turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before your subscription ends. You can turn off auto-renew at any time from your App Store Account Settings. Terms of Use: https://pdf-pro.net/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://pdf-pro.net/privacy-policy/

About

PDF Editor ©

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for managing PDF documents. It allows for conversion, compression, signing, and editing of PDFs, along with seamless sharing and auto-save features to enhance productivity.

Highlights
  • Versatile file conversion (photo/text to PDF, PDF to Word/JPG)
  • Efficient PDF compression
  • Convenient document signing (e-signature)
  • Comprehensive PDF editing
  • Seamless sharing and auto-save
Features
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From converting photos and text documents to PDFs, to compressing PDF files for easy sharing, signing documents anytime and anywhere, effortlessly editing PDFs, and ensuring everything is automatically saved and shared as needed, Top PDF ® offers a comprehensive solution to boost productivity and simplify document management. Features 1. Versatile File Conversion Convert photos, Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, and text files into high-quality PDFs. Conversely, transform PDF documents back into editable Word files or even high-resolution JPG images. This feature is especially useful for professionals who need to maintain document quality and format consistency across various platforms. 2. Efficient PDF Compression Reduce the size of large PDF files with our efficient compression tool. Essential for users who need to meet email size limits or save storage space while maintaining the integrity of document content and layout. Compressed PDFs are easier to share and quicker to upload without compromising quality. 3. Convenient Document Signing Our e-signature feature allows you to sign documents directly within the app, significantly streamlining the process of authorizing official documents and contracts. Whether you’re a corporate executive, legal professional, or just need to sign personal documents, this feature saves you time and enhances your workflow flexibility. 4. Comprehensive PDF Editing Edit your PDF files like never before. Add or remove content directly from your smartphone or tablet. This powerful editing tool ensures you can make last-minute changes or major edits without needing access to a desktop computer. 5. Seamless Sharing and Auto-Save Functionality Easily share your documents directly from Top PDF ® with colleagues, friends, or on social media. Combined with auto-save functionality, you never have to worry about losing your latest edits or updates. Every change is saved instantly, ensuring your work is secure and up-to-date. Subscription information: After purchase confirmation, the fee will be deducted from your iTunes account. The subscription will automatically renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period unless auto-renewal is turned off. Renewal fees depend on your subscription plan. Users can manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in the account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when purchasing a premium subscription during the free trial period. Privacy Policy:https://www.ultralogicapps.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.ultralogicapps.com/terms

Screenshots

PDF Pro4 screens
PDF Editor ©4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PDF Pro at 60% against PDF Editor ©'s 0%. PDF Pro also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (6.9K vs 2). PDF Editor ©'s advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. PDF Pro sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and PDF Editor © sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PDF Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Pro has 6.9K ratings behind it against 2, 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 0% of PDF Editor ©'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PDF Pro versus PDF Editor ©: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF ProPDF Editor ©
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6.9K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews60.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6.9K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB56 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDominic RodemerUltra Logic Limited

Customer experience

PDF Pro

All ratings6,925 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral3.2%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews423 reviews
Positive60.3%
Neutral10.4%
Negative29.3%

PDF Editor ©

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

PDF Pro

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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 ©

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

PDF Pro

Subscriptions12
  • Offer - Monthly - macOS3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Offer - Monthly - iOS3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium - Monthly - iOS3 Days trial$3.991 Month
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  • Premium - Monthly - macOS3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Offer - Annual - iOS3 Days trial$12.991 Year
  • Offer - Annual - macOS3 Days trial$22.991 Year
  • Premium - Annual - iOS3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Offer - macOS + iOS3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Offer - iOS + macOS3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium - Annual - macOS3 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • Premium - iOS + macOS3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Premium - macOS + iOS3 Days trial$49.991 Year
3 purchases

PDF Editor ©

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Week Plan$6.997 Days
  • 1 Year Plan$39.991 Year
  • 1 Year Plan3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is PDF Pro free?
PDF Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Editor © free?
PDF Editor © is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PDF Pro or PDF Editor ©?
PDF Pro is rated higher. PDF Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.9K ratings, while PDF Editor © averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do PDF Pro or PDF Editor © have ads?
Neither PDF Pro nor PDF Editor © shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PDF Pro or PDF Editor ©?
PDF Pro ships an update every 2 months, and PDF Editor © every 2 months. Most recently, PDF Pro was updated on October 11, 2026 and PDF Editor © on September 27, 2026.

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