Preview vs Photos to PDF
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Preview
Streamline your workflow with tools to create, edit, annotate, and export PDFs and images. Easily access files, scan documents, and make quick edits with Apple Pencil support. Export your work in various formats with customizable resolution and size options.
- Create and edit PDFs
- Annotate and markup documents
- Scan documents with camera
- Edit images
- Export in multiple formats
- AutoFill PDF forms
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Preview makes working with PDFs and images easier than ever, with built-in tools to create, edit, annotate, markup, and export. Access & Scan PDFs Easily find and access all the PDFs and images you have saved in the Files app right from Preview. Or use your camera to quickly scan multiple pages of a document and save it as a PDF. Edit PDFs Markup your PDFs with Apple Pencil on iPad, resize them, or rotate them. You can also use AutoFill to quickly fill out PDF forms with your contact information and details in an instant. Work with Images Create a new image with Apple Pencil on iPad or from images in your clipboard. You can also crop, flip, rotate, and resize images. Export with Ease Export images and PDFs as different file types like HEIC, JPEG, JPEG-2000, PDFs, PNGs, or TIFF. And adjust your exports with different options for resolution and size.
Photos to PDF
Easily convert your photos into high-quality PDF documents. Organize, edit, and share your compiled images seamlessly for work, school, or personal projects. Enjoy a user-friendly interface with fast and reliable performance.
- Convert photos to PDF
- High-quality output
- Organize pages (rearrange, rotate, delete)
- Share PDFs via email, cloud, social media
- User-friendly interface
- No watermarks
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Photos to PDF: PDF Create is the ultimate app for converting your photos into high-quality PDF documents. Whether you need to compile images for work, school, or personal use, our app makes the process quick and seamless. Features: - Easy Conversion: Select photos from your gallery or camera and convert them to PDF instantly. - High-Quality Output: Preserve the quality of your images in PDF format. - Organize Pages: Rearrange, rotate, and delete pages as needed to create the perfect document. - Share with Ease: Send your PDFs via email, save to cloud storage, or share on social media. - Secure and Private: Your data is secure with us; we do not store or share your files. Why Choose Photos to PDF: PDF Create? - User-Friendly Interface: Simple and intuitive design for all users. - Fast and Reliable: Get your PDFs ready in seconds without any hassle. - No Watermarks: Enjoy a clean and professional output without any unwanted marks. Feel free to adjust the text according to any additional features or specific highlights you want to promote please email us at help.app007@gmail.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Photos to PDF at 100% against Preview's 8%. Photos to PDF also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.9) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). Preview's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (2K vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Photos to PDF sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Preview asks for nothing beyond the download.
Photos to PDF holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Preview has 2K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of Preview's written reviews are positive against 100% of Photos to PDF's.
Preview ships an update every 3 months, Photos to PDF every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Preview | Photos to PDF |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (2K ratings) | 4.7 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 7.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2K — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Apple | HANSIFY TECHNOLOGIES |
Customer experience
Preview
Photos to PDF
Bugs and requests
Preview
Reported bugs
3 issues- Black screen issues
- Inability to preview certain file types
- Inconsistent behavior when opening files
Requested features
3 requests- Integrate with Files app
- Add support for more file types
- Improve PDF editing capabilities
Photos to PDF
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Preview
No in-app purchases
Photos to PDF
- Pic2PDF- Photos PDF$9.99









