# Preview vs Photos to PDF

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Preview | Photos to PDF |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/preview/id536344167/reviews) | **[4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photos-to-pdf-pdf-create/id6504042408/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 7.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Apple](https://appshunter.io/developer/284417353) | [HANSIFY TECHNOLOGIES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814646308) |

## What reviewers say

### Preview

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/preview/id536344167)

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.

**Highlights:** Create and edit PDFs, Annotate and markup documents, Scan documents with camera, Edit images, Export in multiple formats, AutoFill PDF forms

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Built-in PDF viewer
- 🚀 Incremental improvements
- 💡 Comprehensive markup capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🤔 Confusing user interface
- 🤷‍♀️ Redundant with existing apps
- 🔀 Disjointed experience with Files app

**Reported bugs**

- Black screen issues
- Inability to preview certain file types
- Inconsistent behavior when opening files

**Requested features**

- Integrate with Files app
- Add support for more file types
- Improve PDF editing capabilities


### Photos to PDF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photos-to-pdf-pdf-create/id6504042408)

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.

**Highlights:** Convert photos to PDF, High-quality output, Organize pages (rearrange, rotate, delete), Share PDFs via email, cloud, social media, User-friendly interface, No watermarks

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pic2PDF- Photos PDF | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Preview free?

Preview is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Photos to PDF free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Preview or Photos to PDF?

Photos to PDF is rated higher. Preview averages 1.9 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Photos to PDF averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do Preview or Photos to PDF have ads?

Neither Preview nor Photos to PDF shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Preview or Photos to PDF?

Preview ships an update every 3 months, and Photos to PDF every 2 months. Most recently, Preview was updated on November 9, 2026 and Photos to PDF on November 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*