# iEditor vs PDF Expert

The clearest difference is rating: PDF Expert at 4.7 against iEditor's 4.1. PDF Expert also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months). iEditor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and review sentiment (56% vs 46%). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Expert sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. iEditor asks for nothing beyond the download.

PDF Expert holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Expert has 216K ratings behind it against 189, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of iEditor's written reviews are positive against 46% of PDF Expert's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iEditor ships an update every 7 months, PDF Expert fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iEditor | PDF Expert |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (189 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ieditor-text-code-editor/id562162723/reviews) | **[4.7 (216K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-expert-editor-and-reader/id743974925/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 189 | **216K** |
| Positive reviews | **56.4% of reviews** | 46.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#67** |
| Size | 57 MB | 307 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ComcSoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/413971334) | [Readdle Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/285035419) |

## What reviewers say

### iEditor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ieditor-text-code-editor/id562162723)

A fast and simple text and source code editor for iPhone and iPad. It allows users to create, import, edit, and manage various file types with features like syntax highlighting, search/replace, and export options.

**Highlights:** Create and import text/source code files, Syntax highlighting for C, Java, HTML, Search and replace functionality, Export files to PDF or JPEG, File management (add, delete, rename, sort), View multiple file formats

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Ability to convert text to PDF
- 🚀 Quick file opening and editing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and data loss issues
- 🔍 Confusing UI and navigation
- 💰 Aggressive upselling for paid version
- 🔍 Limited formatting options

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to save edited files
- Text disappearing during editing
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Autosave functionality
- Support for more file formats
- Syntax highlighting for code
- Cloud/iCloud integration


### PDF Expert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-expert-editor-and-reader/id743974925)

**Currently charting:** #67 Top Grossing · Productivity, #193 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

This app allows you to edit, annotate, fill out forms, and convert PDF documents. It offers AI-powered summarization and analysis, along with tools to merge, sign, and protect your files. Work seamlessly across Apple devices with a user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Edit PDF text and images, Annotate and highlight PDFs, Fill out PDF forms, Convert files to and from PDF, AI-powered summarization and analysis, Merge and combine PDF files, Sign documents with e-signatures

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF Expert Premium Trial | $9.99 | per month |
| PDF Expert Premium No Trial | $9.99 | per month |
| PDF Expert for Education | $39.99 | per year |
| PDF Expert Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| PDF Expert Premium New | $49.99 | per year |
| PDF Expert Premium Existing | $49.99 | per year |
| PDF Expert – Premium Editing | $49.99 | per year |
| PDF Expert Mac & iOS Pro | $79.99 | per year |
| PDF Expert Mac & iOS | $79.99 | per year |
| PDF Expert Basic | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 💡 Powerful annotation and editing tools
- 🔒 Seamless cloud integration
- 📚 Excellent for reading and organizing PDFs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔒 Subscription model for advanced features
- 🔒 Inconsistent pricing and feature changes
- 🔍 Cluttered and confusing UI in latest update
- 🔍 Reduced customization options for annotations

**Reported bugs**

- Corrupted PDFs after editing
- Sync issues with cloud storage providers
- Unexpected loss of annotations and edits
- Unreliable performance on older iPad models

**Requested features**

- Improved palm rejection for Apple Pencil
- Customizable toolbar and annotation presets
- Better integration with other productivity apps
- More flexible file management and organization
- Ability to create fillable PDF forms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iEditor free?

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

### Is PDF Expert free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iEditor or PDF Expert?

PDF Expert is rated higher. iEditor averages 4.1 out of 5 from 189 ratings, while PDF Expert averages 4.7 from 216K ratings.

### Do iEditor or PDF Expert have ads?

iEditor shows ads; PDF Expert does not.

### Which is updated more often, iEditor or PDF Expert?

iEditor ships an update every 7 months, and PDF Expert fortnightly. Most recently, iEditor was updated on September 13, 2026 and PDF Expert on September 24, 2026.

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