Comparison

pdfFiller 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

pdfFiller

This app transforms your device into a mobile office for managing PDF documents. Edit, eSign, and fill out forms, then share or export them. It offers secure storage and access to millions of templates, with offline capabilities.

Highlights
  • Edit PDF documents
  • Esign and fill out forms
  • Share and collaborate on documents
  • Securely store unlimited documents
  • Access millions of fillable templates
  • Work offline
Features
Currently charting
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pdfFiller is a powerful mobile app that transforms your iOS device into a fully equipped office. With an extensive set of features, you can edit, eSign, and manage an unlimited number of PDF documents from anywhere. Try pdfFiller to see how it can revolutionize the way you work. “pdfFiller does more than just bring a few new editing tricks to PDFs. Actually, this PDF app can add extra depth to the way we interact with these popular files.” — CultOfMac.com “The app is easy to use, lets you organize files into folders, and connects to Dropbox, Google Drive, Box, and OneDrive.” — MakeUseOf.com EDIT PDF DOCUMENTS • Easily edit any PDF contract, invoice, or tax form on your mobile device • Highlight content, erase, or blackout sensitive information in the documents • Use various annotation tools to add text, images, dates, check marks, and more ESIGN AND FILL OUT FILLABLE FORMS • Quickly eSign contracts, agreements, and deals with just a few taps • Send an unlimited number of documents for signing • Create your signature or initials by drawing them on your device’s screen SHARE AND EXPORT • Invite others to collaborate by sharing documents by email, link, or text message • Set permissions for the recipients allowing them to view, edit, or sign the document • Print, fax, and save documents as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files STORE AN UNLIMITED NUMBER OF DOCUMENTS • Protect your documents with the same level of security and encryption used in the banking industry • Keep your documents up-to-date on all your devices and access them from a smartphone, laptop, or tablet • Start working on a document on one device and pick it up on another one using your pdfFiller account FIND FILLABLE TEMPLATES • Search among millions of ready-to-fill templates in our PDF Library • Add templates to your account and use them as many times as you need • Create professional-looking documents using high-quality business and legal templates OFFLINE MODE • Turn on offline mode to work on documents without interruptions • View, edit, and eSign documents even without an internet connection • Sync the changes you made when you’re back online 7-DAY FREE TRIAL • Try out all paid features free for 7 days • Select a plan that best suits your needs • Cancel anytime without any obligations Subscription will be charged to your credit card through your App Store account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription in the Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of use: https://www.pdffiller.com/en/terms_of_services.htm Privacy policy: https://www.pdffiller.com/mobile/privacy_policy.html We appreciate your feedback, so please email us at support@pdffiller.com

About

PDF Editor ®

Edit, sign, and convert PDF documents directly from your mobile device. Scan physical papers into editable PDFs, annotate text, and fill out forms on the go. All your documents are stored locally for privacy and can be easily shared.

Highlights
  • Edit PDF files
  • Sign documents
  • Convert scanned papers to PDF
  • Annotate PDFs
  • Fill out PDF forms
  • Local document storage
  • Share documents
Features
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Use PDF Editor app when you want to edit or sign your documents on the go from your iPhone or iPad. Import PDF files to the app, then read, comment on, edit, and share. Scan your papers and convert them into PDF files with just few taps. Perform all basic PDF tasks: - Quickly open and view PDF files - Search, scroll, and zoom in and out Scan paper documents to PDF: - Turn you camera into advanced document scanner - Perspective document transformation - Color adjustions - Automatic crop tools Anotate PDF files: - Comment on PDFs using sticky notes and drawing tools - Highlight and mark up text with annotation tools - View and respond to annotations in the comments list - Use Apple Pencil with iPad Pro to improve your precision Sign important documents: - Quickly fill out PDF forms by typing text into fields - Use your finger or Apple Pencil to e-sign any PDF document All documents are stored locally on your device, they are not available to us, nor to third parties. You can easily share documents using the export option. Privacy Policy: https://pdfeditor7.com/en/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://pdfeditor7.com/en/terms-of-usage For any questions or requests, please use our customer support form at: https://www.team2swift.com/

Screenshots

pdfFiller4 screens
PDF Editor ®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: PDF Editor ® at 28K against pdfFiller's 8.5K. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. pdfFiller sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and PDF Editor ® sells 10 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for pdfFiller against 4.5 for PDF Editor ®. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.5K and 28K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of pdfFiller's written reviews are positive against 25% of PDF Editor ®'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

pdfFiller ships an update fortnightly, PDF Editor ® every 9 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
pdfFiller versus PDF Editor ®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterpdfFillerPDF Editor ®
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (8.5K ratings)4.5 (28K ratings) — better
Positive reviews19.9% of reviews25.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8.5K28K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#61#44 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size178 MB280 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperairSlate, Inc.SMM service, s.r.o.

Customer experience

pdfFiller

All ratings8,461 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative11.9%
Written reviews582 reviews
Positive19.9%
Neutral2.1%
Negative78.0%

PDF Editor ®

All ratings28,335 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral2.7%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews1,302 reviews
Positive25.2%
Neutral3.5%
Negative71.4%

User reviews

pdfFiller

From 8.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Makes virtual work easy
  • 💡 Great customer service/support
  • 👍 Simple and organized
  • 👍 Helpful for PDF management

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔒 Concerns about privacy and security
  • 🤥 Misleading/deceptive advertising
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription

PDF Editor ®

From 28K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 User-friendly
  • 💡 Useful for editing PDFs on the go
  • 🚀 Easy to navigate

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔒 Concerns about data privacy
  • 🔍 Limited functionality in free version

Bugs and requests

pdfFiller

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Text/annotations not saving correctly
  • Freezing/crashing issues
  • Incompatibility with certain devices
  • Login/account issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Undo/redo functionality
  • Ability to control opacity of annotations
  • Better file management options
  • Improved mobile experience
  • Clearer pricing and subscription details

PDF Editor ®

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to save edited documents
  • Corrupted PDF files after editing
  • Unexpected charges during free trial

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to edit text within PDFs
  • Option to save edited files to cloud storage
  • Improved organization and folder management

In-app purchases

10 purchases

pdfFiller

Subscriptions10
  • PDF editor • Basic Monthly$19.991 Month
  • PDF editor • Basic Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • PDF editor • Plus Monthly$29.991 Month
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  • PDF editor • Plus Monthly7 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • PDF editor • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$39.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$39.991 Month
  • PDF editor • Basic Annual7 Days trial$95.991 Year
  • PDF editor • Basic Annual$95.991 Year
  • PDF editor • Plus Annual7 Days trial$119.991 Year
  • PDF editor • Premium Annual7 Days trial$179.991 Year
10 purchases

PDF Editor ®

Subscriptions10
  • 1 Week Plan - 7 Days$6.997 Days
  • 1 Week Plan3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • 1 Week Starter$6.997 Days
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  • 1 Week Plan - 23 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • 1 Month Promo$7.991 Month
  • 1 Month Plan2 variants$12.991 Month
  • 1 Month Special1 Month trial$12.991 Month
  • 1 Year Plan - 7 Days7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • 1 Year Plan$59.991 Year
  • 1 Year Plan3 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is pdfFiller free?
pdfFiller 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, pdfFiller or PDF Editor ®?
PDF Editor ® is rated higher. pdfFiller averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8.5K ratings, while PDF Editor ® averages 4.5 from 28K ratings.
Do pdfFiller or PDF Editor ® have ads?
Neither pdfFiller nor PDF Editor ® shows ads.
Which is updated more often, pdfFiller or PDF Editor ®?
pdfFiller ships an update fortnightly, and PDF Editor ® every 9 days. Most recently, pdfFiller was updated on September 24, 2026 and PDF Editor ® on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, pdfFiller or PDF Editor ®?
pdfFiller currently peaks at #61 in the App Store charts, and PDF Editor ® at #44. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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