# pdfFiller vs PDF Editor ®

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | pdfFiller | PDF Editor ® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (8.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdffiller-edit-pdf-documents/id571613512/reviews) | **[4.5 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor/id1532638515/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8.5K | **28K** |
| Positive reviews | 19.9% of reviews | **25.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #61 | **#44** |
| Size | 178 MB | 280 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [airSlate, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/565493707) | [SMM service, s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503472689) |

## What reviewers say

### pdfFiller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdffiller-edit-pdf-documents/id571613512)

**Currently charting:** #61 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF editor • Basic Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| PDF editor • Basic Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| PDF editor • Plus Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| PDF editor • Plus Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| PDF editor • Premium Monthly | $39.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $39.99 | per month |
| PDF editor • Basic Annual | $95.99 | per year |
| PDF editor • Basic Annual | $95.99 | per year |
| PDF editor • Plus Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| PDF editor • Premium Annual | $179.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### PDF Editor ®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor/id1532638515)

**Currently charting:** #44 Top Grossing · Business, #148 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Plan - 7 Days | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Starter | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Plan - 2 | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Promo | $7.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Plan | $12.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Special | $12.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Plan - 7 Days | $49.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Plan | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to save edited documents
- Corrupted PDF files after editing
- Unexpected charges during free trial

**Requested features**

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


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