# pdfFiller vs PDF to Word

The clearest difference is ads: pdfFiller at none against PDF to Word's shown. pdfFiller also leads on ratings volume (8.5K vs 72) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). PDF to Word's advantage is review sentiment (48% vs 20%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. pdfFiller sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and PDF to Word sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. 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 to Word. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: pdfFiller has 8.5K ratings behind it against 72, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of pdfFiller's written reviews are positive against 48% of PDF to Word's.

pdfFiller ships an update fortnightly, PDF to Word every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | pdfFiller | PDF to Word |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (8.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdffiller-edit-pdf-documents/id571613512/reviews) | **[4.5 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-to-word/id722686983/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.5K** | 72 |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **48.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#51** | — |
| Size | 178 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [airSlate, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/565493707) | [建伟 徐](https://appshunter.io/developer/331236205) |

## What reviewers say

### pdfFiller

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

**Currently charting:** #51 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 to Word

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-to-word/id722686983)

Convert PDF documents into editable Microsoft Office Word files, preserving original formatting and layout. This utility offers fast, on-device processing without an internet connection, supporting various export formats and file management options.

**Highlights:** Convert PDF to Word (.docx), Preserves original layout and formatting, Fast conversion, on-device processing, Supports multiple export formats (PPTX, XLSX, Image, RTF, TXT, HTML), Convert specific pages, File manager with transfer and compression options, Import from various apps and cloud storage

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF to Word - Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| PDF to Word +1 Times | $0.99 | one-time |
| PDF to Word +10 Times | $4.99 | one-time |
| PDF to Word +100 Times | $19.99 | one-time |
| PDF to Word - Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast conversion speed
- 👍 Easy to use
- ✅ Good conversion effect
- 📄 Converts PDF to Word
- 🖼️ Retains image and text formatting

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Premium version required for full functionality
- 💸 Paid and still doesn't work
- 🐛 Crashing issues
- 📄 Poor formatting after conversion
- ❌ Limited free version (2 pages)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when converting
- Paid version does not work
- Conversion results in uneditable images
- Formatting is lost or corrupted
- Upgrade button does not work

**Requested features**

- Support OCR function
- Improve conversion of scanned PDFs
- Fix crashing issues on iOS 8
- Allow conversion of full pages after upgrade
- Improve handling of complex formatting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is pdfFiller free?

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

### Is PDF to Word free?

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

### Which has better reviews, pdfFiller or PDF to Word?

PDF to Word is rated higher. pdfFiller averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8.5K ratings, while PDF to Word averages 4.5 from 72 ratings.

### Do pdfFiller or PDF to Word have ads?

PDF to Word shows ads; pdfFiller does not.

### Which is updated more often, pdfFiller or PDF to Word?

pdfFiller ships an update fortnightly, and PDF to Word every 6 weeks. Most recently, pdfFiller was updated on September 25, 2026 and PDF to Word on September 10, 2026.

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