Comparison

iEditor Pro vs PDF Export Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iEditor Pro

This app is a powerful 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 and search/replace. Files can be exported to PDF or JPEG, printed, or emailed.

Highlights
  • Syntax highlighting for C, Java, HTML
  • Search and replace within files
  • Export to PDF or JPEG
  • File management (add, delete, rename, sort)
  • View multiple file formats
  • Print and email files
Features
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iEditor Pro is the Pro Version of iEditor, the No. 1 text file and source code editing tool on iPhone and iPad. You can use iEditor Pro to: - Create a new text or source code file. - Import files from various locations through Document Browser. - Support Syntax Highlighting for C, Java, HTML files. - Edit text based files and source codes. Supported files include: TXT files, C source codes, HTML files, JAVA source codes, log files, Shell scripts, etc. - Support Search/Replace within a text file. - Support to export a text based file to a PDF or a JPEG file. - Support to Print a file. - Support to Email a file. - Support File Management including: Add/Delete/Rename/Sort files. - Support to view many file formats, including: DOC, EXCEL, PPT, PDF, image files, video files, etc. - Support to open a file in another App. - Support to save an image to your Photo Album. With its simple interfaces, iEditor provides the easiest way to edit text and source code files on iPhone and iPad. If you have any questions, please visit: http://www.comcsoft.com/Portfolio/our_apps/iEditor/iEditor_overview.php.

About

PDF Export Pro

This comprehensive application allows you to create, edit, convert, organize, and secure PDF files directly on your device. It offers a wide range of tools for document manipulation, including scanning, OCR, transcription, and even faxing, all without requiring an internet connection.

Highlights
  • Convert Word, Excel, JPG to PDF
  • Convert PDF to Word, Excel, PPT
  • Edit text and images in PDFs
  • Annotate and sign documents
  • Merge, split, and organize PDFs
  • Scan documents with OCR
  • Add watermarks and password protection
Features
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Tired of switching between multiple apps just to handle PDFs? PDF Export brings scanning, editing, converting, signing, compressing, chat exporting and 30+ PDF tools together in one simple app. Scan a document, edit a PDF, convert Office files, export WhatsApp chats, add signatures, protect files and much more — right from your iPhone or iPad. Pay once. No subscription. No monthly fee. # ANNOTATE & EDIT PDFs - Work directly inside your PDF. - Highlight important text, draw, add comments, annotate pages and edit PDF content without recreating the entire document. # SCAN ANY DOCUMENT - Turn your iPhone or iPad into a portable document scanner. - Scan receipts, contracts, notes, forms and multi-page documents in seconds. Automatic edge detection helps create clean, professional-looking PDFs without needing a separate scanner. # OCR — EXTRACT TEXT FROM IMAGES - Need text from a photo, scanned document or handwritten document? - OCR can recognize and extract text from images, scanned documents, handwritten documents and image-based PDFs. - Copy, search or work with the extracted text without typing everything again. # MERGE & SPLIT PDFs - Organize PDF pages exactly the way you need. - Combine multiple PDF files into a single document, or split a large PDF into smaller files. Great for reports, invoices, forms and document collections. # SIGN DOCUMENTS - Sign PDFs directly on your iPhone or iPad. - No printing, signing and scanning again. Simply open your document, add your signature and share the completed PDF. # CONVERT FILES TO PDF — OR BACK AGAIN - Quickly convert documents between popular formats: - Word to PDF - PDF to Word - Excel to PDF - PDF to Excel - PowerPoint to PDF - PDF to PowerPoint - JPG to PDF - PDF to JPG - Web Page to PDF - PDF to Text - PDF to HTML - PDF to RTF Keep your documents in the format you actually need. # COMPRESS PDFs - Large PDF taking too much space? - Reduce PDF file size to make documents easier to email, share, upload or store while maintaining useful document quality. # PROTECT, UNLOCK & WATERMARK PDFs - Keep sensitive documents protected. - Add password protection to PDFs, unlock files you have permission to access, and add watermarks to help protect your work. # CHAT TO PDF - Export WhatsApp chats as beautifully formatted PDFs or interactive HTML. - Choose from WhatsApp-style or clean document layouts, personalize with themes, search messages, jump between months, and view shared media easily. - Perfect for saving memories, keeping records, and archiving important conversations. # ROTATE & CROP PDF PAGES - Fix poorly oriented or badly cropped pages in seconds. - Rotate pages with a tap, remove unwanted margins, or crop multiple pages to create a cleaner document. # MORE PDF TOOLS - PDF Export includes many additional tools for everyday document work, including: - Blank PDF editor - Web to PDF - Clipboard to PDF - Add page numbers - Extract images - Repair PDFs - Transcribe content - Send fax And more TRY BEFORE YOU BUY See how the tools work before purchasing. Import your own file for a trial, or use the built-in sample document anytime to explore available features. # WHY PDF EXPORT? - 30+ PDF tools in one app - One-time purchase — no subscription - Scan, edit, sign and convert documents - Export WhatsApp chats to PDF or interactive HTML - Designed for iPhone and iPad - Many document tools work offline - Simple tools for everyday PDF tasks Whether you're scanning paperwork, signing a contract, converting an Office document, compressing a large PDF or preserving an important WhatsApp conversation, PDF Export gives you the tools to get it done in one place. Download PDF Export and make PDF and document management simpler.

Screenshots

iEditor Pro4 screens
PDF Export Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: iEditor Pro at $4.99 against PDF Export Pro's $12.99. iEditor Pro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). PDF Export Pro's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On review sentiment, ads, monetization model and device support 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

iEditor Pro costs $4.99 and PDF Export Pro $12.99 up front. PDF Export Pro sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. iEditor Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PDF Export Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Export Pro has 219 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of iEditor Pro's written reviews are positive against 39% of PDF Export Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iEditor Pro ships an update every 7 months, PDF Export Pro fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iEditor Pro versus PDF Export Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriEditor ProPDF Export Pro
Price$4.99 — better$12.99
Rating4.3 (16 ratings)4.6 (219 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews39.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16219 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB214 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperComcSoft CorporationLiveBird Technologies Private Limited

Customer experience

iEditor Pro

All ratings16 ratings
Positive81.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative59.5%

PDF Export Pro

All ratings217 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral3.2%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews104 reviews
Positive39.4%
Neutral5.8%
Negative54.8%

In-app purchases

None

iEditor Pro

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

PDF Export Pro

One-time10
  • 1 Fax Credit$0.99
  • Convert 5 Documents Online$0.99
  • 5 Fax Credit$3.99
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  • PDF Export Pro Plus$3.99
  • Convert 30 Documents Online$4.99
  • 10 Fax Credit$5.99
  • 20 Fax Credit$9.99
  • Convert 70 Documents Online$9.99
  • 50 Fax Credit$19.99
  • Convert 150 Documents Online$19.99

Questions

Is iEditor Pro free?
iEditor Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PDF Export Pro free?
PDF Export Pro costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iEditor Pro or PDF Export Pro?
PDF Export Pro is rated higher. iEditor Pro averages 4.3 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while PDF Export Pro averages 4.6 from 219 ratings.
Do iEditor Pro or PDF Export Pro have ads?
Neither iEditor Pro nor PDF Export Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iEditor Pro or PDF Export Pro?
iEditor Pro ships an update every 7 months, and PDF Export Pro fortnightly. Most recently, iEditor Pro was updated on October 24, 2026 and PDF Export Pro on October 24, 2026.

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