Comparison

Outline 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

Outline

Organize your notes, projects, and knowledge with a structured approach. This app allows you to create, connect, and synchronize information across devices, supporting rich content and PDF annotation. It offers robust search and security features for efficient knowledge management.

Highlights
  • Rich text editor with images, links, and tables
  • Hierarchical organization and tagging
  • Apple Pencil handwriting and drawing support
  • PDF annotation and file attachments
  • Cross-device synchronization via cloud services
  • MS OneNote integration
  • Password protection and encryption
Features
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Outline: Knowledge Organizer is a powerful tool for managing notes and projects. It's compatible with MS OneNote and made for those who value structure and order. Create, connect and synchronize notes of study, work or personal goals. TAKING NOTES Start with a simple step: take notes in a convenient editor. — Put a text in any place like in a paper notebook. — Move ideas across pages and sections. — Add text, images, lists, tables and even embedded links. — Visualize notes with tags and to-do lists. INFORMATION STRUCTURING — Sort notes out to sections, topics or projects. — Adjust tags to find what you need within seconds. — A simple hierarchical organization helps take even big data under control. APPLE PENCIL - HANDWRITING AND DRAWING SUPPORT — Handwrite notes with Apple Pencil — Sketch diagrams or annotate printouts — Combine handwriting with text, images, and tables CONVENIENT SEARCH An instant search enables you to find information even in thousands of notes. Use filters in order to find necessary data fast, and forget about what it’s like to get lost in information chaos. ANNOTATE PDFs To collect related documents in one place, add them as file attachments. PDF files can be inserted as printouts for annotation. This way Outline becomes a universal tool for storing and working with your data. DATA SYNCHRONIZATION All your notes are synchronized between devices as Outline is compatible with popular clouds such as Box, Dropbox, iCloud, OneDrive, WebDAV, SharePoint or even your own one. Keep working from home, at the office or on the go — your data is always at your fingertips. INTEGRATION WITH MS ONENOTE — Work with OneNote files on Mac, iPad and iPhone. — Synchronization with OneDrive and SharePoint for collaborative work. SECURITY AND PRIVACY Your data is under reliable protection: — Data stored locally or in the cloud. — Password protection and encryption of sections. — Automatic locking for added security. Download Outline for free and make sure that it’s easy to structure and manage knowledge. Try it right now! STAY TUNED WITH OUTLINE Subscribe to: — Facebook: facebook.com/outlineapp — Twitter: twitter.com/outlineapp Text to support@outline.app for questions. Learn more at https://outline.app. By using this app, you agree to standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PDF Editor

This app is a comprehensive PDF toolkit for scanning, editing, converting, and managing your documents. It allows for text and image editing, page rearrangement, and conversion to various formats like Word, Excel, and JPG. Secure your files with password protection and organize them efficiently.

Highlights
  • Full PDF editing (text, images, annotations)
  • Convert PDFs to Word, Excel, JPG, PNG, TXT, PPT
  • Scan documents to editable PDFs
  • Fill and sign PDF forms
  • Merge and split PDF files
  • Password protection for documents
  • Organize and manage PDFs with tags
Features
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PDF Editor - Reader&Converter: PDF Edit is your all-in-one PDF toolkit to scan, edit, convert, and manage PDF documents effortlessly. Whether you're editing contracts, filling forms, signing documents, or converting files, our app delivers fast, accurate, and secure results. Key Features: Full PDF Editing: Edit PDF text, images, annotations, and rearrange pages with a user-friendly interface PDF Converter: Convert PDFs to Word, Excel, JPG, PNG, TXT, and PPT — and vice versa Image to PDF: Batch convert photos to high-quality PDF documents with clarity PDF Scanner: Scan physical documents with your camera and turn them into editable PDFs Fill & Sign PDF Forms: Quickly fill out forms and add digital signatures Merge & Split PDFs: Combine multiple PDFs or split large files into smaller ones Large File Support: Smoothly handle documents over 100MB without crashing Password Protection: Encrypt and secure confidential PDF documents PDF Organizer: Tag, categorize, and manage all your documents with ease Whether you're a student, teacher, lawyer, freelancer, or office worker, EasePDF Reader helps boost your productivity—anytime, anywhere. ==== Auto-Renewal Membership Statement ==== 【Membership Benefits】Unlimited PDF editing,Continuously updated conversion formats... 【Subscription Price】Subject to iAP application information. 【Payment】Upon user confirmation of purchase and payment, it will be recorded in the iTunes account. 【Renewal】Apple iTunes accounts will be charged within 24 hours before the expiration, and upon successful payment, the subscription period will be extended by one subscription period. 【Cancel Renewal】If you wish to cancel the renewal, please manually disable the auto-renewal function in iTunes/Apple ID settings management at least 24 hours before the current subscription period expires. 【Free Trial】Renewal or cancellation of renewal during the free trial period will not revoke the user's right to a free trial. Users can use the trial until the trial period ends. ==== Relevant Agreements ==== Terms of Use Agreement: https://global.easepdf.cc/download/agreement/ios/PDFPro-servicepolicy.html Privacy Policy Address: https://global.easepdf.cc/download/agreement/ios/PDFPro-privacypolicy.html

Screenshots

Outline4 screens
PDF Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Outline at 4.7 against PDF Editor's 3.9. Outline also leads on ratings volume (67 vs 7). PDF Editor's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (57% vs 44%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Outline sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and PDF Editor sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.90 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Outline holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Outline has 67 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of Outline's written reviews are positive against 57% of PDF Editor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Outline ships an update every 2 months, PDF Editor every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and July 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Outline versus PDF Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOutlinePDF Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (67 ratings) — better3.9 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews43.8% of reviews57.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings67 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.014 — better
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB121 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGorillizedShenzhen Miguo Qudong Technology Co., Ltd

Customer experience

Outline

All ratings67 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral1.5%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews464 reviews
Positive43.8%
Neutral13.6%
Negative42.7%

PDF Editor

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%

Bugs and requests

Outline

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Notebooks and sections randomly disappearing or becoming corrupted
  • Syncing issues causing data loss and incompatibility with OneNote
  • Frequent crashes and freezes, especially when performing common tasks
  • Inability to rename or reorder notebooks and sections

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add spell check and autocorrect functionality
  • Improve syncing reliability and stability
  • Introduce more formatting options and customization
  • Implement better search and organization tools
  • Add support for drawing, handwriting, and equations

PDF Editor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Outline

Subscriptions4
  • Outline Standard (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Outline Pro (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • Outline Standard (Yearly)$49.991 Year
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  • Outline Pro (Yearly)14 Days trial$99.991 Year
11 purchases

PDF Editor

Subscriptions7
  • WEEKLY ACCESS2 variants$9.907 Days
  • MONTHLY ACCESS$9.901 Month
  • MONTHLY ACCESS3 Days trial2 variants$19.901 Month
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  • MONTHLY ACCESS$19.901 Month
  • QUARTERLY ACCESS2 variants$29.903 Months
  • 6-Month Access3 Days trial2 variants$59.906 Months
  • YEARLY ACCESS3 Days trial2 variants$99.901 Year
One-time4
  • Monthly$9.90
  • 10次卡$20.00
  • Yearly$99.00
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  • 100次卡$188.99

Questions

Is Outline free?
Outline 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, Outline or PDF Editor?
Outline is rated higher. Outline averages 4.7 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while PDF Editor averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.
Do Outline or PDF Editor have ads?
Neither Outline nor PDF Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Outline or PDF Editor?
Outline ships an update every 2 months, and PDF Editor every 9 days. Most recently, Outline was updated on September 23, 2026 and PDF Editor on July 30, 2026.

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