# PDF Export Pro vs Smallpdf

The clearest difference is price: Smallpdf at Free against PDF Export Pro's $12.99. Smallpdf also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 39%) and ratings volume (6.9K vs 217). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Smallpdf is free to download; PDF Export Pro costs $12.99 up front. PDF Export Pro sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Smallpdf sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smallpdf holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smallpdf has 6.9K ratings behind it against 217, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of PDF Export Pro's written reviews are positive against 68% of Smallpdf's.

PDF Export Pro ships an update fortnightly, Smallpdf every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Export Pro | Smallpdf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (217 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-export-pro-pdf-editor/id623856305/reviews) | **[4.8 (6.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smallpdf-scanner-and-pdf-editor/id1485259500/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 217 | **6.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 39.4% of reviews | **68.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 214 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LiveBird Technologies Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/551521372) | [Smallpdf](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485259499) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Export Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-export-pro-pdf-editor/id623856305)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Fax Credit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Convert 5 Documents Online | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Fax Credit | $3.99 | one-time |
| PDF Export Pro Plus | $3.99 | one-time |
| Convert 30 Documents Online | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10 Fax Credit | $5.99 | one-time |
| 20 Fax Credit | $9.99 | one-time |
| Convert 70 Documents Online | $9.99 | one-time |
| 50 Fax Credit | $19.99 | one-time |
| Convert 150 Documents Online | $19.99 | one-time |


### Smallpdf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smallpdf-scanner-and-pdf-editor/id1485259500)

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools to manage PDF documents. Easily convert, edit, compress, sign, merge, and scan PDFs using your mobile device. It also features OCR technology to convert scanned documents into editable text.

**Highlights:** Convert PDFs to Word, Excel, PPT, JPG, PNG, Edit PDFs with text, images, and annotations, Compress PDFs to reduce file size, Sign PDFs electronically, Merge multiple PDF files, Scan documents to PDF with OCR, Fill out PDF forms

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $107.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $107.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💡 Useful features
- 🔒 Secure
- 🆓 Free to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes
- 💰 Paid version required for full functionality
- 🤔 Confusing account management
- 🤯 Missing key features
- 🤖 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Files not saving properly
- Conversion issues with larger documents
- Unexpected crashes and freezes
- Compatibility problems with older devices
- Incorrect file content after compression

**Requested features**

- Add more color options for annotations
- Improve search functionality for saved documents
- Enhance iPad compatibility
- Allow inserting images into PDFs
- Provide better file management and organization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Export Pro free?

PDF Export Pro costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Smallpdf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PDF Export Pro or Smallpdf?

Smallpdf is rated higher. PDF Export Pro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 217 ratings, while Smallpdf averages 4.8 from 6.9K ratings.

### Do PDF Export Pro or Smallpdf have ads?

Neither PDF Export Pro nor Smallpdf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Export Pro or Smallpdf?

PDF Export Pro ships an update fortnightly, and Smallpdf every 9 days. Most recently, PDF Export Pro was updated on September 22, 2026 and Smallpdf on September 25, 2026.

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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.*