# PDF Export Pro vs PDF Expert

The clearest difference is price: PDF Expert at Free against PDF Export Pro's $12.99. PDF Expert also leads on ratings volume (217K vs 219) and chart position (#82 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

PDF Expert is free to download; PDF Export Pro costs $12.99 up front. PDF Export Pro sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and PDF Expert sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for PDF Export Pro against 4.7 for PDF Expert. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Expert has 217K ratings behind it against 219, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 39% of PDF Export Pro's written reviews are positive against 45% of PDF Expert's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Export Pro | PDF Expert |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (219 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-export-pro-pdf-editor/id623856305/reviews) | **[4.7 (217K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-expert-editor-and-reader/id743974925/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 219 | **217K** |
| Positive reviews | 39.4% of reviews | **45.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#82** |
| Size | 214 MB | 328 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LiveBird Technologies Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/551521372) | [Readdle Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/285035419) |

## 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 |


### PDF Expert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-expert-editor-and-reader/id743974925)

**Currently charting:** #82 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

Edit, annotate, convert, and sign PDF documents with this comprehensive tool. Features include AI-powered summarization, file merging, compression, and secure password protection. Available across Apple devices for seamless workflow.

**Highlights:** Read, annotate, and mark up PDFs, Fill and sign PDF forms, Edit text and images in PDFs, Convert files to and from PDF, Merge, split, and compress documents, AI-powered summarization and Q&A, Password protection and redaction

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF Expert Premium Trial | $9.99 | per month |
| PDF Expert Premium No Trial | $9.99 | per month |
| PDF Expert for Education | $39.99 | per year |
| PDF Expert Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| PDF Expert Premium New | $49.99 | per year |
| PDF Expert Premium Existing | $49.99 | per year |
| PDF Expert – Premium Editing | $49.99 | per year |
| PDF Expert Mac & iOS | $79.99 | per year |
| PDF Expert Basic | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 💡 Powerful annotation and editing tools
- 🔒 Seamless cloud integration
- 📚 Excellent for reading and organizing PDFs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔒 Subscription model for advanced features
- 🔒 Inconsistent pricing and feature changes
- 🔍 Cluttered and confusing UI in latest update
- 🔍 Reduced customization options for annotations

**Reported bugs**

- Corrupted PDFs after editing
- Sync issues with cloud storage providers
- Unexpected loss of annotations and edits
- Unreliable performance on older iPad models

**Requested features**

- Improved palm rejection for Apple Pencil
- Customizable toolbar and annotation presets
- Better integration with other productivity apps
- More flexible file management and organization
- Ability to create fillable PDF forms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Export Pro free?

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

### Is PDF Expert free?

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

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

PDF Expert is rated higher. PDF Export Pro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 219 ratings, while PDF Expert averages 4.7 from 217K ratings.

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

Neither PDF Export Pro nor PDF Expert shows ads.

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

PDF Export Pro ships an update fortnightly, and PDF Expert fortnightly. Most recently, PDF Export Pro was updated on November 13, 2026 and PDF Expert on November 15, 2026.

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