Comparison

PDF Editor vs PDF Reader Pro

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

Head to head
About

PDF Editor

Edit, read, scan, and convert PDF documents with a comprehensive suite of tools. Annotate, draw, and sign your files with ease. This app offers offline functionality and supports collaboration.

Highlights
  • Edit and annotate PDF documents
  • Scan physical documents to PDF
  • Convert various file types to PDF
  • Convert PDF to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Sign documents electronically
  • Collaborate by sharing PDF files
  • Work offline
Features
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Edit, Read, Scan, Convert, Annotate & Sign Your PDF Documents With A1 PDF EDITOR! A1 PDF EDITOR is your all-in-one PDF converter, reader and editor app. It allows you to view, scan, edit, annotate, convert, draw and sign PDFs, allowing you to handle your important documents in an easy, breezy and safe way! KEY FEATURES: → PDF EDITOR: Edit & Annotate Documents Easily: • Edit PDF, write, annotate and leave comments easily on your doc with our customizable sticky notes and intuitive drawing tools. • Highlight key passages, add text boxes for in-depth comments, and respond to existing annotations. (Apple Pencil support on iPad Pro for enhanced precision). → PDF READER: View & Read PDF Documents: • Received a document you need to view and read? Our app lets you view any type of document which is easy to read with our high quality PDF opener app. → PDF SCANNER: Scan Physical Documents: • Scan your physical documents and convert them into universally readable documents using your phone’s camera. • Our advanced scanning technology ensures your scanned PDFs look professional with automatic perspective correction, color adjustments, and intelligent cropping tools. → PDF CONVERTER: Convert to PDF from different Documents: • Word Document → PDF • Excel Spreadsheets → PDF • Presentations → PDF • Images (JPG, PNG) → PDF • Plain Text (TXT) → PDF → PDF to FILES: Convert PDF to any document easily: • PDF → Word Document • PDF → Excel Spreadsheets • PDF → Presentations → PDF SIGNATURE: Sign Documents Without Hassle: • Fill out your forms and sign without any hassle using your finger or Apple pencil. • Our electronic signature system makes sure your original signatures look just as good and accurate on your PDF documents. → SHARE & EXPORT & COLLABORATE: • Invite colleagues or clients to collaborate by effortlessly sharing PDF files via email, link, or text message. • Set permission levels for recipients, allowing them to view, edit, or sign the PDF document according to your needs. • Print, fax, or convert any doc to PDF - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint formats for maximum flexibility → MORE TOOLS: • Insert Images & Draw Effortlessly • Unleash your creative side by inserting images, editing images and using our multiple PDF tools to draw and beautify your documents. Why Should You Choose A1 PDF EDITOR? • Compatible With All Apple Devices - iPhone (iOS 15.0 or later), iPad (iPadOS 15.0 or later), Mac (macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later) • All In One PDF App - No need to download multiple apps to scan, edit, convert, or annotate docs; this one app allows you to do it all effortlessly! • Work Offline - Fluctuating internet? No need to panic! Work offline and the changes will be synced as soon as you are back online :D • Free Premium Trial - Unlock the Full Potential with a Free Trial. Experience all the premium features of A1 PDF EDITOR free for 3 days! Choose a subscription plan that best suits your needs and cancel anytime without obligation. Please note: Subscriptions are charged through your App Store account. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription through your App Store account settings after purchase. What are you waiting for? No need to download multiple PDF apps. Make your life easier with the A1 PDF EDITOR today! Terms of use - https://blog.a1apps.co/terms-of-use-a1-pdf-editor/ Privacy Policy - https://a1office.co/ios-privacy-policy/

About

PDF Reader Pro

This app allows you to read, edit, annotate, sign, and manage PDF documents on your iPhone and iPad. It includes features for scanning, merging, splitting, converting, and securing PDFs, with iCloud sync for seamless cross-device access.

Highlights
  • PDF Viewer & Reader
  • Scan Documents to PDF
  • Sign & Manage Signatures
  • Annotate & Markup PDFs
  • Merge, Split, Compress PDFs
  • Convert Images/Text to PDF
  • iCloud Sync
Features
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PDF Reader Pro is the all-in-one PDF app for iPhone and iPad. Read, edit, annotate, sign, and manage all your PDF documents with powerful tools and an intuitive interface. KEY FEATURES - PDF Viewer & Reader Open and read PDF files with smooth scrolling. Switch between vertical, horizontal, and single page view modes. Search text, zoom in, and navigate pages effortlessly. - Scan Documents Use your camera to scan paper documents and convert them to PDF instantly. Multi-page scanning supported. - Sign Documents Create your personal signature, save it, and add it to any PDF. Manage multiple signatures with iCloud sync. - Annotate & Markup Highlight text, draw freehand, add text notes, and insert images. Choose from multiple colors, fonts, and pen styles. - PDF Editing Tools Merge multiple PDFs into one. Split PDFs by page range. Compress files to reduce size. Add or remove password protection. Add watermarks. Extract text from PDFs. - Convert to PDF Convert images, text files, and web pages to PDF format easily. - Organize & Manage Sort files by name, date, or size. Bookmark important documents. Rename, share, and print PDFs. - iCloud Sync Sync your PDFs and signatures across all your Apple devices seamlessly. - Pro Version Remove all ads, unlock unlimited PDF storage, and access all premium tools with a subscription. Terms of Use: https://spacenodehq.web.app/pdf-reader/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://spacenodehq.web.app/pdf-reader/privacy.html

Screenshots

PDF Editor4 screens
PDF Reader Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: PDF Editor at 8.2K against PDF Reader Pro's 3. PDF Editor also leads on chart position (#38 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). PDF Reader Pro's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. PDF Editor sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and PDF Reader Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PDF Reader Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Editor has 8.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Editor ships an update fortnightly, PDF Reader Pro every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
PDF Editor versus PDF Reader Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF EditorPDF Reader Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (8.2K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings8.2K — better3
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#38 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size208 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRhophi Analytics LLPSpace Node Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

PDF Editor

All ratings8,181 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral2.4%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews140 reviews
Positive37.9%
Neutral1.4%
Negative60.7%

PDF Reader Pro

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

PDF Editor

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to save or export PDFs
  • Editing tools not working as expected
  • Subscription issues and billing problems

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add option to delete pages
  • Improve save/export functionality
  • Introduce a one-time purchase option

PDF Reader Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

15 purchases

PDF Editor

Subscriptions14
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium Weekly$9.997 Days
Show 11 more
  • Pro Weekly Plan3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Pro Weekly Plan7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Pro Weekly Plan7 Days trial2 variants$11.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly3 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Pro Weekly Plan3 Days trial$12.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$16.991 Month
  • Black Friday Premium Sale3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$49.99
2 purchases

PDF Reader Pro

Subscriptions2
  • PDF Reader Pro Version3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • PDF Reader Pro Version3 Days trial$14.991 Month

Questions

Is PDF Editor free?
PDF Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Reader Pro free?
PDF Reader Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PDF Editor or PDF Reader Pro?
PDF Reader Pro is rated higher. PDF Editor averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.2K ratings, while PDF Reader Pro averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do PDF Editor or PDF Reader Pro have ads?
Neither PDF Editor nor PDF Reader Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PDF Editor or PDF Reader Pro?
PDF Editor ships an update fortnightly, and PDF Reader Pro every 8 days. Most recently, PDF Editor was updated on October 25, 2026 and PDF Reader Pro on October 25, 2026.

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