Comparison

FreeEdit, PDF Editor vs PDF Manager

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

Head to head
About

FreeEdit, PDF Editor

Easily scan, read, and edit documents directly on your iPhone or iPad. Add text, draw, highlight, sign, and manage PDF pages. Convert images and photos into editable PDFs with text recognition.

Highlights
  • Scan documents to PDF
  • Import and edit PDFs/images
  • Add text and draw with Apple Pencil
  • Highlight and sign documents
  • Manage PDF pages (insert, delete, rotate)
  • Text recognition (OCR)
  • Search PDF content
Features
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Scan, Read, Edit using only your iPhone and iPad. Scan Any Document On The Go - Scan Documents and save as PDF. - Import PDF, images, photos to Read, Edit, Sign & OCR. - Tap to instantly add text or write using apple pencil. - All Scanned & Imported Documents are Completely Readable & Editable - Read, Edit, draw, highlight and Sign any Document. - Insert, Remove, Rearrange & Rotate PDF Pages. - Text recognition. - Search PDF. - Export and share your results with others. You can choose any of the available plans by upgrading to Subscription Version. All payments will be charged to your Apple Account ID. The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions After Purchase by going to your App Store account settings. We are love to hear from you any suggestions. Link to Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PDF Manager

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for managing PDF files. It allows users to create, edit, split, rotate, sign, and protect PDFs. Features include text recognition from scans and images, with a focus on security and offline functionality.

Highlights
  • Create PDFs from images and documents
  • Split and merge PDF pages
  • Add electronic signatures
  • Password protect and remove protection
  • Recognize text from scans (OCR)
  • Edit and rotate PDF pages
  • Offline PDF processing
Features
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A powerful and easy-to-use application for comprehensive work with PDF files. It combines all the necessary functions in one tool, from creating documents to protecting and editing them. Ideal for students, office staff, and anyone who needs to process PDF files quickly and efficiently. Main functions: Creating a PDF Convert images, text documents, or scans to a high‑quality PDF file in a couple of taps. Popular formats are supported: JPG, PNG, DOCX, TXT, etc. Split PDF Easily select the desired pages and split a large document into several small files for easy sending or storage. Page Rotation Correct the orientation of individual pages or the entire document — you will no longer have to print and scan again. Signature of documents Add an electronic signature directly to the application: draw it by hand, upload an image, or use the text version. PDF Protection Set a password for the document to restrict access or prohibit editing. Set up the viewing and printing rights for maximum security. Removing protection Open protected PDF files if you know the password. Restore access to your documents without unnecessary difficulties. Text Recognition (OCR) Turn scans and images into editable text. Multiple languages are supported — extract information from any documents. Why choose Manager PDF? A simple interface — all the tools are at hand, everyone can figure it out. High speed — processing files without delay, even on weak devices. Security — the data remains on your device, no information is transferred to the cloud. Offline mode — work with PDF without an internet connection. No ads — no annoying banners during operation. Compact size — the application does not take up much space in the smartphone's memory. Download Manager PDF now and manage your documents easily and efficiently! Privacy policy: https://poison-studio.am/index.php/manager-pdf/manager-pdf-privacy-policy/ Terms & Conditions: https://poison-studio.am/index.php/manager-pdf/manager-pdf-terms-conditions/

Screenshots

FreeEdit, PDF Editor4 screens
PDF Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PDF Manager at 5.0 against FreeEdit, PDF Editor's 4.0. FreeEdit, PDF Editor's advantage is ratings volume (118 vs 4) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.6). 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. FreeEdit, PDF Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and PDF Manager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PDF Manager holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FreeEdit, PDF Editor has 118 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FreeEdit, PDF Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, PDF Manager every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FreeEdit, PDF Editor versus PDF Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFreeEdit, PDF EditorPDF Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (118 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings118 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB40 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAhmed Abd El Hamid IbrahimLLC Poison Studio

Customer experience

FreeEdit, PDF Editor

All ratings108 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral0.9%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

PDF Manager

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

In-app purchases

3 purchases

FreeEdit, PDF Editor

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$1.491 Month
  • 3 Months Subscription3 Days trial$3.493 Months
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$11.491 Year
2 purchases

PDF Manager

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Annual Premium$19.991 Year

Questions

Is FreeEdit, PDF Editor free?
FreeEdit, PDF Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Manager free?
PDF Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FreeEdit, PDF Editor or PDF Manager?
PDF Manager is rated higher. FreeEdit, PDF Editor averages 4.0 out of 5 from 118 ratings, while PDF Manager averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do FreeEdit, PDF Editor or PDF Manager have ads?
Neither FreeEdit, PDF Editor nor PDF Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FreeEdit, PDF Editor or PDF Manager?
FreeEdit, PDF Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, and PDF Manager every 11 days. Most recently, FreeEdit, PDF Editor was updated on October 24, 2026 and PDF Manager on October 24, 2026.

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