Comparison

FreeEdit, PDF Editor vs Add Text to PDF

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, edit, and sign documents directly on your iPhone or iPad. Import PDFs and images, add text, draw, highlight, and rearrange pages. Features text recognition and search capabilities for efficient document management.

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, remove, rotate)
  • Text recognition (OCR)
  • Search PDF content
  • Export and share documents
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

Add Text to PDF

Effortlessly add text, notes, and signatures to PDF documents and images. Fill out forms, annotate scanned papers, and label photos with a clean, intuitive interface. All your work is automatically saved for easy access and sharing.

Highlights
  • Add text directly on PDF documents
  • Fill out forms and annotate files
  • Add text and captions to imported photos
  • Insert digital signatures
  • Automatic file saving and organization
  • Offline, secure, and privacy-friendly
Features
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Add Text to PDF – Fill Forms makes working with documents effortless. Whether you want to fill out forms, type notes on scanned papers, or mark up PDFs for work or study, this tool lets you do it all with clarity and precision. Whenever you need to add text to an existing PDF, simply open your file, tap where you want to write, and start typing. It feels natural and fast, with results that look professional. You can even import photos from your gallery and place text or captions directly on top of them, making it useful for labeling receipts, adding titles to images, or filling out forms from scanned documents. Key Features • Add text and write directly on PDF documents • Fill out forms or annotate existing files instantly • Import photos from your gallery and add text or captions • Insert your digital signature anywhere in the document • All your files are automatically saved for quick access • Clean, intuitive design focused on fast editing Why Add Text to PDF – Fill Forms 1. Designed for quick and accurate text editing on PDFs 2. Works seamlessly with both documents and imported images 3. Keeps every file automatically organized and saved 4. Simple, modern interface without distractions 5. Fully offline, secure, and privacy-friendly Adding your signature is simple too. Just draw or import it once and place it wherever needed. Every document you edit or create is automatically saved, so you never lose your work. Your files are organized in one place for easy viewing and sharing whenever you need them. With Add Text to PDF – Fill Forms, editing becomes effortless. Write on PDFs, fill forms, and add notes wherever you need them. Everything you create stays saved automatically, ready to view or share anytime. It’s the simplest way to add text to documents and keep your workflow smooth and organized. Privacy Policy: https://www.onerack.nl/apps/pdf-text/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://www.onerack.nl/apps/pdf-text/terms-and-conditions

Screenshots

FreeEdit, PDF Editor4 screens
Add Text to PDF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Add Text to PDF at 5.0 against FreeEdit, PDF Editor's 4.0. Add Text to PDF also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). FreeEdit, PDF Editor's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (118 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 Add Text to PDF sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Add Text to PDF 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 weekly, Add Text to PDF every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FreeEdit, PDF Editor versus Add Text to PDF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFreeEdit, PDF EditorAdd Text to PDF
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (118 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings118 — better4
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAhmed Abd El Hamid IbrahimOneRack

Customer experience

FreeEdit, PDF Editor

All ratings118 ratings
Positive74.6%
Neutral0.8%
Negative24.6%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Add Text to PDF

All ratings4 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

Add Text to PDF

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly Access3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Pro Yearly Access$29.991 Year

Questions

Is FreeEdit, PDF Editor free?
FreeEdit, PDF Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Add Text to PDF free?
Add Text to PDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FreeEdit, PDF Editor or Add Text to PDF?
Add Text to PDF is rated higher. FreeEdit, PDF Editor averages 4.0 out of 5 from 118 ratings, while Add Text to PDF averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do FreeEdit, PDF Editor or Add Text to PDF have ads?
Neither FreeEdit, PDF Editor nor Add Text to PDF shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FreeEdit, PDF Editor or Add Text to PDF?
FreeEdit, PDF Editor ships an update weekly, and Add Text to PDF every 5 months. Most recently, FreeEdit, PDF Editor was updated on October 30, 2026 and Add Text to PDF on October 26, 2026.

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