# FreeEdit, PDF Editor vs Add Text to PDF

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | FreeEdit, PDF Editor | Add Text to PDF |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (118 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freeedit-pdf-editor/id6443924932/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/add-text-to-pdf-fill-forms/id6754977883/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **118** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 56 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ahmed Abd El Hamid Ibrahim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648035681) | [OneRack](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792950973) |

## What reviewers say

### FreeEdit, PDF Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freeedit-pdf-editor/id6443924932)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.49 | per month |
| 3 Months Subscription | $3.49 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $11.49 | per year |


### Add Text to PDF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/add-text-to-pdf-fill-forms/id6754977883)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Yearly Access | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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