Comparison

PDF Reader vs PDF Tools

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

Head to head
About

PDF Reader

Easily convert images and documents into high-quality PDF files. Protect your PDFs with strong passwords and share them with friends and family. The app keeps a record of your recent files for quick access.

Highlights
  • Image to PDF conversion
  • PDF password protection
  • Share and print PDFs
  • Recent files dashboard
  • Document merging and splitting
Features
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Image to PDF Reader helps you to convert your photos into High-Quality PDF Documents. Steps to use PDF Reader : 1. Select images or docs file with select button. 2. Once the conversion finished, you can see all extracted pdf in the folder with PDF Reader. 3. Share the PDFs files with Friends & Family. Main Functions: • PDF Password Protect PDF Document with Strong Password. Always set a password to your important Document • SHARE OR PRINT PDF Share PDF to your Friends! • RECENT FILES The application saves your important document to your device and it will be shown to your dashboard! IF You Like US! PlEASE GIVE US FIVE STARS RATE!

About

PDF Tools

Easily create, merge, split, and reorder PDF pages from photos or existing documents. This app offers a user-friendly interface for managing PDFs on the go, perfect for students and professionals.

Highlights
  • Convert photos to PDF
  • Merge multiple PDF files
  • Split PDFs into separate files
  • Reorder and delete PDF pages
  • User-friendly interface
  • High-quality output
Features
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PDF Tools is your all-in-one PDF app for iOS. Create PDFs from photos, merge multiple files, split PDFs into separate documents, and reorder or delete pages—all in a simple, user-friendly interface. Perfect for students, professionals, and anyone who works with documents on the go. Key Features: Photos to PDF • Convert photos from your library into a professional PDF document • Combine up to 20 photos into a single PDF • Drag-and-drop reordering to arrange pages exactly how you want • Multiple page sizes: A4, Letter, Legal, A5, or B5 • Image fit options: Fit maintains aspect ratio, Fill crops to fit the page • High-quality output optimized for printing and sharing Reorder & Delete PDF Pages • Open any PDF and rearrange pages with intuitive drag-and-drop • Remove unwanted pages in a few taps • Save and share your edited PDF with ease Split PDF • Split one PDF into multiple files • Choose exactly where to split—by page or section • Get separate PDFs ready to share Merge PDFs • Combine multiple PDF files into one document • Select several PDFs and merge them in your chosen order • Ideal for assembling reports, contracts, or portfolios Perfect For: • Document scanning and archiving • Creating photo albums and portfolios • Sharing multiple images in one file • Organizing receipts and invoices • Merging reports or contracts • Splitting large PDFs for easier sharing • Reordering or removing pages before sending PDF Tools gives you everything you need to create, edit, and manage PDFs on your iPhone or iPad. Download now and handle all your PDF tasks in one app.

Screenshots

PDF Reader4 screens
PDF Tools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PDF Reader at 13.0 against PDF Tools's 17.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PDF Reader against 5.0 for PDF Tools. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PDF Reader versus PDF Tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF ReaderPDF Tools
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings22
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNinesharp Technology Co., LtdPixelWave LLC

In-app purchases

None

PDF Reader

No in-app purchases

None

PDF Tools

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PDF Reader free?
PDF Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PDF Tools free?
PDF Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PDF Reader or PDF Tools?
PDF Reader and PDF Tools are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do PDF Reader or PDF Tools have ads?
Both PDF Reader and PDF Tools show ads.

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