# PDF Reader vs PDF Tools

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.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Reader | PDF Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-pdf-edit/id6444075154/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-tools-create-and-edit-pdfs/id6757467950/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 14 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ninesharp Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631967177) | [PixelWave LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813104661) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-pdf-edit/id6444075154)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### PDF Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-tools-create-and-edit-pdfs/id6757467950)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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