Comparison

PDF Editor vs Qlyx Pro

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

Head to head
About

PDF Editor

This app offers robust PDF editing and compression tools, allowing you to reduce file sizes by up to 90% while preserving quality. It also provides features for annotating, filling forms, signing documents, and managing PDFs.

Highlights
  • Powerful PDF compression up to 90%
  • Edit text, add annotations, and shapes
  • Fill forms and add digital signatures
  • Highlight, underline, and strikethrough text
  • Split, merge, and convert documents
  • Scan documents using your camera
Features
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Edit the actual text inside your PDFs—change words, fonts, sizes, and colors, swap out images, and fix typos right on your iPhone or iPad. PDF Editor brings desktop-class editing to your pocket, then lets you annotate, sign, fill forms, and share in seconds. EDIT TEXT & IMAGES DIRECTLY • Tap any paragraph to rewrite, restyle, or delete text • Change fonts, sizes, colors, and alignment • Add, move, resize, or replace images • Fix typos and update documents without a computer ANNOTATE & MARK UP • Highlight, underline, and strikethrough • Add comments, sticky notes, shapes, and arrows • Draw freehand with your finger or Apple Pencil • Insert stamps and custom watermarks SIGN & FILL FORMS • Sign with your finger or a saved signature • Fill out interactive and flat forms • Add dates, checkmarks, and text fields ORGANIZE & CONVERT • Merge, split, reorder, rotate, and delete pages • Scan paper documents with your camera • Convert photos and images to PDF • Extract or duplicate pages SHRINK FILE SIZES • Compress large PDFs to make them easy to email and share • Pick the compression level that fits your needs Whether you're editing a contract, marking up research, or fixing a typo before a deadline, PDF Editor gives you everything you need to work with PDFs—right on your iPhone and iPad. Terms of service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://site.innovaapps.ai/policies/translatorprivacypolicy

About

Qlyx Pro

Features
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Qlyx Pro is a fast, practical QR and barcode companion from Hypercraft Studios. SCAN INSTANTLY Point your camera at a QR code or barcode and get the content right away—links, text, product codes and more. CREATE YOUR OWN CODES Generate QR codes for: • Website links • Plain text • Email • Phone numbers • SMS messages • Wi-Fi networks • Locations (geo) • Contact cards (vCard) BUILT FOR DAILY USE • Scan history • One-tap copy and share • Haptic feedback options • Multi-language interface • Clean, focused design GO PRO Upgrade to Pro for an ad-free experience and unlock the full Qlyx workflow. Privacy-minded and easy to use—whether you are sharing Wi-Fi with guests, exchanging contact details, or scanning at events and stores. WHY QLYX PRO • Free QR code scanner and barcode reader for everyday use • Built-in QR code generator for Wi-Fi QR, vCard contact cards, URLs, SMS and more • Open links, copy text, and share scan results in one tap • Ideal for events, stores, restaurants, offices and travel • Lightweight QR scanner app with a clean multi-language UI Search-friendly: QR scanner, barcode scanner, QR code reader, QR code maker, Wi-Fi QR generator. Developed by Hypercraft Studios. https://qlyx.hypercraft.tr/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://qlyx.hypercraft.tr/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://qlyx.hypercraft.tr/privacy.html

Screenshots

PDF Editor4 screens
Qlyx Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Qlyx Pro at daily against PDF Editor's every 2 months. 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. PDF Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Qlyx Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Editor ships an update every 2 months, Qlyx Pro daily. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PDF Editor versus Qlyx Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF EditorQlyx Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (67 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings67 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlex Gameli HeymanBURAK CENAN

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PDF Editor

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly PDF Editor3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Monthly PDF Editor$9.991 Month
One-time1
  • PDF one time Edit$2.99
2 purchases

Qlyx Pro

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly Pro$1.997 Days
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$19.99

Questions

Is PDF Editor free?
PDF Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Qlyx Pro free?
Qlyx Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PDF Editor or Qlyx Pro have ads?
Neither PDF Editor nor Qlyx Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PDF Editor or Qlyx Pro?
PDF Editor ships an update every 2 months, and Qlyx Pro daily. Most recently, PDF Editor was updated on September 28, 2026 and Qlyx Pro on September 12, 2026.

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