# PDFr vs Dot

The clearest difference is rating: PDFr at 5.0 against Dot's 4.5. PDFr also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Dot's advantage is ratings volume (63 vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDFr sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Dot sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PDFr holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dot has 63 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of PDFr's written reviews are positive against 67% of Dot's.

PDFr ships an update every 3 months, Dot every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDFr | Dot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdfr-pdf-editor-converter/id6474760302/reviews)** | [4.5 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-network-and-tracker-scanner/id6689513560/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **63** |
| Positive reviews | **92.9% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 86 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KARINA ROZITE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815266833) | [Neural Nexus LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847756352) |

## What reviewers say

### PDFr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdfr-pdf-editor-converter/id6474760302)

This app allows you to scan documents, convert them to PDF, and edit existing PDF files. You can also add watermarks, signatures, and annotations, as well as manage pages and merge files.

**Highlights:** Scan and convert documents to PDF, Edit PDF files, Add watermarks and signatures, Annotate PDFs, Manage pages and files, Compress and merge PDFs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly trial | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 3-day Trial | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| pdf editor | $29.99 | per year |


### Dot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-network-and-tracker-scanner/id6689513560)

Scan for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices to understand your network environment. This tool helps enhance your privacy and security by identifying connected devices. Many advanced features require a subscription.

**Highlights:** Wi-Fi Scanner, Bluetooth Scanner, Privacy Preservation, Network Analysis, Signal Detection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| hidden camera detector | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| wifi analyzer | $9.99 | per month |
| spyware removal iphone | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDFr free?

PDFr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dot free?

Dot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PDFr or Dot?

PDFr is rated higher. PDFr averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Dot averages 4.5 from 63 ratings.

### Do PDFr or Dot have ads?

Neither PDFr nor Dot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PDFr or Dot?

PDFr ships an update every 3 months, and Dot every 3 weeks. Most recently, PDFr was updated on October 24, 2026 and Dot on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*