# PDF Editor vs PDF Reader

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PDF Reader at none against PDF Editor's 3. PDF Reader also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. PDF Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Editor | PDF Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Size | 35 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [国良 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718037062) | [斌 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503434148) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-scan-and-convert/id6498625618)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WEEKLY ACCESS | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| MONTHLY ACCESS | $14.99 | per month |
| YEARLY ACCESS | $29.99 | per year |


### PDF Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-pdf-scanner/id6743303943)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Editor free?

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

### Is PDF Reader free?

PDF Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do PDF Editor or PDF Reader have ads?

PDF Editor shows ads; PDF Reader does not.

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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.*