Comparison

PDF Document Editor, Read Book vs GigTime

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

Head to head
About

PDF Document Editor, Read Book

Features
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The ultimate PDF Editor and PDF Reader: + Add text, images, signatures to PDF easily. + Read PDF Books and annotate them. + Highlight, underline and strikethrough text. + Draw on PDF pages. + Get all text from your PDF with OCR PDF feature. + Manage your pages. + Converter to and from PDF. + Export and Share your edited files. Edit PDFs with Photos. Add photos and images to the pdf. + Import files, tables, slides and docs from iCloud. + Import photos from Photo Library. PDF Signature: + Sign documents professionally. + Create and save your e-signature to use it in a few taps. + Sign documents and fill forms in a few taps. PDF Scanner: + Scan documents or books to PDF. + OCR PDF. PDF Management, Manage pages in PDFs: + Merge PDF. + Combine PDF. + Split PDF. + Add, rotate, extract, reorder and delete pages in PDF files. PDF Converter: + Choose the format to which you want to convert the file. + Convert or open Word, Excel PowerPoint, TIFF, JPEG, PNG files to PDF. + Image to PDF. Document Protection: All documents are stored locally on your device, they are not available to us, nor to third parties. Subscription pricing and terms: Premium subscriptions are available to get full access in the app with flexible plans with a 3 days trial period. This app includes an auto-renewable subscription (Premium Subscription): Premium Subscription provides all features. And you get full access to the app. Payment will be charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration/price selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period. You can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your Apple Account Settings after purchase. Also you can tap the "Manage Subscription" menu option in the App Settings. Any unused portion of the free initial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Manage Subscription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lnzcOaOt8fnvQvkCknEccAkbdRIPG993Ha-B6gVZDdQ/edit?usp=sharing Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZpQXpsDtzX6j0Y5vE3_qF8FMf7OVUMl-UAdmxqzl6A4/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LYQ3HA4uiyBMDVA6s_Ms9Z4NqoRoFESt6U4ZDRmr1jk/edit?usp=sharing

About

GigTime

Features
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GigTime is a simple, powerful time tracking app built for freelancers and independent contractors. Track your hours, manage clients and projects, create professional invoices, and get paid โ€” all in one place. Whether you log time retroactively or use the built-in timer, GigTime makes it easy to stay on top of your billable hours across all your devices. KEY FEATURES โ€ข Time Tracking โ€” Log hours with a flexible entry grid or use the real-time timer that syncs across all your devices โ€ข Client Management โ€” Organize your clients with contact details, default rates, and project associations โ€ข Project Organization โ€” Create projects under clients with custom colors and hourly rates โ€ข Professional Invoices โ€” Generate and send invoices directly from your tracked time with customizable templates, tax rates, and payment terms โ€ข Weekly Overview โ€” See your logged hours at a glance with daily and weekly summaries โ€ข Multi-Device Sync โ€” Start a timer on your phone, stop it on your computer. Everything stays in sync in real time โ€ข Dark Mode โ€” Work comfortably day or night BUILT FOR FREELANCERS GigTime focuses on what matters: logging your time and getting paid. No bloated project management features, no team collaboration overhead โ€” just clean, fast time tracking designed for people who work for themselves. โ€ข Billable and non-billable hour tracking โ€ข Per-project and per-client hourly rates โ€ข Quick entry for logging time after the fact โ€ข Search and filter your time entries INVOICING MADE SIMPLE Turn your tracked time into professional invoices in seconds. Customize your invoice template with your business details, add tax rates, set payment terms, and send directly to your clients via email. FREE TO USE Get started for free with ads. Upgrade to Premium to remove ads and unlock the full experience. Track time. Get paid. It's that simple. Terms of Use: https://gigtime.app/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://gigtime.app/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

PDF Document Editor, Read Book4 screens
GigTime4 screens

Verdict

The call

PDF Document Editor, Read Book and GigTime are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters โ€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. PDF Document Editor, Read Book sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and GigTime sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Document Editor, Read Book ships an update every 9 days, GigTime weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
PDF Document Editor, Read Book versus GigTime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF Document Editor, Read BookGigTime
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size33 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleksandr BilykWebsites Matter, LLC

In-app purchases

6 purchases

PDF Document Editor, Read Book

Subscriptions6
  • PDF Editor: PDF Reader, Sign3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • PDF Editor: PDF Reader, Sign3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • PDF Editor: PDF Reader, Sign3 Days trial$5.991 Month
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  • PDF Editor: PDF Reader, Sign3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • PDF Editor: PDF Reader, Sign3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • PDF Editor: PDF Reader, Sign3 Days trial$34.991 Year
2 purchases

GigTime

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Gigtime Yearly Pro1 Month trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is PDF Document Editor, Read Book free?
PDF Document Editor, Read Book is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GigTime free?
GigTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PDF Document Editor, Read Book or GigTime have ads?
Neither PDF Document Editor, Read Book nor GigTime shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PDF Document Editor, Read Book or GigTime?
PDF Document Editor, Read Book ships an update every 9 days, and GigTime weekly. Most recently, PDF Document Editor, Read Book was updated on September 17, 2026 and GigTime on September 19, 2026.

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