# PDF Splitter + PDF Merge vs Split PDF

The clearest difference is rating: PDF Splitter + PDF Merge at 4.5 against Split PDF's 3.0. PDF Splitter + PDF Merge also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (139 vs 2). Split PDF's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Splitter + PDF Merge sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Split PDF sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PDF Splitter + PDF Merge holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Splitter + PDF Merge has 139 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of PDF Splitter + PDF Merge's written reviews are positive against 100% of Split PDF's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PDF Splitter + PDF Merge ships an update every 3 months, Split PDF monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Splitter + PDF Merge | Split PDF |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (139 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-splitter-plus-pdf-merge/id651952889/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-pdf-extract-pdf-pages/id1612829338/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **139** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 88.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [青青 余](https://appshunter.io/developer/633344484) | [talha rehman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573036144) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Splitter + PDF Merge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-splitter-plus-pdf-merge/id651952889)

Easily combine multiple PDF files into a single document or extract specific pages from existing PDFs. This tool supports merging password-protected files if the password is known.

**Highlights:** Extract pages from PDF, Merge specified pages of multiple PDFs, Merge password-protected PDFs, Combine PDFs into one

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock（without restriction） | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock iOS without restriction | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick and efficient
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 👍 Reliable and consistent
- 👍 Excellent value for free app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with sorting/reordering files
- 🐛 Limitations on number of files
- 🔧 Outdated or basic interface design
- 💰 Requests payment after trial period

**Reported bugs**

- Corrupts text in merged PDF documents
- Paid version does not work as expected

**Requested features**

- Add page preview functionality
- Allow merging of other file types (not just PDFs)
- Improve file sorting/reordering capabilities
- Provide more customization options


### Split PDF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-pdf-extract-pdf-pages/id1612829338)

This tool allows users to split, merge, rearrange, and delete pages within PDF files. It also offers features to compress PDFs, add watermarks, convert images to PDF, and convert PDFs to JPG. The app provides a secure and user-friendly interface for efficient PDF management.

**Highlights:** Split PDF pages, Merge PDF files, Rearrange PDF pages, Delete PDF pages, Compress PDF, Convert Image to PDF, Convert PDF to JPG

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium User - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium User - Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Become a premium user | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Splitter + PDF Merge free?

PDF Splitter + PDF Merge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Split PDF free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PDF Splitter + PDF Merge or Split PDF?

PDF Splitter + PDF Merge is rated higher. PDF Splitter + PDF Merge averages 4.5 out of 5 from 139 ratings, while Split PDF averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do PDF Splitter + PDF Merge or Split PDF have ads?

Split PDF shows ads; PDF Splitter + PDF Merge does not.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Splitter + PDF Merge or Split PDF?

PDF Splitter + PDF Merge ships an update every 3 months, and Split PDF monthly. Most recently, PDF Splitter + PDF Merge was updated on September 23, 2026 and Split PDF on September 9, 2026.

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