# PDF Editor © vs Word Editor

The clearest difference is rating: Word Editor at 4.7 against PDF Editor ©'s 3.0. Word Editor also leads on review sentiment (34% vs 0%) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 2). PDF Editor ©'s advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Editor © sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Word Editor sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Word Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Word Editor has 1.5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of PDF Editor ©'s written reviews are positive against 34% of Word Editor's.

PDF Editor © ships an update every 2 months, Word Editor fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Editor © | Word Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor/id6596751792/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-editor-edit-office-word/id6736898512/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **34.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#132** |
| Size | 56 MB | 182 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ultra Logic Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1740891162) | [A1Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/6801470556) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Editor ©

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor/id6596751792)

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for managing PDF documents. It allows for conversion, compression, signing, and editing of PDFs, along with seamless sharing and auto-save features to enhance productivity.

**Highlights:** Versatile file conversion (photo/text to PDF, PDF to Word/JPG), Efficient PDF compression, Convenient document signing (e-signature), Comprehensive PDF editing, Seamless sharing and auto-save

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Year Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Plan | $49.99 | per year |


### Word Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-editor-edit-office-word/id6736898512)

**Currently charting:** #132 Top Grossing · Productivity, #181 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Edit and manage Word documents, spreadsheets, and presentations on your mobile device. Convert files to PDF, collaborate in real-time, and access your work offline or via cloud sync. Offers a free trial for premium features.

**Highlights:** Edit and format Word documents (DOC, DOCX), Create and edit spreadsheets (XLS, XLSX), Create and edit presentations (PPT), Convert files to PDF, View various file formats, Cloud sync with Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Real-time collaboration and sharing, Offline access to documents

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great word editor
- 👍 User-friendly
- 💡 Helpful for kids' registration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work properly
- 💰 Requires paid subscription
- 🤑 Deceptive billing practices
- 🤬 Poor customer service

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes frequently
- Loses work when app is closed
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Highlight and resize text
- Free version with basic functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Editor © free?

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

### Is Word Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PDF Editor © or Word Editor?

Word Editor is rated higher. PDF Editor © averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Word Editor averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do PDF Editor © or Word Editor have ads?

Neither PDF Editor © nor Word Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Editor © or Word Editor?

PDF Editor © ships an update every 2 months, and Word Editor fortnightly. Most recently, PDF Editor © was updated on October 13, 2026 and Word Editor on October 30, 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.*