# PDF Converter vs PDF Editor

The clearest difference is monetization model: PDF Editor at free with in-app purchases against PDF Converter's subscription. PDF Editor also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14 vs 18). PDF Converter's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.9) and review sentiment (80% vs 57%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Converter sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and PDF Editor sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.90 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PDF Converter holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Converter has 44 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of PDF Converter's written reviews are positive against 57% of PDF Editor's.

PDF Converter ships an update every 5 days, PDF Editor every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Converter | PDF Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-converter-scan-and-convert/id6670445573/reviews)** | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-reader-and-converter/id6743733652/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **44** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **79.5% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 30 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **14** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Liridon Cela](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852510561) | [Shenzhen Miguo Qudong Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721850272) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Converter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-converter-scan-and-convert/id6670445573)

Easily convert and scan documents, photos, and files into high-quality PDFs. Digitize paperwork, organize files, and share your PDFs quickly with a user-friendly interface. Perfect for on-the-go document management.

**Highlights:** Fast PDF conversion, Built-in document scanner, High-resolution PDF output, Easy file organization, Share and export PDFs

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF Converter: Scanner・Convert | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Converter & Image Scanner | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Converter | $19.99 | per month |
| PDF Scanner | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and practical
- 👍 Very helpful
- 👍 Nice app
- 👍 Good

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Annoying bots in comments
- 💰 Asks for money
- 🐛 Shuts down phone
- 🐛 Won't show converted PDF
- Charging without authorization

**Reported bugs**

- App shuts down phone
- App won't show converted PDF


### PDF Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-reader-and-converter/id6743733652)

This app is a comprehensive PDF toolkit for scanning, editing, converting, and managing your documents. It allows for text and image editing, page rearrangement, and conversion to various formats like Word, Excel, and JPG. Secure your files with password protection and organize them efficiently.

**Highlights:** Full PDF editing (text, images, annotations), Convert PDFs to Word, Excel, JPG, PNG, TXT, PPT, Scan documents to editable PDFs, Fill and sign PDF forms, Merge and split PDF files, Password protection for documents, Organize and manage PDFs with tags

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WEEKLY ACCESS | $9.90 | per 7 days |
| MONTHLY ACCESS | $9.90 | per month |
| MONTHLY ACCESS | $19.90 | per month |
| QUARTERLY ACCESS | $29.90 | per 3 months |
| YEARLY ACCESS | $99.90 | per year |
| Monthly | $9.90 | one-time |
| 10次卡 | $20.00 | one-time |
| 100次卡 | $188.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Converter free?

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

### Is PDF Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PDF Converter or PDF Editor?

PDF Converter is rated higher. PDF Converter averages 4.4 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while PDF Editor averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.

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

Neither PDF Converter nor PDF Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Converter or PDF Editor?

PDF Converter ships an update every 5 days, and PDF Editor every 9 days. Most recently, PDF Converter was updated on November 4, 2026 and PDF 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.*