Comparison

PDF Viewer vs PDFs

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

Head to head
About

PDF Viewer

Easily convert various file formats to PDF and back again. This app supports conversions from images, documents, and presentations, allowing you to manage and share your files efficiently. It also offers OCR capabilities to convert photos into editable text.

Highlights
  • Convert JPG, Word, Excel, PPT to PDF
  • Convert PDF to other formats
  • Share and save converted files
  • Access conversion history
  • Pull files from iCloud or gallery
  • Convert Photos to Text (OCR)
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PDF Viewer makes file conversions easy, fast, and completely free. Convert files like JPG, Word, Excel, PPT, and more to PDF or convert PDFs back to other formats all from your iPhone.  Here’s what you can do with PDF Viewer: ● Convert files from popular formats like JPG, DOC, XLS, PPT, TXT, RTF, EPUB, and many more to PDF ● Convert PDF files back into various formats ● Share or save your converted files directly to iCloud or other apps ● Access and manage your conversion history ● Pull files from iCloud, your photo gallery, or capture a new image for conversion ● Share converted files via iMessage, open them in other apps, print, or save them to your Files app ● Convert Photos to Text ———————————————————— ◆ How to convert files with PDF Viewer ◆ 1. Select the file you want to convert 2. Choose your desired output format (PDF or another) 3. Tap the “Convert” button 4. Your file will be instantly converted (you can then save it, share it, or access it from your history) ———————————————————— PDF Viewer subscription policy: Once you sign up to PDF Viewer Premium, you will have full access to all of PDF Viewer’s features for free for 3 days. You can cancel your subscription any time and you will be sent a reminder before your PDF Viewer subscription begins after your trial. PDF Viewer Premium Subscription: - With a PDF Viewer Premium subscription you have access to all of PDF Viewer’s advanced PDF editing features, and access to all future updates. - PDF Viewer Premium monthly subscription is billed monthly for $4.99, and payment will be charged to iTunes Account after a 3 day free trial. - Subscription automatically renews 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, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions can be managed by the user and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to the user's iPhone Settings -> Apple ID -> Subscriptions. ———————————————————— Connect with us on X and Instagram: @AndrewLeeReal Have any questions or recommendations? Feel free to reach out to me at: Andrew@AndrewLee.Ventures Privacy Policy: http://andrewlee.ventures/privacy Terms of Use: http://andrewlee.ventures/terms

About

PDFs

This app allows you to easily combine, split, secure, and customize PDF documents. It offers features like watermarking, page reordering, and password protection, all while working offline for enhanced privacy and speed.

Highlights
  • Merge multiple PDF files
  • Split large files or extract pages
  • Lock and unlock PDFs with passwords
  • Add custom text or image watermarks
  • Organize, reorder, and rotate pages
  • Offline processing for privacy
Features
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Effortlessly Edit, Protect & Organise PDFs Take full control of your PDF documents with PDFs: Merge & Split – your all-in-one PDF editor for combining, splitting, securing, and customising your files. Whether you're handling work reports, study materials, or legal documents, this app makes PDF editing simple, fast, and offline-friendly. Key Features: - Merge PDFs: Combine multiple PDF files into a single document. - Split PDFs: Extract specific pages or split large files into smaller ones. - Lock & Unlock PDFs: Protect PDFs with a password or remove existing security. - Add Watermark: Insert custom watermarks (text or image) to protect your content. - Add Page Numbers: Number your PDF pages for better readability and organisation. - Organise Pages: Reorder, rotate, delete, or duplicate pages with ease. - Rotate PDFs: Rotate individual pages or the entire document. - Secure Your Files: Add encryption for extra privacy. - Convert & Export: Save your PDFs in various formats for seamless sharing. - Offline Support: Process all files locally on your device, no internet needed. Subscription & Pricing Options: Unlock all premium tools with flexible pricing: Weekly Plan – Perfect for temporary tasks Monthly Plan – Ideal for students and professionals Yearly Plan – Best value for long-term users Lifetime Access – One-time payment for unlimited use Why Choose PDFs: Merge & Split? All-in-One PDF Toolkit – Every essential feature in one app Fast & Reliable – Process documents in seconds Secure & Private – 100% offline, no cloud storage or tracking Intuitive UI – Designed for productivity and ease of use Privacy Policy: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/de501fa3-782a-48dd-b33f-83d8bc220c5c Terms of use: https://www.privacypolicies.com/live/ec0062f6-bde6-4a8d-b665-9df7cf6f5d6e Need help? Contact us at: help.app007@gmail.com Download PDFs: Merge, Split & Lock today and experience the easiest way to manage your documents on the go.

Screenshots

PDF Viewer4 screens
PDFs4 screens

Verdict

The call

PDF Viewer and PDFs both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of PDF Viewer's written reviews are positive against 50% of PDFs's. PDF Viewer also leads on ratings volume (235 vs 76). PDFs's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PDF Viewer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and PDFs sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for PDF Viewer against 4.8 for PDFs. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 235 and 76 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of PDF Viewer's written reviews are positive against 50% of PDFs's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Viewer ships an update every 3 months, PDFs weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PDF Viewer versus PDFs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF ViewerPDFs
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (235 ratings)4.8 (76 ratings)
Positive reviews89.5% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings235 — better76
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew LeeHANSIFY TECHNOLOGIES

Customer experience

PDF Viewer

All ratings235 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive89.5%
Neutral7.0%
Negative3.5%

PDFs

All ratings76 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

PDF Viewer

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App doesn't function on iPad mini (current model)
  • Forced review requirement blocks app access
  • Document quality issues when converting images to PDF
  • Occasional glitches during operation

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add file deletion functionality
  • Implement in-app camera scanning feature
  • Add page merge and delete options
  • Include file size/quality customization
  • Support for more device types (iPad compatibility)

PDFs

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PDF Viewer

Subscriptions1
  • PDF Converter: Premium3 Days trial$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • PDF Converter: PremiumFree
3 purchases

PDFs

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is PDF Viewer free?
PDF Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDFs free?
PDFs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PDF Viewer or PDFs?
PDF Viewer and PDFs are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 235 and 76 ratings respectively.
Do PDF Viewer or PDFs have ads?
Neither PDF Viewer nor PDFs shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PDF Viewer or PDFs?
PDF Viewer ships an update every 3 months, and PDFs weekly. Most recently, PDF Viewer was updated on September 8, 2026 and PDFs on September 19, 2026.

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