Comparison

PDF Viewer vs Hop Off

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

Hop Off

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Hop off your phone! Hop Off limits the apps that eat up your day, so you get a quick break and then get back to it. TIMERS Pick the apps you want to stop using and set a timer. Use them for a few minutes, then they lock and you focus for a while. Run a different timer for each app BLOCK NOW Lock your apps for a set amount of time or until a time you pick. Need a minute? Turn on Let me hop back on and choose how often, how long you can stay on and how long you have to wait LEAVE YOUR APPS AT THE DOOR Pick a place like the library, the gym or your dorm, and Hop Off blocks your apps while you're there. Or flip it so they're only blocked when you're away. Set it for all day, certain hours, every day, or just weekdays. BLOCK WITH A TAG Tap an NFC tag to block your apps and leave it at home. Tap it again to get them back. ALWAYS IN VIEW See your break countdown on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. Get your time back.

Screenshots

PDF Viewer4 screens
Hop Off4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hop Off at none against PDF Viewer's 2. Hop Off also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). PDF Viewer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.5). On price, ads and device support 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. Hop Off asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Viewer ships an update every 3 months, Hop Off every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PDF Viewer versus Hop Off: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF ViewerHop Off
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (243 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews89.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings243 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew LeeMehul Jasti

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)

Hop Off

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
None

Hop Off

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PDF Viewer free?
PDF Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hop Off free?
Hop Off is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PDF Viewer or Hop Off have ads?
Neither PDF Viewer nor Hop Off shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PDF Viewer or Hop Off?
PDF Viewer ships an update every 3 months, and Hop Off every 3 days. Most recently, PDF Viewer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Hop Off on October 24, 2026.

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