Comparison

PDF Tools vs ADA

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

Head to head
About

PDF Tools

Features
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PDF Assistant is a powerful all-in-one PDF processing tool that provides professional PDF handling solutions. 【KEY FEATURES】 • PDF Merge: Quickly combine multiple PDFs into one • PDF Split: Divide PDF documents into separate files • PDF Insert: Add new pages to existing PDFs • PDF to Image: Convert PDF pages to high-quality images • Image to PDF: Batch convert images to PDF format • PDF Page Delete: Easily remove specific pages • PDF Watermark: Add custom text or image watermarks 【WHY CHOOSE US】 • User-Friendly: Clean interface with intuitive controls • Comprehensive: All essential PDF tools in one app • Fast Processing: Advanced algorithms for quick results • Local Processing: All operations performed locally for security • No Registration: Start using immediately after download 【PERFECT FOR】 • Work & Study: Organize learning materials and work documents • File Management: Arrange and organize PDF files • Document Editing: Adjust PDF page order • Content Extraction: Extract images from PDFs • Format Conversion: Create PDFs from multiple images 【Subscription Terms】 ■ Subscription Plans • Lifetime (one-time purchase) ■ Member Benefits • Access to all premium features • Unlimited use of all functions • Priority access to new features ■ Subscription Rules • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • 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 • Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription ■ How to Cancel 1. Open device Settings 2. Tap your Apple ID at the top 3. Tap "Subscriptions" 4. Find "PDF Assistant" and manage subscription ■ Legal • Terms of Service: http://simp.ly/p/5FYqZX • Privacy Policy: http://simp.ly/p/OYXLkD Let PDF Assistant be your PDF expert, making document handling effortless and efficient!

About

ADA

Features
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ada is a calm, fast task manager for people who want to get things done without fighting their app. Everything lives on your device. No account, no cloud, no sign-up — open it and start. PLAN YOUR DAY • Today — what you actually committed to, with a separate "This Evening" section • Upcoming — everything scheduled, grouped by day, or seen as a month calendar • Anytime & Someday — work you'll get to, without a deadline hanging over it • Inbox — capture now, organize later ORGANIZE WITHOUT THE BUSYWORK • Projects with headings and progress rings • Areas to group related projects • Checklists inside any task • Tags, including nested tags • Drag and drop to reorder anything CAPTURE FAST • Type "tomorrow 9am" — ada understands it • Share a link or note from any app straight to your Inbox • Voice input: say it, and it becomes a task • Home screen widget with today's list NEVER MISS ANYTHING • Reminders and deadlines • Repeating tasks — on a fixed schedule, or a set time after you finish • Instant search across everything YOURS ALONE • Works completely offline • No account. Your tasks never leave your device • Lock ada with Face ID or your fingerprint • Automatic local backups, plus export and import any time ALSO INSIDE • Dark mode • Statistics and streaks • Your calendar events shown beside your tasks • 38 languages ada is free, supported by ads. ada Pro removes them — every feature stays included either way. Terms of Use: https://burakbebek1.github.io/ada-privacy-policy/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://burakbebek1.github.io/ada-privacy-policy

Screenshots

PDF Tools3 screens
ADA4 screens

Verdict

The call

PDF Tools and ADA are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 Tools sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and ADA sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
PDF Tools versus ADA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF ToolsADA
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer云峰 林Burak Bebek

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PDF Tools

Subscriptions1
  • PDF Assistant Weekly VIP+Trial3 Days trial$2.997 Days
One-time1
  • PDF Assistant Permanent VIP$3.99
1 purchases

ADA

Subscriptions1
  • ada Pro$1.991 Month

Questions

Is PDF Tools free?
PDF Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ADA free?
ADA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PDF Tools or ADA have ads?
Both PDF Tools and ADA show ads.

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