Comparison

SnapPDF vs PDF Tools

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

Head to head
About

SnapPDF

This app provides a comprehensive suite of tools for managing documents. It allows users to read, annotate, edit, and organize PDF files, as well as convert various formats into high-quality PDFs. Create and customize documents with ease.

Highlights
  • Read and annotate PDFs
  • Edit and fill documents
  • Organize pages (merge, split, rearrange)
  • Convert files to PDF
  • Customizable PDF creation
  • Preview edits before saving
Features
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Unlock your potential with SnapPDF, the all-in-one app for seamless document management. Designed with an intuitive, user-friendly interface, SnapPDF offers powerful tools to elevate your PDF experience. Key Features Effortless Reading and Annotation Easily read and annotate PDFs with precision for a smooth viewing experience. Edit and Fill Quickly edit and fill scanned documents, streamlining paperwork. Organize Pages Merge, split, and rearrange pages effortlessly to keep your documents organized. Convert Files Transform images, text files, and other formats into high-quality PDFs in seconds. Additional Features - Customizable PDF Creation Tools: Personalize your PDFs to suit your style. - Preview Mode: Review edits before saving with preview capabilities. With SnapPDF, managing your PDFs is as simple as a few taps. Download now and discover the power of a complete PDF solution, right at your fingertips.

About

PDF Tools

Easily create, merge, split, and reorder PDF pages from photos or existing documents. This app offers a user-friendly interface for managing PDFs on the go, perfect for students and professionals.

Highlights
  • Convert photos to PDF
  • Merge multiple PDF files
  • Split PDFs into separate files
  • Reorder and delete PDF pages
  • User-friendly interface
  • High-quality output
Features
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PDF Tools is your all-in-one PDF app for iOS. Create PDFs from photos, merge multiple files, split PDFs into separate documents, and reorder or delete pages—all in a simple, user-friendly interface. Perfect for students, professionals, and anyone who works with documents on the go. Key Features: Photos to PDF • Convert photos from your library into a professional PDF document • Combine up to 20 photos into a single PDF • Drag-and-drop reordering to arrange pages exactly how you want • Multiple page sizes: A4, Letter, Legal, A5, or B5 • Image fit options: Fit maintains aspect ratio, Fill crops to fit the page • High-quality output optimized for printing and sharing Reorder & Delete PDF Pages • Open any PDF and rearrange pages with intuitive drag-and-drop • Remove unwanted pages in a few taps • Save and share your edited PDF with ease Split PDF • Split one PDF into multiple files • Choose exactly where to split—by page or section • Get separate PDFs ready to share Merge PDFs • Combine multiple PDF files into one document • Select several PDFs and merge them in your chosen order • Ideal for assembling reports, contracts, or portfolios Perfect For: • Document scanning and archiving • Creating photo albums and portfolios • Sharing multiple images in one file • Organizing receipts and invoices • Merging reports or contracts • Splitting large PDFs for easier sharing • Reordering or removing pages before sending PDF Tools gives you everything you need to create, edit, and manage PDFs on your iPhone or iPad. Download now and handle all your PDF tasks in one app.

Screenshots

SnapPDF4 screens
PDF Tools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SnapPDF at none against PDF Tools's shown. SnapPDF also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (13 vs 17.0). PDF Tools's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SnapPDF against 5.0 for PDF Tools. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
SnapPDF versus PDF Tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnapPDFPDF Tools
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer炎星 李PixelWave LLC

In-app purchases

None

SnapPDF

No in-app purchases

None

PDF Tools

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SnapPDF free?
SnapPDF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PDF Tools free?
PDF Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SnapPDF or PDF Tools?
SnapPDF and PDF Tools are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do SnapPDF or PDF Tools have ads?
PDF Tools shows ads; SnapPDF does not.

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