# SnapPDF vs PDF Tools

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.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SnapPDF | PDF Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snappdf-editor-and-reader/id6738414511/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-tools-create-and-edit-pdfs/id6757467950/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 9 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [炎星 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770098483) | [PixelWave LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813104661) |

## What reviewers say

### SnapPDF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snappdf-editor-and-reader/id6738414511)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### PDF Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-tools-create-and-edit-pdfs/id6757467950)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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