PDF Merger vs Plannerfy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
PDF Merger
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PDF Merger 2.0 is the fastest, most private way to combine, split, compress, scan, OCR, and sign PDFs on iPhone and iPad β now with built-in AI Chat powered by Gemini. β NEW IN 2.0 β β’ AI Chat (Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite) β Ask any PDF anything. Summaries, lookups, totals, translations. Opt-in, with no chat history stored on our servers. 5 free questions/week. β’ OCR (on-device) β Recognise text on scanned PDFs in 30+ languages. Searchable, copyable, exportable. β’ Page Extraction β Pull any page into its own PDF in one tap. β’ Page Numbering β Add numbers to every page with custom format & position. β’ E-Signature β Stamp a saved signature image with date. β’ Cover Page Bundler β Auto-generate a cover with title + table of contents. β’ Insert Blank Page β Perfect for chapter breaks. β’ 40+ Languages β Fully localized UI and App Store keywords. β’ iPad Polished β Sidebar layout, drag-and-drop, Apple Pencil ready. β CORE FEATURES β β’ Merge PDFs β Drag, drop, and reorder unlimited files into one PDF. β’ Split PDFs β Extract page ranges or single pages with one tap. β’ Compress PDFs β Shrink size up to 80% while preserving readability. β’ Rotate Pages β Fix sideways scans, per-page or in batch. β’ Add Watermark β Text or image, adjustable opacity and position. β’ Password Lock β AES-128 encrypted PDFs. β’ Document Scanner β Camera-to-PDF with auto-crop and perspective correction. β’ JPG to PDF β Photos to PDF with auto-cropping. β’ PDF to Images β Each page as JPG or PNG. β’ Apple Intelligence β Smart Summary + Auto-Rename, fully on-device. β PRIVACY-FIRST β β’ PDF processing stays 100% on your device. β’ AI Chat is opt-in. When enabled, only the text of the PDF you're asking about is sent to Gemini, cached for 1 hour, and never stored beyond that. β’ No tracking, no analytics, no advertising. β’ Files live in your private app sandbox; deleted when you delete them. β PRO TIER (optional) β Unlock unlimited merges, larger batches, watermark removal, password protection, document scanner, OCR, e-signature, AI Chat, Apple Intelligence Smart Summary, and every new feature with a single subscription or one-time Lifetime purchase. β’ Weekly β try Pro for less than a coffee β’ Yearly β save 70% β’ Lifetime β pay once, own forever Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the renewal date. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Manage in Settings β Apple ID β Subscriptions. β DESIGNED FOR iOS β β’ Built natively with SwiftUI + PDFKit for iOS 17+. β’ Optimized for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Pencil. β’ Full Dark Mode support. β’ Dynamic Type accessibility throughout. β’ VoiceOver labels on every interactive control. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/dca821a0-9b8b-48a6-9565-d1c64344a313
Plannerfy
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Plannerfy is a beautifully designed productivity app that brings together a powerful Pomodoro timer, a smart daily planner, and a clean personal journal β all in one seamless experience. Built for creators, students, professionals, and anyone who wants to stay organized without the clutter, Plannerfy helps you plan your day, stay focused, and reflect on your progress β elegantly and efficiently. Key Features β’ Smart Daily Planner Plan your day with an intuitive calendar. Add notes to specific dates, see upcoming tasks, and stay in control of your schedule with a clean monthly view. β’ Built-in Pomodoro Timer Stay focused using the famous Pomodoro technique. Customize work duration, break intervals, and cycles to match your workflow. β’ Personal Journal Capture your thoughts, ideas, and reflections in a minimalist journal. Each entry is saved as a stylish card with timestamps for fast review. β’ Visual Productivity Indicators Days with notes are marked with subtle indicators, making your schedule easy to scan at a glance. β’ Smooth UI with Modern Glow Effects Plannerfy features a premium, dark, AI-inspired aesthetic with soft purple glow highlights built for clarity and comfort. β’ Automatic Dark Mode Plannerfy follows your deviceβs system appearance for a seamless experience. β’ Data Persistence Your notes, tasks, and settings are saved automatically and securely on your device. Why Plannerfy? Plannerfy is designed to be simple, fast, and distraction-free. No accounts. No ads. No noise. Just productivity that works. Perfect for: β’ Students β’ Professionals β’ Creators β’ Remote workers β’ Anyone improving focus, organization, or mindfulness Start planning better. Start focusing better. Start becoming your best self β with Plannerfy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plannerfy at none against PDF Merger's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. PDF Merger sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Plannerfy asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | PDF Merger | Plannerfy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 β better | 18.5 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ahmet Bostancklioglu | Bruno Hamed Zayed |
In-app purchases
PDF Merger
- Pro β Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
- Pro β Yearly$29.991 Year
- PDF Merger Lifetime$59.99
Plannerfy
No in-app purchases
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