# eLifeVault vs PDF Reader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: eLifeVault at 100% against PDF Reader's 50%. eLifeVault also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). PDF Reader's advantage is ratings volume (41 vs 2) and chart position (#87 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. eLifeVault sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.00 per month and PDF Reader sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

eLifeVault holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Reader has 41 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of eLifeVault's written reviews are positive against 50% of PDF Reader's.

eLifeVault ships an update every 6 days, PDF Reader every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | eLifeVault | PDF Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elifevault/id6739286103/reviews)** | [4.0 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-edit-and-ocr-scan/id6774545766/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **41** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#87** |
| Size | 68 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ablepro Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784675135) | [Duc Duong Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580090879) |

## What reviewers say

### eLifeVault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elifevault/id6739286103)

Securely store, organize, and quickly find your important documents and photos. This private vault uses advanced encryption to keep your digital life safe. Create custom categories or use default ones for easy access.

**Highlights:** Secure document storage, Photo organization, Customizable categories, Built-in scanning, Advanced encryption, Easy file access

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $4.00 | per month |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $4.00 | one-time |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | one-time |


### PDF Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-edit-and-ocr-scan/id6774545766)

**Currently charting:** #87 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Easily scan, read, edit, and manage PDF documents on your iPhone and iPad. Convert images to PDF, extract text with OCR, and sign your documents. Organize files with merging, splitting, and password protection.

**Highlights:** Scan documents with camera, Convert photos to PDF, Extract text with OCR, Edit and annotate PDFs, Sign documents, Merge and split PDFs, Password protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $14.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is eLifeVault free?

eLifeVault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PDF Reader free?

PDF Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, eLifeVault or PDF Reader?

eLifeVault is rated higher. eLifeVault averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while PDF Reader averages 4.0 from 41 ratings.

### Do eLifeVault or PDF Reader have ads?

PDF Reader shows ads; eLifeVault does not.

### Which is updated more often, eLifeVault or PDF Reader?

eLifeVault ships an update every 6 days, and PDF Reader every 3 weeks. Most recently, eLifeVault was updated on October 8, 2026 and PDF Reader on October 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*