# PDF vs Context Panel

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Context Panel at none against PDF's 1. Context Panel also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (6 vs 3). PDF's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Context Panel asks for nothing beyond the download.

PDF ships an update weekly, Context Panel every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and August 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF | Context Panel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Size | 233 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shahmeer Tahir](https://appshunter.io/developer/1774051232) | [Shiny Computers](https://appshunter.io/developer/973244337) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-x-pdf-editor-and-scanner/id6740541651)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF-X Premium | $0.99 | per month |


### Context Panel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/context-panel/id6767567430)

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF free?

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

### Is Context Panel free?

Context Panel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do PDF or Context Panel have ads?

PDF shows ads; Context Panel does not.

### Which is updated more often, PDF or Context Panel?

PDF ships an update weekly, and Context Panel every 5 days. Most recently, PDF was updated on September 19, 2026 and Context Panel on August 17, 2026.

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