# PDF vs Profile Origin

The clearest difference is device support: Profile Origin at 3 against PDF's 1. Profile Origin also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Profile Origin sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PDF ships an update every 2 weeks, Profile Origin weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF | Profile Origin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-scanner-editor/id6742465810/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 11 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Artem Dorozhkin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798545981) | [VADYM ARASHUKOV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883972016) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-scanner-editor/id6742465810)

This app provides a comprehensive suite of tools for managing PDF documents. It allows users to view, edit, scan, convert, and sign PDFs, as well as extract text using OCR technology. Securely protect and share your files with ease.

**Highlights:** PDF Viewer & Reader, PDF Editor, E-Signature, PDF Scanner, OCR Text Extraction, PDF Conversion, Form Filling, Password Protection

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 month | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 year | $49.99 | per year |


### Profile Origin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/profile-origin-metadata/id6795419922)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Profile Origin Pro Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Profile Origin Pro Yearly | $11.99 | per year |
| Profile Origin Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF free?

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

### Is Profile Origin free?

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

### Do PDF or Profile Origin have ads?

Neither PDF nor Profile Origin shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PDF or Profile Origin?

PDF ships an update every 2 weeks, and Profile Origin weekly. Most recently, PDF was updated on September 29, 2026 and Profile Origin on September 30, 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.*