Comparison

PDF Tools vs Smart TODO

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PDF Tools

Edit, convert, and manage PDF files with features like OCR scanning, electronic signatures, and file merging. This tool allows for local processing without requiring a login, ensuring privacy and security for your documents.

Highlights
  • PDF to Word/Excel/TXT conversion
  • OCR scanning
  • Electronic signature
  • Merge and split PDFs
  • File encryption
  • Highlight and doodle on PDFs
Features
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One-click conversion of PDF↔Word/Excel/TXT, no watermark! Supports OCR scanning, electronic signature, merge and split, file encryption, and turns your phone into an office tool in seconds! Core functions: All-round editing - highlight/doodle/add text, modify PDF like editing Word Format conversion - convert PDF to Word/Excel/PPT/picture, 100% retain the original format OCR recognition - scan paper documents → searchable PDF/text File management - merge/split/compress/encrypt PDF, delete blank pages in one click Electronic signature - handwritten signature or upload signature image, business contract is done in seconds Why choose us? No login required - open and use, no privacy concerns Local processing - sensitive files are not uploaded to the cloud, safer High performance - large files open in seconds, hundreds of pages of documents edited smoothly Applicable scenarios Students: Scan textbooks/notes to text, review more efficiently Workers: Sign contracts and change plans at any time, worry-free mobile office Home users: Merge travel guides, compress document scans Download now to experience professional-level PDF processing! Subscription Terms: 1. Payment will be charged to your iThunes account at confirmation of purchase. 2. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your account settings after purchase. 3. Subscription will automatically renew if auto-renew is disabled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Privacy Policy: https://h5.pdfpro.xyz/privacy_policy.html Terms of Service: https://h5.pdfpro.xyz/user-agreement.html

About

Smart TODO

Features
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Zhixu - Smart TODO List that makes task management simple and efficient. Features elegant design with PingFang SC font and carefully chosen color scheme for intuitive user experience. Core features include smart categorization, priority settings, and progress tracking to help you manage work and daily life effortlessly. Whether for daily planning or project management, Zhixu makes your life more organized and productivity enhanced, keeping every day well-structured.

Screenshots

PDF Tools4 screens
Smart TODO3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smart TODO at none against PDF Tools's 3. Smart TODO also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PDF Tools sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Smart TODO asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
PDF Tools versus Smart TODO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF ToolsSmart TODO
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShilong Lu圣财 卢

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PDF Tools

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Permanent Member$3.99
None

Smart TODO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PDF Tools free?
PDF Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart TODO free?
Smart TODO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PDF Tools or Smart TODO have ads?
PDF Tools shows ads; Smart TODO does not.

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