# PDF Tools vs LinkUp Mobile

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

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

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Tools | LinkUp Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-tools-read-and-edit/id6745811413/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **9** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 96 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Shilong Lu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1185413008) | [Telgoo5 Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1856101106) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-tools-read-and-edit/id6745811413)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Permanent Member | $3.99 | one-time |


### LinkUp Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linkup-mobile/id6755752284)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Tools free?

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

### Is LinkUp Mobile free?

LinkUp Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do PDF Tools or LinkUp Mobile have ads?

PDF Tools shows ads; LinkUp Mobile does not.

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