# PDF Tools vs Read My Text

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Read My Text at none against PDF Tools's 3. PDF Tools's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Tools | Read My Text |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 96 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shilong Lu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1185413008) | [Atte Tenkanen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857262351) |

## 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 |


### Read My Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-my-text/id6788460399)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Tools free?

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

### Is Read My Text free?

Read My Text is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do PDF Tools or Read My Text have ads?

Both PDF Tools and Read My Text show ads.

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