Comparison

PDF Editor vs CountdownZen

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

Head to head
About

PDF Editor

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools to create, edit, convert, and scan documents on any device. It allows for direct text and image editing, smart scanning, electronic signatures, and format conversions. Unlock advanced features with the Pro version for a complete document management solution.

Highlights
  • Edit text and images directly in PDFs
  • Smart document scanning with edge detection
  • Add electronic signatures and fill forms
  • Convert PDFs to/from various formats (DOC, JPG, PNG)
  • OCR for text extraction from scans
  • Combine and organize PDF pages
  • Share and print documents
Features
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Scan paper to PDF, sign contracts with your real handwriting, convert files and organize every document in one app. PDF Editor turns your iPhone and iPad into a pocket office: from a quick receipt scan to a signed, password-protected agreement in a few taps. SIGN DOCUMENTS • Draw your signature with a pen, marker, fountain pen or pencil, and choose ink color and thickness • Or take a photo of your signature on paper and use it right away • Keep signatures and initials in your own library, and rename or redraw them anytime • Add the date and your name next to the signature • Move, resize, rotate and straighten every element, or place it on all pages at once • Save a signed copy and share it immediately SCAN AND RECOGNIZE TEXT • Document scanner with automatic edge detection and cropping • Dedicated modes for ID cards, passports and books • Scan to Text: recognize text on your device and copy it anywhere • Read QR codes and barcodes EDIT AND ANNOTATE • Add text with your choice of font size, color and style • Insert images, shapes and stamps, or draw freehand • Highlight, underline and strike through text, and leave sticky notes • Fill in PDF forms • Create a blank PDF or merge several PDFs into one CONVERT FILES • Photos and images to PDF, PDF pages to JPG or PNG • Word to PDF and PDF to Word • PowerPoint, EPUB and TXT to PDF • HEIC, WebP and RAW images to PNG, Excel to CSV Some conversions are processed online and need an internet connection. PDF TOOLS Split, compress, protect with a password, unlock, add a watermark, number pages, add headers and footers, edit metadata and print only the pages you need. MANAGE PAGES Reorder, rotate, duplicate, extract or delete pages, insert blank pages and undo any change. READ COMFORTABLY Search inside documents, add bookmarks, jump through the table of contents or to any page, switch to night mode and continue where you left off. STAY ORGANIZED Folders, tags, favorites, search and sorting keep your files in order. Open PDFs from the Files app or any other app, and add home screen widgets for one-tap scanning, signing, converting and your recent documents. Lock the app with Face ID. PDF EDITOR PRO Upgrade to Pro to unlock document signing, the page manager, advanced tools (split, compress, password protection, unlock, watermark, page numbers), ID, passport and book scan modes, the QR scanner, online file conversions, Face ID lock and saving annotations in the reader. Pro is an auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16ca-D3QztY71iRZNz67LPvMY0btYako2KRkCORCE9-M/edit Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1769ie2DtbxBNRxnLQ6XSMzlTHvtHfAnMqxzMaLqc2yM/edit

About

CountdownZen

Features
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A wedding. A vacation. A deadline that changes everything. A birthday. Life is full of dates that matter - CountdownZen makes sure you never lose sight of them. Countdown Timer for Every Moment That Matters: Create countdowns for any event. Add a name, date, and time - and watch the days, hours, and minutes tick down in real time. Clean, calm, and distraction-free. Home Screen Widgets - Always Visible: Add a widget and your countdown is always there, no app required. Just glance at your phone and know exactly how much time is left. Import from Your Calendar: Turn existing calendar events into countdowns instantly. Trips, appointments, celebrations - CountdownZen makes them visible the moment they matter. Never Miss an Important Date: Set a notification and get reminded when the day arrives. No more letting important dates sneak up on you. Count Everything with Pro: The free version includes one countdown to get started. Upgrade to CountdownZen Pro and track every event, every milestone, every moment worth anticipating. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: http://countdownzen.com/privacy Support address: contact@indiezen.me

Screenshots

PDF Editor4 screens
CountdownZen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CountdownZen at none against PDF Editor's shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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 Editor sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and CountdownZen sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.29 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PDF Editor versus CountdownZen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF EditorCountdownZen
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (62 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings62 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB48 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperHRHELPERG LLCMark Stelmachenko

In-app purchases

6 purchases

PDF Editor

Subscriptions6
  • Editor PRO - Weekly Special$6.997 Days
  • Editor PRO - Weekly Access3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Editor PRO - 3 Month Special$24.993 Months
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  • Editor PRO - 3 Month Access3 Days trial$29.993 Months
  • Editor PRO - Yearly Special$49.991 Year
  • Editor PRO - Yearly Access3 Days trial$79.991 Year
2 purchases

CountdownZen

Subscriptions2
  • CountdownZen Pro – Weekly3 Days trial$0.297 Days
  • CountdownZen Pro - Annual$1.991 Year

Questions

Is PDF Editor free?
PDF Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CountdownZen free?
CountdownZen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PDF Editor or CountdownZen have ads?
PDF Editor shows ads; CountdownZen does not.

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