Comparison

Pdfino vs PDF Tools

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

Head to head
About

Pdfino

Features
Read full description

Pdfino shrinks a PDF that is too big to email, then does the other 40 jobs too: scan, merge, split, sign, fill, protect, redact and convert. Every job runs on your device. No file is uploaded, and there is no account to create. Scan paper into a clean PDF, pull out only the pages you need, merge a stack into one document, sign it and send it, without leaving the app. COMPRESS AND SEND Import your PDFs and reduce the file size, with five quality levels and a whole batch at a time. You can also ask Siri to compress a PDF for you. Compress videos and images too, right from Tools. SCAN AND CONVERT IN SECONDS Scan with the camera, with edge detection, multi page capture and four filters. Turn images into a PDF, export any PDF back out as PNG or JPEG, and convert Word documents, Markdown, HTML and live web pages into clean PDFs. MERGE, SPLIT AND REARRANGE Combine several PDFs into one, pull out only the pages you need, then reorder, rotate, crop, resize, replace or delete pages, and add page numbers, headers, footers and bookmarks. SIGN, FILL AND PROTECT Draw your signature, keep up to five saved, and place one anywhere on the page. Fill in existing form fields, add a text or image watermark, then flatten the result. Password protect a PDF, set printing and copying permissions, unlock one you own, or strip the metadata out. Redaction rebuilds the page from the blacked out image, so the text underneath leaves the file instead of hiding behind a rectangle anyone can drag away. ALSO IN THE BOX Highlight, underline and leave sticky notes. Pull the plain text out of a scan, or run OCR on a PDF in nine languages. Translate the text inside a PDF. Scan a QR code and save the contact card. Repair a damaged PDF, optimize a heavy one, or compare two by page count and size. A History tab remembers every job, and search covers every tool. Works on iPhone and iPad. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT Your documents never leave your device. Scanning, OCR, compression and redaction all happen locally, there is no Pdfino server, and there is nothing to sign into. Two tools fetch a web address you typed in yourself, and that is the only time a document you are working on involves the network. The app itself uses ads and analytics; where the law requires it, both wait for your consent. TRY EVERYTHING BEFORE YOU PAY Every tool is free once a day, and Annotate, Fill Forms, Redact, Translate and Compare have no daily limit at all. Compression works from its own allowance of ten, and a short video adds three more or unlocks everything for 24 hours, once a week. Nothing is hidden behind a wall you cannot look over first. Download Pdfino and put all 41 tools in your pocket. Pdfino is free to use, with one use of every tool each day, ten compressions in total, and ads. Upgrading removes the daily limit, the compression allowance and the ads. Choose an auto renewing subscription, weekly or monthly, or a one time lifetime purchase, each at the price shown in the app for your region and charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. When the app shows a free trial, it lasts 3 days, and any unused part of it is forfeited on purchase. A subscription renews for the same period and price unless auto renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel it in Settings, tap your name, then Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://pdfino.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://pdfino.com/privacy.html Standard License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PDF Tools

Easily create, merge, split, and reorder PDF pages from photos or existing documents. This app offers a user-friendly interface for managing PDFs on the go, perfect for students and professionals.

Highlights
  • Convert photos to PDF
  • Merge multiple PDF files
  • Split PDFs into separate files
  • Reorder and delete PDF pages
  • User-friendly interface
  • High-quality output
Features
Read full description

PDF Tools is your all-in-one PDF app for iOS. Create PDFs from photos, merge multiple files, split PDFs into separate documents, and reorder or delete pages—all in a simple, user-friendly interface. Perfect for students, professionals, and anyone who works with documents on the go. Key Features: Photos to PDF • Convert photos from your library into a professional PDF document • Combine up to 20 photos into a single PDF • Drag-and-drop reordering to arrange pages exactly how you want • Multiple page sizes: A4, Letter, Legal, A5, or B5 • Image fit options: Fit maintains aspect ratio, Fill crops to fit the page • High-quality output optimized for printing and sharing Reorder & Delete PDF Pages • Open any PDF and rearrange pages with intuitive drag-and-drop • Remove unwanted pages in a few taps • Save and share your edited PDF with ease Split PDF • Split one PDF into multiple files • Choose exactly where to split—by page or section • Get separate PDFs ready to share Merge PDFs • Combine multiple PDF files into one document • Select several PDFs and merge them in your chosen order • Ideal for assembling reports, contracts, or portfolios Perfect For: • Document scanning and archiving • Creating photo albums and portfolios • Sharing multiple images in one file • Organizing receipts and invoices • Merging reports or contracts • Splitting large PDFs for easier sharing • Reordering or removing pages before sending PDF Tools gives you everything you need to create, edit, and manage PDFs on your iPhone or iPad. Download now and handle all your PDF tasks in one app.

Screenshots

Pdfino4 screens
PDF Tools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PDF Tools at none against Pdfino's 5. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Pdfino sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. PDF Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pdfino ships an update every 2 weeks, PDF Tools fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Pdfino versus PDF Tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPdfinoPDF Tools
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS1717.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDarius CirjanPixelWave LLC

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Pdfino

Subscriptions3
  • PDF Converter Premium Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • PDF Signature Premium Monthly3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • PDF Translator Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • PDF Compressor Lifetime Offer$34.99
  • Lifetime Premium$49.99
None

PDF Tools

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pdfino free?
Pdfino is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Tools free?
PDF Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pdfino or PDF Tools have ads?
Both Pdfino and PDF Tools show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pdfino or PDF Tools?
Pdfino ships an update every 2 weeks, and PDF Tools fortnightly. Most recently, Pdfino was updated on November 5, 2026 and PDF Tools on October 31, 2026.

Other comparisons