# SnapPDF vs PDF Tools

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SnapPDF at none against PDF Tools's 3. SnapPDF also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Tools sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SnapPDF asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SnapPDF against 5.0 for PDF Tools. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SnapPDF | PDF Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snappdf/id6752967162/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-tools-merge-and-split/id6757157855/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 1 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arun George](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832245416) | [Yehor Yurchenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864947095) |

## What reviewers say

### SnapPDF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snappdf/id6752967162)

Easily convert photos of documents into professional PDF files. Organize images, create high-quality PDFs, and share them instantly. Ideal for digitizing notes, receipts, and reports.

**Highlights:** Quick photo capture of documents, Organize and manage images, Create professional PDFs, Share PDFs easily, Local device processing, Optimized for iPhone and iPad

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### PDF Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-tools-merge-and-split/id6757157855)

Easily merge, split, compress, and convert PDF files to images directly on your device. This app ensures your documents remain private and secure with offline processing. It's ideal for managing work, study, and everyday document needs.

**Highlights:** Merge multiple PDF files, Split PDFs by pages, Compress PDFs, Convert PDF to JPG/PNG, Fill PDF forms, Offline processing, Built-in file storage (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| PDF Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| PDF Pro – Lifetime Access | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SnapPDF free?

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

### Is PDF Tools free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SnapPDF or PDF Tools?

SnapPDF and PDF Tools are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do SnapPDF or PDF Tools have ads?

Neither SnapPDF nor PDF Tools shows ads.

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