# PDF View vs PDF Flow

The clearest difference is ads: PDF View at none against PDF Flow's shown. PDF View also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

PDF View ships an update every 6 days, PDF Flow every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF View | PDF Flow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-flow-local-document-desk/id6775756549/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Size | 98 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ais Business Mexico S.A. de C.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1764495798) | [Fuzhou Qingyue Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6771612144) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-view-picture-create/id6754066237)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### PDF Flow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-flow-local-document-desk/id6775756549)

This app is an offline PDF tool for creating, viewing, editing, and organizing PDF documents directly on your device. Generate PDFs from photos or text, edit pages, compress files, and manage your local library without needing an account or uploading your data.

**Highlights:** Create PDFs from photos, text, or blank pages, Edit PDF pages, insert or remove pages, Compress PDFs with adjustable strength, Organize files with categories and favorites, Offline file management and editing, Import and export via Files app and share sheet

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF View free?

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

### Is PDF Flow free?

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

### Do PDF View or PDF Flow have ads?

PDF Flow shows ads; PDF View does not.

### Which is updated more often, PDF View or PDF Flow?

PDF View ships an update every 6 days, and PDF Flow every 3 weeks. Most recently, PDF View was updated on October 7, 2026 and PDF Flow on October 10, 2026.

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