Comparison

PDF Manager vs PDF Toolkit

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

Head to head
About

PDF Manager

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for managing PDF files. It allows users to create, edit, sign, protect, and convert PDFs from various formats. Features include OCR for text recognition and offline functionality.

Highlights
  • Create PDFs from images and documents
  • Split and merge PDF pages
  • Add electronic signatures
  • Password protect and remove protection
  • Text recognition (OCR)
  • Offline functionality
Features
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A powerful and easy-to-use application for comprehensive work with PDF files. It combines all the necessary functions in one tool, from creating documents to protecting and editing them. Ideal for students, office staff, and anyone who needs to process PDF files quickly and efficiently. Main functions: Creating a PDF Convert images, text documents, or scans to a high‑quality PDF file in a couple of taps. Popular formats are supported: JPG, PNG, DOCX, TXT, etc. Split PDF Easily select the desired pages and split a large document into several small files for easy sending or storage. Page Rotation Correct the orientation of individual pages or the entire document — you will no longer have to print and scan again. Signature of documents Add an electronic signature directly to the application: draw it by hand, upload an image, or use the text version. PDF Protection Set a password for the document to restrict access or prohibit editing. Set up the viewing and printing rights for maximum security. Removing protection Open protected PDF files if you know the password. Restore access to your documents without unnecessary difficulties. Text Recognition (OCR) Turn scans and images into editable text. Multiple languages are supported — extract information from any documents. Why choose Manager PDF? A simple interface — all the tools are at hand, everyone can figure it out. High speed — processing files without delay, even on weak devices. Security — the data remains on your device, no information is transferred to the cloud. Offline mode — work with PDF without an internet connection. No ads — no annoying banners during operation. Compact size — the application does not take up much space in the smartphone's memory. Download Manager PDF now and manage your documents easily and efficiently! Privacy policy: https://poison-studio.am/index.php/manager-pdf/manager-pdf-privacy-policy/ Terms & Conditions: https://poison-studio.am/index.php/manager-pdf/manager-pdf-terms-conditions/

About

PDF Toolkit

Features
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PDF Tools is a set of 13 features for working with PDF documents right on your iPhone. Everything happens on-device: no internet required, no cloud uploads, no tracking of your files. WHAT IT DOES Merging and organizing: • Merge multiple PDFs into one file • Split PDF into parts • Reorder pages by dragging • Delete or duplicate pages • Rotate pages (single or all at once) Compression and optimization: • Three compression levels — Max quality, Balance, Max compression • Live size estimate before applying • Remove metadata, convert to black & white Annotations and signing: • Insert signature or stamp image with drag and pinch-to-resize • Add text over any page • Draw with finger or Apple Pencil (PencilKit) • Apply watermark to all pages at once Conversion: • Photos → PDF: build a document from photos (A4, Letter, or fit-to-photo) • PDF → Photos: extract pages as images to your library Text recognition (OCR): • Extract text from scans and regular PDFs • Russian and English language recognition • Copy to clipboard, export as .txt Password-protected files: • Open password-locked PDFs via the built-in unlock PRIVACY Your documents never leave the device. No servers, no content analytics, no cloud uploads. Every tool works without internet — even on a plane. NO SUBSCRIPTION The app is completely free. No operation limits, no trial period, no "PRO" tier. Download once — use forever. INTERFACE • Russian, English, Spanish • Choose language independent of system • Automatic dark mode • Haptic feedback on actions • Search and sort in the Documents tab • QuickLook preview • Multi-select and bulk share INTEGRATIONS • App Intents for Siri and Shortcuts — "Compress PDF", "Merge PDFs", "Split PDF" • Universal access via the system Share menu The app does one thing and does it well: a full offline PDF toolkit without compromises, subscriptions, or tracking. ``` ## What's New in This Version (Release Notes) *(max 4000 chars, version 1.0)* ``` First release of PDF Tools. We packed 13 features into one app: merging, compression, splitting, page editing, annotations (signature, text, drawing, watermark), Photos↔PDF conversion, OCR text recognition and password-protected file support. Everything works offline and without a subscription.

Screenshots

PDF Manager4 screens
PDF Toolkit3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PDF Toolkit at none against PDF Manager's 4. On price, ads, 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 Manager sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. PDF Toolkit asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
PDF Manager versus PDF Toolkit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF ManagerPDF Toolkit
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.618.6
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLLC Poison StudioOleg Grinevich

In-app purchases

4 purchases

PDF Manager

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium$11.997 Days
  • Annual Premium$19.991 Year
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  • Annual Premium$29.991 Year
None

PDF Toolkit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PDF Manager free?
PDF Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Toolkit free?
PDF Toolkit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PDF Manager or PDF Toolkit have ads?
Neither PDF Manager nor PDF Toolkit shows ads.

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