Comparison

Clipto vs PDF Editor

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

Head to head
About

Clipto

This app uses AI to transcribe audio and video into searchable text, generate summaries, and answer questions about the content. It's designed to help users focus on conversations and learning rather than note-taking.

Highlights
  • Live transcription in 100+ languages
  • AI-generated summaries and key takeaways
  • Searchable transcripts
  • Import audio and video files
  • Ask AI questions about recordings
  • Speaker identification
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Clipto — Record Less. Remember More. Stop taking notes. Start staying present. Clipto is your AI note-taker for meetings, classes, interviews, doctor visits, sermons, podcasts, and everyday conversations. Record or import audio and video. Clipto turns speech into searchable transcripts, clear AI summaries, key takeaways, and answers — so you can focus on what matters instead of writing everything down. TRANSCRIBE ANYTHING • Live transcription in 100+ languages • Fast, accurate speech-to-text • Speaker identification • Searchable transcripts • Import audio & video files • Transcribe videos from YouTube, TikTok & Facebook LET AI TAKE THE NOTES • Instant AI summaries • Key points and action items • Ask AI questions about any recording • Find answers without replaying hours of audio • Turn long recordings into easy-to-review notes BUILT FOR REAL LIFE • Business & Sales — meetings, client calls, pitches, and brainstorms • Healthcare — consultations, instructions, and follow-ups • Classes & Lectures — focus on learning while Clipto takes notes • Legal & Interviews — keep clear records of important conversations • Church & Sermons — follow along and revisit key takeaways • Podcasts & Creators — turn recordings into transcripts and summaries FROM RECORDING TO ANSWERS Record. Import. Transcribe. Summarize. Ask AI. Everything you need to capture conversations, understand information, and remember what matters — all in one place. Download Clipto and let AI take the notes for you. Subscription Plans: This is an auto-renewable subscription service (Monthly / Yearly). During the subscription period, users will have unlimited access to all features. Payment: Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Auto-Renewal: Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Cancellation: You can manage or turn off auto-renewal in your Apple ID Account Settings at any time. To avoid renewal charges, please turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the current subscription period ends. Terms of Use: https://www.clipto.com/docs/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.clipto.com/docs/privacy

About

PDF Editor

Edit, annotate, sign, and summarize documents on your iPhone. This app uses AI to generate quick summaries of long PDFs, saving you time. It's ideal for students and professionals who manage documents on the go.

Highlights
  • AI-powered PDF summarization
  • Annotate and highlight documents
  • Sign and comment on PDFs
  • Add drawings and notes
  • Reader mode for comfortable viewing
Features
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PDF Editor — AI-powered PDF Tools Take full control of your PDFs with PDF Editor — the ultimate all-in-one app for editing, annotating, signing, and summarizing documents on your iPhone. With AI-powered summaries, you can instantly understand long PDFs without wasting time. Perfect for students, professionals, and anyone who works with documents on the go! Key Features: • Annotate & Highlight – Mark important sections and add notes for better organization. • Sign & Comment – Add digital signatures and provide feedback effortlessly. • AI Summarize – Generate quick, concise summaries of any PDF to save time. • Draw & Notes – Sketch, write notes, and make your PDFs interactive. • Reader Mode – Comfortable reading on the go. Perfect for students, professionals, and anyone who works with documents daily. Stay organized, work faster, and simplify PDF management with PDF Editor. Privacy Policy: https://xpdfeditor.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://xpdfeditor.com/terms

Screenshots

Clipto4 screens
PDF Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PDF Editor at 5.0 against Clipto's 4.0. PDF Editor also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 days) and device support (3 vs 1). Clipto's advantage is ratings volume (52 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Clipto sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month and PDF Editor sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PDF Editor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clipto has 52 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clipto ships an update every 8 days, PDF Editor every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Clipto versus PDF Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCliptoPDF Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (52 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings52 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.016 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClipto, Inc.NOVA APPS TEKNOLOJI LIMITED SIRKETI

Customer experience

Clipto

All ratings52 ratings
Positive73.1%
Neutral3.8%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive36.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative61.1%

PDF Editor

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Clipto

Subscriptions8
  • Pro Monthly14 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$24.991 Month
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  • Pro Monthly1 Month trial$24.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly14 Days trial$107.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$107.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$107.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly$107.991 Year
9 purchases

PDF Editor

Subscriptions9
  • Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Weekly + Trial3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Weekly$9.997 Days
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  • Weekly + Trial3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Weekly + Trial7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Monthly$15.991 Month
  • Monthly + Trial3 Days trial$15.991 Month
  • Annual$39.991 Year
  • Annual + Trial3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Clipto free?
Clipto is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Editor free?
PDF Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Clipto or PDF Editor?
PDF Editor is rated higher. Clipto averages 4.0 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while PDF Editor averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Clipto or PDF Editor have ads?
Neither Clipto nor PDF Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Clipto or PDF Editor?
Clipto ships an update every 8 days, and PDF Editor every 2 days. Most recently, Clipto was updated on October 31, 2026 and PDF Editor on October 31, 2026.

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