# Simple vs PDF Editor & Signer

The clearest difference is rating: Simple at 5.0 against PDF Editor & Signer's 1.0. Simple also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). PDF Editor & Signer's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PDF Editor & Signer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simple holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Simple ships an update every 11 days, PDF Editor & Signer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple | PDF Editor & Signer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-tasks/id6755080282/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-and-signer/id6757099019/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Juan Casanueva](https://appshunter.io/developer/427769040) | [Robert Pinl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822248219) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-tasks/id6755080282)

Organize your tasks with detailed management tools and enhance focus with a built-in Pomodoro timer. Track progress with comprehensive statistics and smart notifications. Syncs across devices and offers a clean, intuitive interface.

**Highlights:** Task creation and management, Customizable task lists, Built-in Pomodoro timer, Activity dashboard and statistics, Smart notifications, Cross-device iCloud sync, Achievements and streak tracking

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a coffee | $0.99 | one-time |


### PDF Editor & Signer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-and-signer/id6757099019)

Edit and sign PDF documents directly on your device without needing an internet connection or uploading files. This app offers a secure, offline solution for managing contracts, invoices, and other private files, with advanced features available through an in-app purchase.

**Highlights:** Offline PDF editing and signing, Merge, split, and reorder pages, Scan documents with camera, Password protection and metadata stripping, Sign with finger or Apple Pencil, Export pages as JPG or PNG

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple free?

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

### Is PDF Editor & Signer free?

PDF Editor & Signer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Simple or PDF Editor & Signer?

Simple is rated higher. Simple averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while PDF Editor & Signer averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Simple or PDF Editor & Signer have ads?

Neither Simple nor PDF Editor & Signer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple or PDF Editor & Signer?

Simple ships an update every 11 days, and PDF Editor & Signer weekly. Most recently, Simple was updated on October 30, 2026 and PDF Editor & Signer on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*