Comparison

PDF Studio vs Documents Editor

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

Head to head
About

PDF Studio

Features
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PDF Studio β€” your complete PDF solution for iPhone and iPad. Scan, edit, sign, convert, and manage documents with professional-grade tools, all in one app. SCAN & DIGITIZE β€’ Intelligent document scanner with auto-edge detection β€’ Multi-page scanning in seconds β€’ High-quality PDF output from any paper document EDIT & ANNOTATE β€’ Add text, images, and shapes to any PDF β€’ Highlight, underline, and strike through text β€’ Draw and sketch with precision tools β€’ Reorder, rotate, and delete pages SIGN DOCUMENTS β€’ Create and save multiple signatures β€’ Sign contracts, forms, and agreements instantly β€’ Professional digital signatures CONVERT ANYTHING β€’ PNG, JPG, HEIC, WebP β†’ PDF β€’ PDF β†’ PNG, JPG images β€’ TXT ↔ PDF conversion β€’ Batch convert multiple files COMPRESS & OPTIMIZE β€’ Reduce PDF size up to 70% β€’ Three compression levels: Light, Medium, Maximum β€’ Perfect for email attachments and sharing POWERFUL TOOLS β€’ OCR: Extract text from images and scans β€’ Merge: Combine multiple PDFs into one β€’ Split: Separate PDF into individual pages β€’ Print: Direct printing to any AirPrint device ORGANIZE YOUR FILES β€’ Create folders and organize documents β€’ Quick search across all files β€’ Favorites for fast access β€’ Recent files tracking CLOUD SYNC β€’ Automatic iCloud synchronization β€’ Access documents on all your Apple devices β€’ Secure cloud backup WHY PDF STUDIO? No watermarks on your documents Works offline β€” no internet required Privacy first β€” files stay on your device Clean, intuitive interface Regular updates with new features Perfect for students, professionals, and anyone who works with documents. Download PDF Studio and take control of your PDFs today! Download PDF Studio today and experience the most powerful PDF toolkit for iOS! Terms of Use: https://github.com/spiroba/pdf-studio-legal/blob/main/TERMS_OF_USE.md

About

Documents Editor

Features
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Documents Editor: Read & Edit makes it easy to create, edit, and manage documents. Whether you’re drafting a new file or customizing templates, this app provides all the tools you need to work on documents anytime, anywhere. Key Features: - Create new documents from scratch with a user-friendly editor - Edit existing documents quickly and efficiently - Use and customize document templates for reports, letters, resumes, and more - Rich text formatting options including fonts, colors, and styles - Support for undo/redo, copy/paste, and text alignment - Compatible with popular document formats for easy sharing - Auto-save ensures your work is safe and up-to-date - Clean and intuitive interface optimized for mobile devices Perfect for students, professionals, and anyone who needs powerful document editing on the go. Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your iTunes Account when you confirm the initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. Terms of Use https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mvcXDYLa1uSx5NMFHVwpT11NUENJDe9ZNo0mVBlOwa0/edit?usp=sharing Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KdoWFTeNdqhmf-2TomfD1pNyQduKAt3gilAXKXuH6Dk/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

PDF Studio4 screens
Documents Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

PDF Studio and Documents Editor are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. PDF Studio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days and Documents Editor sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
PDF Studio versus Documents Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF StudioDocuments Editor
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBoris SpiroNeza Strukelj

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PDF Studio

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium$2.497 Days
  • Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
  • Annual Premium$29.991 Year
1 purchases

Documents Editor

Subscriptions1
  • Documents Editor: Read & Edit3 Days trial$5.997 Days

Questions

Is PDF Studio free?
PDF Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Documents Editor free?
Documents Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PDF Studio or Documents Editor have ads?
Neither PDF Studio nor Documents Editor shows ads.

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