Comparison

PDF Viewer vs PDF Pulse PDF Tools & Scanner

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

Head to head
About

PDF Viewer

Features
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Description: PDF Viewer is a practical tool designed for reading, managing, and processing PDF documents. The app supports importing PDFs from your device and allows you to view Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files without needing additional software. PDF Viewer offers essential editing features such as converting images to PDF, merging documents, and splitting pages. Users can rename files, organize their library, and mark important documents as favorites for easy access. For enhanced document security, the app includes encryption and decryption tools suitable for sensitive or permission-controlled files. Users can also view detailed file information, including size, page count, and creation time, to better manage and archive content. PDF Viewer is suitable for study, work, and everyday document management scenarios. It focuses on providing a stable, clear, and easy-to-use experience for handling PDF files. Key Features: - Import and read PDF files - View Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents - Convert images to PDF - Merge and split PDF files - File renaming and favorites management - View file metadata - PDF encryption and decryption

About

PDF Pulse PDF Tools & Scanner

Features
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PDF Pulse is an all-in-one PDF utility designed to make document management fast, secure, and effortless. Whether you need to lock important files, merge PDFs, scan documents, or convert voice to text — PDF Pulse has you covered. Secure Your Documents • Lock PDF files with a password • Unlock protected PDFs easily • Change PDF passwords anytime • Keep sensitive files safe Edit & Organize PDFs • Merge multiple PDFs into one • Split PDFs by pages • Compress PDF files without losing quality • Rename files and keep changes saved permanently Convert Files Instantly • JPG or PNG to PDF • PDF to JPG or PNG • Scan documents using your camera • Convert voice to PDF • Extract text using PDF to Text (OCR) Add Professional Touch • Add custom watermarks • Digitally sign PDF documents • Place signatures anywhere on the page Smart File Management • View locked & unlocked PDFs • Download files to local storage • Share PDFs via WhatsApp, Mail, Messages & more • Print PDFs directly • Delete files permanently from device • Rename PDF Files and Download the Renamed Files Fast, Secure & Offline • All processing happens on your device • No internet required • Your files stay private PDF’s Password Group • Centralized list of all locked PDFs • Securely store and view PDF names with passwords • Add your own custom password entries with titles • Easily manage and reuse passwords for future access PDF Pulse is perfect for students, professionals, business users, and anyone who works with PDFs daily. Download PDF Pulse today and take full control of your documents.

Screenshots

PDF Viewer4 screens
PDF Pulse PDF Tools & Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PDF Viewer at 15.6 against PDF Pulse PDF Tools & Scanner's 17.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 4 level
PDF Viewer versus PDF Pulse PDF Tools & Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF ViewerPDF Pulse PDF Tools & Scanner
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChengdu Mulinshen Technology Co., LtdVarun Kumar

In-app purchases

None

PDF Viewer

No in-app purchases

None

PDF Pulse PDF Tools & Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PDF Viewer free?
PDF Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PDF Pulse PDF Tools & Scanner free?
PDF Pulse PDF Tools & Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PDF Viewer or PDF Pulse PDF Tools & Scanner have ads?
Neither PDF Viewer nor PDF Pulse PDF Tools & Scanner shows ads.

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