# PDF Reader vs PDF Editor

PDF Reader and PDF Editor both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of PDF Reader's written reviews are positive against 25% of PDF Editor's. PDF Reader also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). PDF Editor's advantage is chart position (#200 vs unranked) and ratings volume (31 vs 4). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Reader sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per 7 days and PDF Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for PDF Reader against 3.9 for PDF Editor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Editor has 31 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of PDF Reader's written reviews are positive against 25% of PDF Editor's.

PDF Reader ships an update every 4 days, PDF Editor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Reader | PDF Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-smart-reader/id6756703231/reviews)** | [3.9 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-convert-file/id6758133226/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **31** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | — | **#200** |
| Size | 85 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [truong nguyen xuan](https://appshunter.io/developer/552933291) | [Wellresion Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864858112) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-smart-reader/id6756703231)

This app is a fast and lightweight document viewer for PDF, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files. It offers smart file management, offline access, and easy sharing, making it ideal for students and professionals. Enjoy a seamless reading experience with features like search, bookmarks, and dark mode.

**Highlights:** All-in-one document viewer (PDF, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, TXT), Smart file manager, Offline document access, Fast and smooth performance, Search and bookmarking, Dark mode support, Easy document sharing

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription - 1 week | $19.99 | per 7 days |


### PDF Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-convert-file/id6758133226)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Transform your device into a mobile office for efficient PDF management. Extract text from images, edit documents, convert images to PDF, and organize files with ease. This all-in-one utility offers a user-friendly interface for students and professionals.

**Highlights:** Smart OCR and text recognition, Professional PDF editing tools, Image to PDF conversion, Batch image conversion, Page management, Easy file import and sharing

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF Editor Ad-Free | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Editor Ad-Free | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Reader free?

PDF Reader 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, PDF Reader or PDF Editor?

PDF Reader is rated higher. PDF Reader averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while PDF Editor averages 3.9 from 31 ratings.

### Do PDF Reader or PDF Editor have ads?

Both PDF Reader and PDF Editor show ads.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Reader or PDF Editor?

PDF Reader ships an update every 4 days, and PDF Editor every 3 weeks. Most recently, PDF Reader was updated on September 23, 2026 and PDF Editor on September 18, 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.*