# PDF Editor vs PDF Editor & Reader

The clearest difference is monetization model: PDF Editor at free with in-app purchases against PDF Editor & Reader's subscription. PDF Editor also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 1). PDF Editor & Reader's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and PDF Editor & Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PDF Editor & Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Editor has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Editor | PDF Editor & Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-read-fill-and-edit/id6756703656/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-and-reader-studio/id6794797860/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 40 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Asad Ahsan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1326954499) | [Apptimize LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1643932210) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-read-fill-and-edit/id6756703656)

Easily manage and edit PDF files with a comprehensive suite of tools. Modify text, add images, sign documents, merge files, and compress PDFs all within a user-friendly interface. Perfect for students, professionals, and anyone needing to work with documents.

**Highlights:** Edit PDF text, Sign documents, Annotate pages, Merge and split PDFs, Compress PDF files, Add images and audio notes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


### PDF Editor & Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-and-reader-studio/id6794797860)

Edit, read, and convert documents directly on your device. This app offers tools to scan, merge, split, sign, and protect your files. It also uses AI to summarize, translate, and answer questions about document text.

**Highlights:** Read and mark up PDFs, Scan documents with camera, Convert PDFs to Word, Word to PDF, Organize pages (merge, split, reorder), Sign, protect, and redact documents, AI-powered summarization and translation, Content search across documents

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Editor free?

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

### Is PDF Editor & Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PDF Editor or PDF Editor & Reader?

PDF Editor & Reader is rated higher. PDF Editor averages 4.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while PDF Editor & Reader averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

PDF Editor shows ads; PDF Editor & Reader does not.

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

PDF Editor ships an update monthly, and PDF Editor & Reader monthly. Most recently, PDF Editor was updated on October 30, 2026 and PDF Editor & Reader on October 31, 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.*