Comparison

QuickTools vs PDF Tools Pro

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

Head to head
About

QuickTools

This app is a comprehensive utility for managing and converting various media and file types. It allows users to convert images, videos, audio, and PDFs, as well as compress files, extract content, and create archives. Additional tools include an internet speed test and QR code generator.

Highlights
  • Convert images to JPG, PNG, WEBP, BMP
  • Compress and resize photos
  • Convert videos to GIF and MP4
  • Convert audio to MP3, M4A, WAV, FLAC
  • Convert images and documents to PDF
  • Unzip and create archives
  • Internet speed test
  • QR code generator
Features
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Edit PDFs, compress videos, convert files and organize everything in one app. QuickTools brings 30+ everyday tools for PDFs, documents, photos, videos, GIFs, audio and files into one simple workspace. Get more done without switching between multiple apps. PDF & DOCUMENTS Create, edit and manage PDFs on your iPhone or iPad. • Convert images, Word, PowerPoint and Excel files to PDF • Scan documents and save them as PDFs • Edit and annotate PDF pages with text, drawing and watermarks • Merge and split PDFs, reorder pages and jump to any page • Fill out forms and sign documents with eSign • Protect and unlock PDFs with passwords FILES & ORGANIZATION Keep your documents and media organized. • Import files from Photos or the Files app • Create folders and organize your file library • Search your files and folders • Automatically save files created with QuickTools • Recover deleted files from Recently Deleted PHOTO TOOLS Convert and compress images for everyday use. • Compress photos to save storage space • Convert images between JPG, PNG and HEIC formats • Create passport and ID photos • Capture photos with Dual Camera VIDEO & GIF TOOLS Manage, compress and convert your videos. • Compress videos to a target file size • Convert videos between supported formats • Extract video frames as images • Extract audio from videos • Trim video clips • Convert videos to GIFs and GIFs to videos AUDIO TOOLS Work with audio files in one place. • Convert audio between supported formats • Trim audio files • Merge multiple audio tracks STORAGE & FILE UTILITIES Find and manage files taking up space on your device. • Find large videos and other files • Delete unwanted files • Create ZIP archives and extract ZIP files EVERYDAY UTILITIES Access useful tools for daily tasks. • Generate QR codes • Generate passwords • Test internet speed • Run device and hardware tests ONE WORKSPACE FOR YOUR FILES & MEDIA QuickTools brings essential file management, document editing and media utilities together in one convenient app, designed for work, study and everyday tasks on iPhone and iPad. Have a question or feature request? arraydev1977@gmail.com Terms & Conditions: https://obsidian-tin-ee3.notion.site/Terms-Conditions-2de09a72d75080ab860ef6fad39842e9

About

PDF Tools Pro

This app offers a suite of tools to manage PDF documents on your mobile device. Easily merge, split, compress, convert, edit, and secure your files with a straightforward interface. Handle PDFs efficiently on the go.

Highlights
  • Merge and split PDFs
  • Compress files
  • Convert images to PDF
  • Rotate pages
  • Password protect documents
  • Remove PDF passwords
  • Share directly to other apps
Features
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PDF Tools Pro puts essential PDF tools in your pocket. Edit, organize, and secure documents in seconds. MERGE & SPLIT • Combine multiple PDFs into one file • Split a PDF by page ranges or into single pages • Extract only the pages you need COMPRESS & CONVERT • Reduce file size with adjustable compression (light, medium, strong) • Create PDFs from images with custom page size and margins (A4, Letter) EDIT & SECURE • Rotate pages by 90°, 180°, or 270° • Password-protect PDFs to keep them private • Remove password from PDFs you own EASY TO USE • Clear step-by-step flow: pick files → set options → get your PDF • Library of recent files for quick access • Share results directly to other apps GO PRO • Unlimited exports (no daily limit) • No ads • One-time or subscription options Download PDF Tools Pro and handle PDFs like a pro—anywhere, anytime. Terms of Use (EULA): https://sites.google.com/view/hashcoreapp/home

Screenshots

QuickTools4 screens
PDF Tools Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QuickTools at 100% against PDF Tools Pro's 0%. QuickTools also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). PDF Tools Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. QuickTools sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and PDF Tools Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QuickTools holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QuickTools has 117 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of QuickTools's written reviews are positive against 0% of PDF Tools Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QuickTools ships an update every 11 days, PDF Tools Pro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
QuickTools versus PDF Tools Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuickToolsPDF Tools Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (117 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings117 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPinki .Marius Fraitor

Customer experience

QuickTools

All ratings117 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral0.9%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PDF Tools Pro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

QuickTools

Subscriptions3
  • Quick Tool Weekly Premium$1.997 Days
  • Quick Tool Montly Premium$3.991 Month
  • Quick Tool Yearly Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$39.99
3 purchases

PDF Tools Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$9.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is QuickTools free?
QuickTools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Tools Pro free?
PDF Tools Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QuickTools or PDF Tools Pro?
QuickTools is rated higher. QuickTools averages 4.8 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while PDF Tools Pro averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do QuickTools or PDF Tools Pro have ads?
Neither QuickTools nor PDF Tools Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QuickTools or PDF Tools Pro?
QuickTools ships an update every 11 days, and PDF Tools Pro every 2 weeks. Most recently, QuickTools was updated on October 28, 2026 and PDF Tools Pro on October 23, 2026.

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