Comparison

Custom PDF vs Dock

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

Head to head
About

Custom PDF

Features
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Custom PDF is a powerful yet intuitive app designed for anyone who needs to create professional PDF documents with custom layouts. Whether you're combining multiple PDFs, arranging images, or creating photo collages, Custom PDF gives you complete control over your document layout. KEY FEATURES: Flexible Grid Layouts Design your PDF pages with customizable grid systems. Choose from various grid sizes including 2x2, 3x3, 4x4, and more. Adjust the number of rows and columns to fit your needs perfectly. Import Multiple Sources Import PDF documents and extract individual pages, or add images directly from your device. All imported content appears in your Page Library, ready to be arranged however you want. Intelligent Cell Merging Create unique layouts by merging adjacent cells. Whether you need a large header area, side-by-side comparisons, or custom photo arrangements, the cell merge feature makes it simple to design exactly what you envision. Drag and Drop Interface Arranging your content is as easy as drag and drop. Move pages from your Page Library to the grid, reorder them, and see your layout take shape in real-time. Customizable Spacing and Margins Fine-tune your documents with adjustable cell spacing and page margins. Control the white space between elements to create clean, professional-looking PDFs. Multiple Output Pages Not limited to a single page. Create multi-page PDF documents with different layouts on each page. Perfect for comprehensive reports, photo albums, or presentations. Preview Before Export Review your entire document before exporting. The preview feature lets you see exactly how your PDF will look, so you can make adjustments before saving. Project Management Save your work as projects. Create multiple projects, rename them, and come back to edit them anytime. Your work is automatically saved locally on your device. Professional Export Export high-quality PDF documents ready for sharing, printing, or archiving. Your exported files maintain the quality of your original content. Multi-Language Support Available in English, Traditional Chinese, and Japanese. The app automatically adapts to your device's language settings. PERFECT FOR: Combining multiple PDF documents into organized layouts Creating photo collages and albums Designing custom worksheets and educational materials Arranging product catalogs and portfolios Making comparison sheets and reports Organizing receipts and documents Creating presentations and handouts EASY TO USE: Create a new project and give it a name Import PDF files or images Drag pages from your library to the grid Adjust layout settings and merge cells as needed Preview your document Export as PDF Whether you're a student organizing study materials, a professional creating reports, a photographer building portfolios, or anyone who needs flexible PDF creation, Custom PDF provides the tools you need without complexity. All data is stored locally on your device, ensuring your privacy and allowing you to work offline. No account registration required. No cloud storage. Just simple, powerful PDF creation at your fingertips. Download Custom PDF today and start creating beautifully organized PDF documents your way. Pricacy Policy: https://lessismore521.blogspot.com/2025/12/privacy-policy-for-custom-pdf.html Terms of service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Dock

Transform your iPhone into a beautiful charging display with elegant clocks and an animated planetary system. Enjoy a distraction-free design perfect for your desk or nightstand, with automatic launch via shortcuts.

Highlights
  • Animated planetary system with real rotation
  • Six distinct clock styles
  • Live moon phase rendering
  • Automatic launch via Apple Shortcuts
  • Distraction-free, dark-first design
  • Screen saver timing options
Features
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The only StandBy-style dock with a living planetary system — watch the Moon, Mars and Saturn spin while your iPhone charges on your desk or nightstand. Dock transforms your iPhone into a beautiful display while charging. Inspired by StandBy mode, it brings elegant clocks, animated planets, and immersive visuals to your desk, nightstand, or workspace. SIX CLOCK STYLES • Minimal Analog, Analog, Digital, Compact Analog, Word clock, and Slider • Digital clock digits can float subtly, StandBy-style • Charging style: your battery level fills the screen behind a bold two-tone clock • Every clock works beautifully in landscape A LIVING SKY • Animated planetary system with the Moon, planets and real rotation • Live moon phase rendered on the Moon itself • Date, location and weather at a glance MADE FOR YOUR NIGHTSTAND • Clean, distraction-free, dark-first design • Screen saver timing options for overnight use • Launches automatically when you start charging, via Apple Shortcuts • Keep-screen-on while charging Whether your phone is on your desk during work or beside your bed at night, Dock turns it into a display you'll actually want to look at. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.alicorak.com/dock/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Custom PDF4 screens
Dock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Dock at none against Custom PDF's shown. Custom PDF's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price 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. Custom PDF sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.00 per month and Dock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Custom PDF versus Dock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCustom PDFDock
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChi Chung WongAli Corak

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Custom PDF

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$1.001 Month
3 purchases

Dock

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Annual$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Custom PDF free?
Custom PDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dock free?
Dock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Custom PDF or Dock have ads?
Custom PDF shows ads; Dock does not.

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