# PDF Editor vs Docbase

The clearest difference is update cadence: PDF Editor at weekly against Docbase's monthly. Docbase's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Docbase sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PDF Editor ships an update weekly, Docbase monthly. Both last shipped on October 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Editor | Docbase |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-sign-offline/id6757099019/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 31 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Robert Pinl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822248219) | [Gazihan Ilhami Isildak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877071888) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-sign-offline/id6757099019)

Edit, sign, and scan PDFs entirely offline on your iPhone or iPad. This privacy-focused tool allows you to manage documents without cloud uploads or internet access. Secure your files with password protection and remove hidden metadata.

**Highlights:** Offline PDF editing, Add digital signatures, Merge and split PDFs, Organize pages, Scan documents, Password protection, Strip metadata

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


### Docbase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/docbase/id6759154073)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Editor free?

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

### Is Docbase free?

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

### Do PDF Editor or Docbase have ads?

Neither PDF Editor nor Docbase shows ads.

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

PDF Editor ships an update weekly, and Docbase monthly. Most recently, PDF Editor was updated on October 9, 2026 and Docbase on October 9, 2026.

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