PDF2box vs PDFMaster
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PDF2box
This app offers a comprehensive suite of PDF editing and management tools that operate entirely offline. It allows users to merge, split, compress, sign, and convert PDFs, among many other functions, without requiring subscriptions or uploading data.
- Merge and split PDFs
- Compress and resize pages
- OCR for searchable documents
- Sign and watermark PDFs
- Password protection and redaction
- Convert PDFs to images and vice versa
- PDF/A converter
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PDF Toolbox is now PDF2box. PDF2box is a free, all-in-one PDF toolkit for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Merge, split, compress, sign, scan, watermark, OCR, flatten, and convert PDF/A. All tools are 100% offline with zero data collection. 20+ professional tools, no subscriptions, no ads. ORGANIZE - Merge multiple PDFs into one document - Split PDFs by page range or individual pages - Rotate, reorder, extract, or delete pages OPTIMIZE - Compress PDFs - Resize pages to standard or custom dimensions - Flatten annotations and form fields - Repair PDFs (Repair, sanitize, or normalize damaged or malformed PDFs) CREATE & CONVERT - PDF to Images (PNG, JPEG) - Images to PDF / Camera to PDF - OCR to make scanned documents searchable - PDF/A Converter for archival compliance SECURE - Unlock password-protected PDFs - Add password protection with permissions - Edit or remove document metadata - Redaction EDIT - Add text or image watermarks - Insert page numbers - Sign PDFs with draw, type, or image signatures Every tool runs entirely on your device using Apple's native PDFKit and CoreGraphics. No uploads, no servers, no analytics, no tracking. Your documents never leave your hands.
PDFMaster
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PDFMaster is your powerful, all-in-one document toolkit—right in your pocket. No subscriptions. No ads. No hidden fees. Just pure PDF power. Whether you need to scan physical documents, compress large files for email, merge multiple reports, or convert web pages, PDFMaster handles it all. We built this app because we believe essential document tools should be accessible to everyone, without expensive paywalls or invasive tracking. YOUR COMPLETE PDF TOOLKIT Compress PDF: Shrink oversized PDFs by up to 80% while maintaining crisp quality. Choose from Low, Medium, or High presets, or fine-tune with the custom slider. Perfect for bypassing email attachment limits. Merge PDFs: Combine multiple files into one seamless document. Easily drag to reorder, select specific pages, and merge with a single tap. Document Scanner: Turn your iPhone into a high-quality scanner. Auto-edge detection captures clean, sharp scans of physical documents every single time. Split & Extract: Break a large PDF into multiple parts or extract specific, important pages into a brand-new document. Image to PDF: Convert photos and gallery images into professional documents instantly. Create multi-page PDFs from your camera roll in seconds. URL to PDF: Save web pages for offline reading. Just paste a URL, and we will render the entire page as a high-quality document. Annotate & Edit: Draw, highlight, and annotate directly on your files. Manage your workflow with the intuitive grid view to rearrange or delete individual pages. 100% PRIVATE & OFFLINE Your privacy is our priority. Your sensitive files never leave your device. All compression, merging, and conversion happens locally on your iPhone or iPad. We do not upload, collect, or access your documents. Zero analytics. Zero tracking. EFFORTLESS FILE MANAGEMENT Access your documents seamlessly from iCloud Drive, Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox directly within the app. Share your finished files via AirDrop, Email, or Messages in one tap. WHY CHOOSE PDFMASTER? Completely Free: No subscriptions, no premium tiers, no paywalls. Zero Ads: A clean, professional, and distraction-free experience. Offline Ready: Work anywhere, without an internet connection (URL to PDF requires internet). Lightweight & Fast: Battery-friendly and highly responsive. Love the app? PDFMaster is built by an independent developer. You can support future updates and keep the app ad-free by leaving an optional tip in the "Support Us" section. Every coffee helps!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PDF2box at every 2 weeks against PDFMaster's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. PDF2box sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and PDFMaster sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PDF2box ships an update every 2 weeks, PDFMaster monthly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | PDF2box | PDFMaster |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.1 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yung Kei Simon MA | G A Shehan De Silva |
In-app purchases
PDF2box
- Small Tip - Coffee$0.99
- Medium Tip - Meal$2.99
- Large Tip - Gift$4.99
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- Generous Tip - Super$9.99
PDFMaster
- Buy me a coffee$1.99
- Buy me a slice of pizza$2.99
- Super Supporter$9.99
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