Comparison

PDF Tools vs UnderLimit

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

Head to head
About

PDF Tools

Easily create, merge, split, and reorder PDF pages from photos or existing documents. This app offers a user-friendly interface for managing PDFs on the go, perfect for students and professionals.

Highlights
  • Convert photos to PDF
  • Merge multiple PDF files
  • Split PDFs into separate files
  • Reorder and delete PDF pages
  • User-friendly interface
  • High-quality output
Features
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PDF Tools is your all-in-one PDF app for iOS. Create PDFs from photos, merge multiple files, split PDFs into separate documents, and reorder or delete pages—all in a simple, user-friendly interface. Perfect for students, professionals, and anyone who works with documents on the go. Key Features: Photos to PDF • Convert photos from your library into a professional PDF document • Combine up to 20 photos into a single PDF • Drag-and-drop reordering to arrange pages exactly how you want • Multiple page sizes: A4, Letter, Legal, A5, or B5 • Image fit options: Fit maintains aspect ratio, Fill crops to fit the page • High-quality output optimized for printing and sharing Reorder & Delete PDF Pages • Open any PDF and rearrange pages with intuitive drag-and-drop • Remove unwanted pages in a few taps • Save and share your edited PDF with ease Split PDF • Split one PDF into multiple files • Choose exactly where to split—by page or section • Get separate PDFs ready to share Merge PDFs • Combine multiple PDF files into one document • Select several PDFs and merge them in your chosen order • Ideal for assembling reports, contracts, or portfolios Perfect For: • Document scanning and archiving • Creating photo albums and portfolios • Sharing multiple images in one file • Organizing receipts and invoices • Merging reports or contracts • Splitting large PDFs for easier sharing • Reordering or removing pages before sending PDF Tools gives you everything you need to create, edit, and manage PDFs on your iPhone or iPad. Download now and handle all your PDF tasks in one app.

About

UnderLimit

Features
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Make your files fit the limit. UnderLimit helps you reduce photos and PDFs to the file size you actually need. Choose your target size, and UnderLimit handles the compression while preserving the best quality possible. PERFECT FOR FILE SIZE LIMITS Need a photo under 1 MB? A PDF under 5 MB? An attachment small enough to upload or send? Set the target size and let UnderLimit do the work. PHOTO COMPRESSION • Compress photos to a target file size • Reduce image size in KB or MB • Keep the best quality possible • Quickly prepare images for uploads, forms, email, and sharing PDF COMPRESSION • Reduce PDF file size • Choose the maximum size you need • Prepare PDFs for upload limits and attachments • Simple, fast workflow SMART RECOMMENDATIONS Not sure which target size to choose? UnderLimit can help you select an appropriate size for your file. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your files are processed directly on your device. Your photos and PDFs don't need to be uploaded to a remote server for compression. SIMPLE PRICING Start using UnderLimit for free. If you need more, unlock UnderLimit Unlimited with a one-time purchase. No subscription. No ads. No account required. UNDERLIMIT IS USEFUL FOR • Online forms and portals • Email attachments • Applications and document submissions • Websites with maximum upload sizes • Reducing photos before sharing • Compressing PDFs for size-restricted uploads Stop guessing compression levels. Choose the size you need and make your file fit the limit.

Screenshots

PDF Tools4 screens
UnderLimit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PDF Tools at none against UnderLimit's 1. UnderLimit's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. UnderLimit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PDF Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Tools ships an update fortnightly, UnderLimit every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
PDF Tools versus UnderLimit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF ToolsUnderLimit
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPixelWave LLCALESSANDRO VINCENZO DEL BALZO

In-app purchases

None

PDF Tools

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

UnderLimit

One-time1
  • UnderLimit Unlimited$2.99

Questions

Is PDF Tools free?
PDF Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UnderLimit free?
UnderLimit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PDF Tools or UnderLimit have ads?
PDF Tools shows ads; UnderLimit does not.
Which is updated more often, PDF Tools or UnderLimit?
PDF Tools ships an update fortnightly, and UnderLimit every 2 days. Most recently, PDF Tools was updated on October 31, 2026 and UnderLimit on October 31, 2026.

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