Comparison

Pure PDF Editor Offline vs PDF Text Editor ‑ Edit PDF

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

Head to head
About

Pure PDF Editor Offline

Features
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Pure PDF Editor Offline is a privacy-first PDF editor built entirely from scratch. Edit text, insert images, and fill forms — all without ever connecting to the internet. Your documents never leave your device. Unlike other PDF apps that upload your files to remote servers, Pure PDF Editor processes everything locally on your iPhone or iPad. No cloud. No accounts. No tracking. Just fast, reliable PDF editing that respects your privacy. EDIT PDF TEXT - Change existing text directly in your PDF - Choose fonts, sizes, colors, and styles - Add new text anywhere on the page WORK WITH IMAGES - Insert photos from your library or camera - Edit and reposition existing images - Resize and adjust images with precision FILL PDF FORMS - Complete interactive PDF forms on the go - Fill text fields, checkboxes, and dropdowns - Save filled forms and share instantly 100% OFFLINE & PRIVATE - No internet connection required — ever - No file uploads to any server - No user accounts or sign-ups - No analytics or tracking in your documents - Works in airplane mode, remote areas, anywhere BUILT FROM SCRATCH Pure PDF Editor doesn't rely on generic third-party PDF libraries. We built our own PDF engine from the ground up, following the official ISO 32000 PDF specification. This means better compatibility, faster performance, and complete control over how your documents are handled. DESIGNED FOR SIMPLICITY Import a PDF. Edit what you need. Save and share. No bloated feature menus, no confusing interfaces. Pure PDF Editor does exactly what you need — quickly and reliably. PERFECT FOR - Contracts and legal documents - Tax forms and government paperwork - School and university assignments - Business reports and proposals - Any PDF you need to edit privately FREE & PREMIUM Get started for free with essential features. Upgrade to Premium for the full editing toolkit at just $19.99/year — less than $1.70/month for complete, private PDF editing. Your documents are yours. Keep them that way. Payment and Subscription Terms: - Weekly plan for unlimited access: $1.99/week - Monthly plan for unlimited access: $3.99/month - Annual plan for unlimited access: $19.99/year - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the selected plan - Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off in your Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription - You can cancel your subscription at any time Terms of Use: https://www.purepdfeditor.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.purepdfeditor.com/privacy.html

About

PDF Text Editor ‑ Edit PDF

Edit, annotate, and organize PDF documents directly on your device. Modify existing text, add new content, and manage pages with a comprehensive suite of offline tools. Prioritizes user privacy with on-device processing and no account required.

Highlights
  • Edit existing PDF text
  • Add new text and images
  • Annotate with drawing tools
  • Organize pages (reorder, delete, rotate)
  • Compress, merge, and split PDFs
  • Add and remove password protection
  • Convert images to PDF
Features
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Edit, annotate, sign, and organize PDFs right on your iPhone and iPad — with no conversion, no account, and no files leaving your device. PDF Editor opens any PDF and lets you change the actual text, mark it up, rearrange pages, and run every common PDF task offline. Your documents are processed entirely on your device. EDIT REAL TEXT • Tap any line and rewrite it — the original font, size, and color are matched automatically • Add new text boxes anywhere on the page • Insert images and your signature ANNOTATE & MARK UP • Draw with a pen or highlighter, then erase cleanly • Add shapes — lines, arrows, rectangles, circles, and more • Highlight, underline, and strike through text • Drop a saved signature in a tap ORGANIZE PAGES • Reorder pages by dragging • Rotate, duplicate, or delete pages • Insert a blank page, another PDF, or an image as a page • Extract selected pages into a new file • Resize pages EVERY PDF TOOL • Compress — shrink file size while keeping text selectable • Merge — combine several PDFs into one • Split — pull out just the pages you need • Lock & Unlock — add or remove password protection (AES-256) • Image to PDF — turn photos into a clean document • Create a blank PDF to start from scratch BUILT FOR PRIVACY • Files are never uploaded — everything happens on device • No sign-in and no account required • Works fully offline ORGANIZED LIBRARY • Keep documents in folders and search your library • Favorite the files you use most • Light and dark mode, on iPhone and iPad Most tools are free. Watch a short video to unlock a Pro action once, or upgrade to PDF Editor Pro for unlimited text editing, premium shapes, and unlimited signatures. — Subscription — PDF Editor Pro is offered as a weekly auto-renewing subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://pdfeditoronline.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://pdfeditoronline.app/terms Apple's EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pure PDF Editor Offline4 screens
PDF Text Editor ‑ Edit PDF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pure PDF Editor Offline at none against PDF Text Editor ‑ Edit PDF's shown. PDF Text Editor ‑ Edit PDF's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Pure PDF Editor Offline sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and PDF Text Editor ‑ Edit PDF sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pure PDF Editor Offline ships an update every 2 months, PDF Text Editor ‑ Edit PDF every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Pure PDF Editor Offline versus PDF Text Editor ‑ Edit PDF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPure PDF Editor OfflinePDF Text Editor ‑ Edit PDF
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSergiy KurashQasim Ali

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pure PDF Editor Offline

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$19.991 Year
2 purchases

PDF Text Editor ‑ Edit PDF

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$39.99

Questions

Is Pure PDF Editor Offline free?
Pure PDF Editor Offline is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Text Editor ‑ Edit PDF free?
PDF Text Editor ‑ Edit PDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pure PDF Editor Offline or PDF Text Editor ‑ Edit PDF have ads?
PDF Text Editor ‑ Edit PDF shows ads; Pure PDF Editor Offline does not.
Which is updated more often, Pure PDF Editor Offline or PDF Text Editor ‑ Edit PDF?
Pure PDF Editor Offline ships an update every 2 months, and PDF Text Editor ‑ Edit PDF every 8 days. Most recently, Pure PDF Editor Offline was updated on September 19, 2026 and PDF Text Editor ‑ Edit PDF on September 21, 2026.

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