Lump vs TekPDF
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Lump
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Display the contents of (almost) any file in hexadecimal and ASCII or UTF-8. Useful for programmers, experimenters, and explorers. Handles huge files easily.
TekPDF
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Welcome to TekPDF - your ultimate, offline-first document companion designed for speed, simplicity, and absolute data privacy. TekPDF brings a complete suite of professional PDF utilities right to your iPhone and iPad. Whether you need to scan a receipt, merge contract drafts, compress large files, convert images, or password-protect sensitive documents, TekPDF handles it all locally. Unlike other document utilities, TekPDF does not upload your files to external servers. Every single operationβfrom optical character recognition (OCR) to high-fidelity PDF compressionβtakes place locally on your device's processor. Your sensitive business documents, financial records, and personal IDs remain 100% private and secure. WHY CHOOSE TEKPDF? β’ 100% Offline and Private Processing: Operates entirely on-device. No internet connection is required, no documents are uploaded, and no files ever leave your device. β’ Lightning-Fast Performance: Perform complex operations like OCR scanning, PDF merging, and page reorganizing in a fraction of a second. β’ Clean and Secure: Access professional, desktop-grade document tools on the go with a lightweight, battery-efficient interface. CORE FEATURES AND UTILITIES 1. Smart Document Scanner and Advanced OCR Turn your camera into an intelligent, high-resolution scanner. - Scan invoices, receipts, book pages, handwritten notes, and contracts instantly. - Automatic edge detection, perspective correction, and smart cropping ensure a clean scan. - On-device OCR translates image scans into searchable, selectable text offline. 2. High-Fidelity PDF Compressor - Reduce PDF file size significantly while retaining professional readability. - Adjust compression settings to balance file size and visual clarity. 3. Merge and Split PDF Documents - Combine multiple PDFs, scans, and converted documents into a single PDF. - Split large PDF documents or extract specific pages. 4. Image to PDF and PDF to Image Conversion - Convert JPG, PNG, and HEIC files into clean, multi-page PDF documents. - Extract pages from existing PDFs and save them as high-quality images. 5. Secure, Lock and Unlock PDF Files - Add password protection to secure sensitive PDFs with advanced encryption. - Remove passwords from PDFs instantly for quick access. 6. Reorganize and Edit PDF Pages - Delete unwanted pages, insert new ones, and rotate pages easily. - Rearrange page sequences with simple drag-and-drop. Download TekPDF today and unlock the ultimate suite of local document tools without compromising your privacy! PRIVACY POLICY & TERMS OF USE (EULA) We are committed to protecting your personal data and privacy. For more information regarding our data practices and legal terms, please review: β’ Privacy Policy: https://teksevi.com/privacy-policy β’ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Lump at none against TekPDF's shown. Lump also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). TekPDF's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Lump ships an update every 3 weeks, TekPDF every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Lump | TekPDF |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks β better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.5 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 146 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Rifkind | TekSevi |
In-app purchases
Lump
No in-app purchases
TekPDF
No in-app purchases









