# PDF Editor vs PDFNext

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PDFNext at 100% against PDF Editor's 25%. PDFNext also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). PDF Editor's advantage is ratings volume (31 vs 2) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and PDFNext sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PDFNext holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Editor has 31 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of PDF Editor's written reviews are positive against 100% of PDFNext's.

PDF Editor ships an update every 3 weeks, PDFNext every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Editor | PDFNext |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-convert-file/id6758133226/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdfnext-editor-and-reader/id6772680696/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 79 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wellresion Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864858112) | [Engtech Software Solution Ltd .](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772680698) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-convert-file/id6758133226)

Transform your device into a mobile office for efficient PDF management. Extract text from images, edit documents, convert images to PDF, and organize files with ease. This all-in-one utility offers a user-friendly interface for students and professionals.

**Highlights:** Smart OCR and text recognition, Professional PDF editing tools, Image to PDF conversion, Batch image conversion, Page management, Easy file import and sharing

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF Editor Ad-Free | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Editor Ad-Free | $29.99 | per year |


### PDFNext

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdfnext-editor-and-reader/id6772680696)

Edit, read, scan, convert, sign, merge, and split PDF documents with a streamlined mobile interface. This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for managing your PDFs on the go.

**Highlights:** Scan documents with camera, Edit PDF files, Annotate documents, Convert images to PDF, Sign documents, Merge and split files

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $35.95 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Editor free?

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

### Is PDFNext free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PDF Editor or PDFNext?

PDFNext is rated higher. PDF Editor averages 3.9 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while PDFNext averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do PDF Editor or PDFNext have ads?

Both PDF Editor and PDFNext show ads.

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

PDF Editor ships an update every 3 weeks, and PDFNext every 4 days. Most recently, PDF Editor was updated on October 12, 2026 and PDFNext on October 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*