# PDF Editor vs PDF Reader

PDF Editor and PDF Reader both sit at 3.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of PDF Reader's written reviews are positive against 25% of PDF Editor's. PDF Reader also leads on chart position (#118 vs unranked). PDF Editor's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 PDF Reader sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for PDF Editor against 4.0 for PDF Reader. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 41 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of PDF Editor's written reviews are positive against 50% of PDF Reader's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Editor | PDF Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-convert-file/id6758133226/reviews) | **[4.0 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-edit-and-ocr-scan/id6774545766/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **41** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#118** |
| Size | 79 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wellresion Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864858112) | [Duc Duong Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580090879) |

## 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 |


### PDF Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-edit-and-ocr-scan/id6774545766)

**Currently charting:** #118 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Easily scan, read, edit, and manage PDF documents on your iPhone and iPad. Convert images to PDF, extract text with OCR, and sign your documents. Organize files with merging, splitting, and password protection.

**Highlights:** Scan documents with camera, Convert photos to PDF, Extract text with OCR, Edit and annotate PDFs, Sign documents, Merge and split PDFs, Password protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $14.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Editor free?

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

### Is PDF Reader free?

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

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

PDF Reader is rated higher. PDF Editor averages 3.9 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while PDF Reader averages 4.0 from 41 ratings.

### Do PDF Editor or PDF Reader have ads?

Both PDF Editor and PDF Reader show ads.

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

PDF Editor ships an update every 3 weeks, and PDF Reader every 3 weeks. Most recently, PDF Editor was updated on October 12, 2026 and PDF Reader on October 11, 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.*