Comparison

PDF Editor vs Authenticator

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

Head to head
About

PDF Editor

This app is a comprehensive tool for managing PDF documents. It allows users to sign, fill, annotate, scan, convert, and print PDFs, streamlining document workflows for both students and professionals. It offers features like OCR, image-to-PDF conversion, and various reading modes.

Highlights
  • Sign and fill PDFs
  • Smart document scanning with OCR
  • Convert photos and documents to PDF
  • Annotate and markup text
  • Multiple PDF reading modes
  • Efficient file management and printing
Features
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Meet your all-in-one PDF editor — one app to sign, fill, annotate, scan, convert, and print, so you never have to juggle separate tools to finish your paperwork. Whether you’re a student marking up class notes or a professional signing contracts and archiving receipts, this PDF editor takes you from paper to finished PDF in just a few taps — fast, clean, and effortless. PDF Editor — Sign & Fill - Add handwritten or electronic signatures to any PDF - Fill in forms and insert text anywhere on the page - Place, resize, and reposition signatures freely - Save signatures for fast, one-tap reuse Smart Document Scanner - Auto-detect document edges for precise, clean scans - OCR technology extracts searchable text from images - Turn receipts, notes, and paper files into digital PDFs - Clarity enhancement for crisp, readable output Photo & Image to PDF - Convert JPG, PNG, and any photo to PDF instantly - Batch-convert multiple images into a single PDF - Word, Excel, PPT, TXT, and images to PDF - PDF to Word, PPT, TXT, JPG, and PNG PDF Annotation and Markup - Highlight, underline, and strikethrough text - Sticky notes, comments, and custom text insertion - Area highlight with fully customizable colors - Professional markup tools for study and work PDF Reading Experience - Vertical, continuous, and two-page view modes - Adjustable brightness and independent cover mode - Fast text search to jump to any position instantly - Tag important pages for quick reference Efficient PDF File Management - Thumbnail view for fast page navigation - Filter by All, Annotated, or Tagged Pages - One-tap import from iPhone Files, Photos, or other apps - Print PDFs directly via AirPrint to any compatible printer From class notes to contracts and receipts — the all-in-one PDF editor that makes every task fast, clean, and effortless. Sign, fill, annotate, scan, convert, and print, all in one place. * In order to use PDF Editor App you need to purchase the PDF Editor App which is an subscription. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase and auto-renews at the same price unless disabled in iTunes Account Settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your subscription can be managed in your iTunes Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Links: Terms of Service: https://10d7baee.pdf-7mv.pages.dev/PDFTermsConditions_en.html Privacy: https://pdf-7mv.pages.dev/pdfPrivacyPolicy_en

About

Authenticator

Features
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**Authenticator** is a professional, easy-to-use two-factor authentication (2FA) app. Generate secure time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) for Google, Microsoft, GitHub, Facebook, and more — helping protect your accounts from unauthorized access. ### Key Features - **Quick setup**: Scan a QR code or enter a secret key manually - **TOTP codes**: Standard 30-second refresh, one-tap copy - **iCloud encrypted backup**: Restore tokens on a new device - **Face ID / Touch ID lock**: Biometric protection on app launch - **Custom keyboard extension**: Insert OTP codes without leaving the login screen - **Secure local storage**: Secrets stored in the device Keychain by default ### Premium Benefits Subscribe to **Authenticator Premium** to unlock: - Unlimited tokens - iCloud auto backup & sync - Face ID / Touch ID app lock - Authenticator custom keyboard ### Subscription Pricing The App offers **3** Premium auto-renewable subscription options: | Plan | Price | Free Trial | |------|-------|------------| | Weekly (Intro) | **$6.99 / week** | **3-day free trial** (this plan only) | | Weekly (Standard) | **$9.99 / week** | No trial | | Monthly | **$29.99 / month** | No trial | > Local currency prices are shown in App Store for your region. - Payment is charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation - Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least **24 hours** before the end of the current period - Manage or cancel anytime in **Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions** on your iPhone - **Only the $6.99/week intro plan** includes a 3-day free trial; cancel during trial to avoid charges - **$9.99/week** and **$29.99/month** plans have **no free trial** — charged immediately upon purchase Technical Support: https://app.notion.com/p/Authenticator-Technical-Support-39542867ef4d80fe8ce0cb17e2b98ff0?source=copy_link Privacy Policy URL: https://app.notion.com/p/Authenticator-Privacy-Policy-39542867ef4d804fb185de5173acc0d0?source=copy_link User Agreement: https://app.notion.com/p/Authenticator-Terms-of-User-39542867ef4d806aac34d70007fb82a6?source=copy_link ### Contact Us Questions or feedback: **linfeng202208@163.com**

Screenshots

PDF Editor4 screens
Authenticator4 screens

Verdict

The call

PDF Editor and Authenticator are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. PDF Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Authenticator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
PDF Editor versus Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF EditorAuthenticator
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeijing iDOTOOLS Technology Co., Ltd峰 蔺

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PDF Editor

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Yearly$49.991 Year
3 purchases

Authenticator

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Weekly (Trial)3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Premium Weekly$9.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$29.991 Month

Questions

Is PDF Editor free?
PDF Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Authenticator free?
Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PDF Editor or Authenticator have ads?
Neither PDF Editor nor Authenticator shows ads.

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