Comparison

PDFly vs PDF Utility

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

Head to head
About

PDFly

This app is a comprehensive PDF toolkit for mobile devices. It allows users to convert images to PDF, scan documents, merge files, compress PDFs, and edit documents with text, signatures, and drawings. It's designed for quick and secure document management.

Highlights
  • Convert images to PDF
  • Scan documents with edge detection
  • Edit PDFs with text and signatures
  • Compress PDF file size
  • Merge multiple PDF files
  • Convert DOCX to PDF
Features
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PDFly is the complete PDF toolkit for iPhone and iPad. Scan documents, convert images to PDF, edit PDF files, add signatures, merge documents, compress PDFs, and convert Word files all from one easy-to-use app. No subscriptions. No hidden paywalls. Just powerful PDF tools whenever you need them. KEY FEATURES PDF Scanner • Scan receipts, IDs, notes, contracts, books, and documents • Automatic edge detection and scan enhancement • Save scans instantly as PDF files PDF Editor • Add text anywhere in your PDF • Insert signatures and annotations • Draw, highlight, and erase content • Fill forms and review documents quickly Image to PDF Converter • Convert multiple photos into a single PDF • Reorder, crop, rotate, and edit images • Create professional-quality PDF documents Merge PDF Files • Combine multiple PDFs into one document • Rearrange pages before merging Compress PDFs and Images • Reduce file size while maintaining quality • Save storage and share files faster DOCX to PDF • Convert Word documents to PDF • Preserve formatting and layout PDF to JPG • Convert PDF pages into images • Export pages individually or as ZIP files Privacy First • Files stay on your device • No unnecessary uploads to external servers Perfect for students, professionals, teachers, freelancers, remote workers, and businesses. Download PDFly today and manage all your PDF tasks in one place.

About

PDF Utility

Features
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PDF Utility - Merge, Split PDF is a powerful and easy-to-use tool designed to help you manage PDF files efficiently. Whether you need to combine multiple PDFs into one or split large files into smaller parts, this app provides fast and reliable solutions. Perfect for students, professionals, and everyday users, the app simplifies PDF handling with a clean and intuitive interface. Key Features:- Combine multiple PDF files into a single document quickly. Divide large PDF files into smaller, manageable parts. Organize and handle PDF files with ease. Quick operations for both small and large files. User-friendly design for smooth navigation. Export and share PDF files instantly. PDF Utility - Merge, Split PDF helps you work with documents faster, stay organized, and improve productivity. in-app purchase included Lifetime to Remove Ads Privacy Policy : https://semiconhub.in/manager/privacy.html Terms and Condition : https://semiconhub.in/manager/tcondition.html

Screenshots

PDFly4 screens
PDF Utility4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PDFly at none against PDF Utility's 1. PDFly also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). PDF Utility's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support 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. PDF Utility sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PDFly asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PDFly holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDFly has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
PDFly versus PDF Utility: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDFlyPDF Utility
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperParas ButaniSachinbhai Surani

In-app purchases

None

PDFly

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PDF Utility

One-time1
  • Lifetime premium$12.99

Questions

Is PDFly free?
PDFly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PDF Utility free?
PDF Utility is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PDFly or PDF Utility?
PDFly is rated higher. PDFly averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while PDF Utility averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do PDFly or PDF Utility have ads?
Both PDFly and PDF Utility show ads.

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