Comparison

SparkPDF vs Align+

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

Head to head
About

SparkPDF

Transform your phone into a powerful PDF scanner, filler, and signing tool. Easily convert paper documents to digital PDFs, add text and signatures, and manage your files on the go. Core features are free, with optional ads or a one-time purchase to remove them.

Highlights
  • Scan documents to PDF
  • Fill and sign PDFs
  • Add text, dates, and stamps
  • Merge and split PDFs
  • Convert images to PDF
  • Organize files into folders
  • Search text within PDFs
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SparkPDF turns your phone into a document scanner, PDF filler and signing tool. Scan paper into clean PDFs, fill them in, sign them and share them — no subscription required. The core PDF tools are free. Some export, save, share and print actions may include a short ad, or you can remove ads permanently with a one-time purchase. With SparkPDF, you can: • Scan documents into clear, sharp PDFs • Fill in PDFs by adding text and dates • Sign by drawing, typing, importing — or by scanning your real signature • Scan a real stamp and place it on any page • Merge several PDFs into one, or split one into separate files • Turn photos and images into PDFs • Add, reorder and delete pages • Search inside text-based PDFs to find the right page • Organize your files into folders • Open PDFs straight from Files and other apps • Read in fullscreen, with the whole screen for your page • Export, share and print finished documents SparkPDF adds what a document needs on top of the page — your signature, text, dates and stamps — so everyday paperwork gets finished on your phone rather than at a desk. Your documents stay with you. SparkPDF processes files directly on your device wherever possible, so personal, school and work paperwork stays under your control. Download SparkPDF and get your paperwork done. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Align+

Features
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Align+ is a simple and powerful habit tracking app designed to help you stay consistent and achieve your goals. Build daily routines, track your progress, and stay accountable with a clean and focused experience. Align+ helps you turn small actions into long-term results by making consistency easy. Whether you're working on fitness, productivity, or personal growth, Align+ keeps you aligned with what matters most. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://app.termly.io/dashboard/website/0b550aec-7226-492b-9981-19e130720151/privacy-policy

Screenshots

SparkPDF4 screens
Align+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Align+ at none against SparkPDF's shown. SparkPDF's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. SparkPDF sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Align+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SparkPDF ships an update every 10 days, Align+ every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SparkPDF versus Align+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSparkPDFAlign+
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMoetez TheiriMelody Eisenbart

In-app purchases

4 purchases

SparkPDF

One-time4
  • Coffee Support$2.99
  • Extra Support$4.99
  • Big Support$9.99
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  • Remove Ads Forever$9.99
2 purchases

Align+

Subscriptions2
  • Align+ Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Align+ Premium Annual$9.991 Year

Questions

Is SparkPDF free?
SparkPDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Align+ free?
Align+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SparkPDF or Align+ have ads?
SparkPDF shows ads; Align+ does not.
Which is updated more often, SparkPDF or Align+?
SparkPDF ships an update every 10 days, and Align+ every 8 days. Most recently, SparkPDF was updated on November 9, 2026 and Align+ on October 31, 2026.

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