Comparison

PDF Tools vs Fast ZIP Extractor

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

Head to head
About

PDF Tools

Features
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PDF Tools is the all-in-one PDF utility for iPhone and iPad — convert,merge, compress, protect, and extract content from your documents in just a few taps. No sign-up. No file uploads. Everything happens on your device. Whether you're a student handling assignments, a professional sending contracts, or anyone who deals with paperwork on the go, PDF Tools gives you a clean, fast, and reliable way to work with PDFs — without the bloat of desktop software. — WHAT YOU CAN DO — CONVERT • Image to PDF — Combine multiple JPG or PNG photos into a single PDF, with custom page size (A4, Letter, Legal, A3, A5), orientation, and layout (1 / 2 / 4 per page or grid). • PDF to Image — Extract every page (or selected pages) as high-quality JPG, PNG, or WebP at 72 / 150 / 300 / 600 DPI. • PDF to Zip — Bundle multiple PDFs into a single ZIP archive for easy sharing. • Text to PDF — Turn plain text notes into a clean, formatted PDF. • PDF to Text — Extract readable text from PDFs as .txt files (UTF-8, ASCII, ISO-8859-1, UTF-16). • Save Long Image — Stitch every page of a PDF into one tall, scrollable image for chat-friendly sharing. SECURE • Add Password — Protect any PDF with AES-128, AES-256, or RC4-128 encryption. • Remove Password — Unlock any PDF you own with a single tap. OPTIMIZE • Merge PDF — Combine multiple PDFs in any order. Sequential, interleaved, or reverse merge. • Compress PDF — Shrink large PDFs while preserving readable quality. Fast, balanced, and maximum compression levels. • Page Adjustment — Rotate, reorder, crop, and delete pages with a smooth, tactile editor. — BUILT FOR iPHONE & iPAD — • 100% on-device processing — your files never leave your phone. • Designed for iOS with native SwiftUI: smooth gestures, haptics, and dark mode. • Works offline. Use it on a flight, on the subway, anywhere. • Files App, iCloud Drive, and Photos library support. • Share results directly to Mail, Messages, Drive, or any app. — PDF TOOLS PRO — Unlock the full suite with Pro: • Unlimited conversions, merges, and compressions • Remove all ads • Priority access to new tools as they launch — PRIVACY FIRST — We don't upload your files. We don't read your documents. All processing happens locally using Apple's PDFKit framework. No account is required. — SUPPORT — Questions, feature requests, or a tool you wish existed? Email us — we read every message. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/pdf-tools-all-in-one-editor/terms-conditions Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/pdf-tools-all-in-one-editor/privacy-policy https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Fast ZIP Extractor

Easily extract and compress various archive formats directly from cloud links or your local device. Supports password-protected files and offers a preview option before extraction. Compress documents, images, audio, and video with a single tap.

Highlights
  • Extract from cloud links
  • Supports ZIP, RAR, 7Z formats
  • Password-protected file extraction
  • Compress any file type
  • Preview files before extraction
  • Direct email sharing
  • Local and private file handling
Features
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Fast ZIP Extractor supports importing archive files from your local device, as well as downloading and extracting them directly from cloud drive links. Password-protected or not, you can extract with one tap. It supports dozens of formats including ZIP / RAR / 7Z, and can also compress documents, images, audio and video. It's the all-in-one extraction tool on your phone.  Paste link → Extract No need to download first. No extra space taken.  Got a password? One tap, done. ZIP / RAR / 7Z — all supported  One‑tap compress any file Images, documents, videos. Just one tap.  Preview before extracting Preview PDF, Word, images and more.  Send via email directly Compress and send right away.  One‑tap compress from photo album Select photos, compress, share.  Clean. Local. Private. Your files never leave your device.  Extract faster. Extract smarter. Download Fast ZIP Extractor.  Subscription Info 3‑day free trial → $4.99 per week Permanent membership $59.99, lifetime buyout Auto‑renews 24 hours before the trial ends, can be canceled anytime Permanent membership is a one‑time payment, no further charges Subscription is managed by your Apple ID Don’t want to renew? Cancel anytime, no fee. Privacy Policy: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DVGdnaENoWE5LaHJ5 Terms of Use: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DVHF3SnhSVWNXRE9Y

Screenshots

PDF Tools4 screens
Fast ZIP Extractor3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Fast ZIP Extractor at 16.6 against PDF Tools's 18.0. On price, ads, 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. PDF Tools sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Fast ZIP Extractor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PDF Tools versus Fast ZIP Extractor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF ToolsFast ZIP Extractor
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarsh Kanani海青 翟

In-app purchases

4 purchases

PDF Tools

Subscriptions2
  • PDFTools Monthly$7.991 Month
  • PDFTools Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • PDFTools Gift$12.99
  • PDFTools Lifetime$17.99
2 purchases

Fast ZIP Extractor

Subscriptions1
  • Week VIP3 Days trial$4.997 Days
One-time1
  • Lifetime membership$59.99

Questions

Is PDF Tools free?
PDF Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fast ZIP Extractor free?
Fast ZIP Extractor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PDF Tools or Fast ZIP Extractor have ads?
Neither PDF Tools nor Fast ZIP Extractor shows ads.

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