# API vs PDF Reader & Editor

The clearest difference is ads: API at none against PDF Reader & Editor's shown. API also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.6). PDF Reader & Editor's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. API sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $35.00 per month and PDF Reader & Editor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

API ships an update monthly, PDF Reader & Editor every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | API | PDF Reader & Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-and-editor-ora-docs/id6764726056/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 135 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [API GROUP S.r.l](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890424621) | [INFINITYORIGIN PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886758412) |

## What reviewers say

### API

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/api-app/id6761608539)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Modules Monthly Pack | $35.00 | per month |
| 10 Users Monthly Pack | $39.00 | per month |
| 5 Modules Monthly Pack | $49.00 | per month |
| 10 Modules Monthly Pack | $89.99 | per month |
| 25 Modules Monthly Pack | $149.99 | per month |
| 5 Users Annual Pack | $229.00 | per year |
| 100 Users Monthly Pack | $349.99 | per month |
| 10 Users Annual Pack | $399.99 | per year |
| 20 Users Annual Pack | $799.99 | per year |
| 10 Modules Annual Pack | $999.99 | per year |


### PDF Reader & Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-and-editor-ora-docs/id6764726056)

This app consolidates various document types, including office files, text, code, and media, into a single, lightweight application. It offers reading, basic editing for text formats, and smart file management with quick search and sharing capabilities.

**Highlights:** Supports PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and eBooks, Handles TXT, Markdown, CSV, JSON, and XML, Previews images, videos, and audio files, Smart file management and organization, Deep-scan search functionality, Basic text and Markdown editing, One-tap sharing to cloud storage and apps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| One Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| One Year | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is API free?

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

### Is PDF Reader & Editor free?

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

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

PDF Reader & Editor shows ads; API does not.

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

API ships an update monthly, and PDF Reader & Editor every 8 days. Most recently, API was updated on October 16, 2026 and PDF Reader & Editor on October 16, 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.*