Comparison

PDF Editor vs Letterform

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

Head to head
About

PDF Editor

Features
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PDF Editor — merge PDF files, split PDF, compress PDF, scan documents with camera OCR, extract pages, delete pages, duplicate and rename PDF. The all-in-one PDF management tool for iPhone & iPad. PDF MANAGEMENT TOOLS: MERGE PDF Combine multiple PDF files into one document instantly. Merge PDF files from Files app, Google Drive, iCloud, or Dropbox. No file size limits. No watermark. The fastest PDF merger on iPhone. SPLIT PDF Split PDF files into separate pages or custom page ranges. Separate any PDF into individual files with a single tap. Works fully offline — split PDF without uploading to any server. COMPRESS PDF Reduce PDF file size without losing quality. Compress PDF for email, iMessage, or cloud sharing. Shrink PDF documents from megabytes to kilobytes in seconds. DELETE PAGES Remove unwanted pages from any PDF. Delete PDF pages one by one or select multiple pages to delete in bulk. Preview every page before you delete. EXTRACT PAGES Extract specific pages from a PDF and save them as a brand-new file. Our PDF page extractor lets you pull out any page range with full precision. DUPLICATE PAGES Copy and duplicate pages within any PDF document. Perfect for reusable templates, repeated form sections, and structured reports. RENAME & ORGANIZE PDF Rename PDF files, sort your library, and keep all your documents organized in one clean interface. OCR & SCANNING TOOLS: CAMERA SCAN TO PDF Use your iPhone or iPad camera to scan paper documents directly to PDF. Our built-in document scanner auto-detects edges, corrects perspective, and produces sharp, clean PDF scans. Scan receipts, contracts, notes, forms, and books — all saved instantly as PDF. OCR — EXTRACT TEXT FROM PDF Turn any scanned PDF into searchable, editable text using advanced OCR (optical character recognition). Extract text from PDF images, scanned documents, and image-only PDFs with high accuracy. Copy, search, or export the extracted text directly. WHY USERS CHOOSE THIS APP: Works 100% offline — no internet required No account or sign-up needed No watermarks on any output No file size limits All tools in one free app Fast, clean interface designed for iPhone & iPad

About

Letterform

Features
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Letterform is a minimalist, local-first Markdown editor built for writers, developers, students, and thinkers who value absolute clarity and digital privacy. When the interface melts away, what remains is the pure connection between your thoughts and the screen. Letterform combines a powerful plaintext editor with a beautiful real-time previewer, allowing you to draft, structure, and refine your ideas without a single distraction. ELEGANT MARKDOWN EDITOR • Format seamlessly as you type with structured headers, text emphasis, blockquotes, and clean lists. • Access swift markdown shortcuts right from your custom keyboard toolbar. • Beautifully formatted typography makes both writing and editing an absolute pleasure. EFFORTLESS LOCAL DEEP ORGANIZATION • Keep your workspace perfectly structured using a clean, uncluttered folder architecture. • Track your metrics at a glance with built-in character counters. • Total Privacy: Your documents stay completely local on your device. Your words are entirely yours. BEYOND PLAIN TEXT • Embed rich media and image attachments natively into your workspace. • Preview rendered markdown output instantly with a single tap. • Manage, rename, and organize assets alongside your writing. Strip away the visual noise. Reclaim your focus. Experience the art of intentional writing with Letterform.

Screenshots

PDF Editor4 screens
Letterform4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Letterform at none against PDF Editor's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 4 level
PDF Editor versus Letterform: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF EditorLetterform
PriceFreeFree
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAsmitaben ViradiyaGood Code Club

In-app purchases

None

PDF Editor

No in-app purchases

None

Letterform

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PDF Editor free?
PDF Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Letterform free?
Letterform is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PDF Editor or Letterform have ads?
PDF Editor shows ads; Letterform does not.

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