PDF Signer vs FormDrop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
PDF Signer
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Sign contracts and add signature or stamp images to PDFs on your iPhone or iPad. Reuse saved assets, organize pages, and export a copy to share. PDF Signer is an offline-first toolkit that processes everyday PDF tasks locally on your device. Sign and stamp ⢠Draw a handwritten signature or import a signature image ⢠Save signature and seal assets for repeated use ⢠Add across-page seals to multi-page documents Organize pages ⢠Merge, split and extract PDF pages ⢠Reorder, delete, rotate and crop pages ⢠Add watermarks, page numbers and redaction Convert and protect ⢠Convert images to PDF and PDF pages to images ⢠Compress PDFs, with results depending on the source file and compression option ⢠Set PDF passwords and document permissions; removing a password requires the original password ⢠Manage recent files and transfer documents over your local network Built for contracts, approvals and everyday document organization. Supports English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and dark mode, with layouts adapted for iPhone, iPhone Duo and iPad. Initial use includes limited exports and signature/seal creation allowances. Optional rewarded ads can add export opportunities. A one-time lifetime membership unlocks unlimited exports and more saved assets.
FormDrop
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FormDrop fills and signs PDF forms on your iPhone or iPad ā fully offline. ⢠Import PDFs from Files ⢠Tap to fill form fields and checkboxes ⢠Draw signatures and add text annotations ⢠Export and share instantly ā no watermark ⢠100% on-device ā your documents never leave your device Free: 3 PDF exports per month with all features included. Pro: One-time purchase for unlimited exports forever. No subscription.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PDF Signer at every 10 days against FormDrop's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. PDF Signer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FormDrop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PDF Signer ships an update every 10 days, FormDrop every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PDF Signer | FormDrop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days ā better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ē§ę° ē° | Shanghai Pandou Technology Co., Ltd |
In-app purchases
PDF Signer
- Lifetime Membership$3.99
FormDrop
- FormDrop Pro Lifetime$2.99









