Comparison

Magic PDF Pro vs PDF Studio

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

Head to head
About

Magic PDF Pro

Features
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Magic PDF Pro is the ultimate, privacy-focused PDF solution designed for professionals who demand security, speed, and powerful tools without compromising their data. Everything happens directly on your device-100% offline. No cloud, no servers, no internet required. Your documents never leave your pocket. PRIVACY FIRST Rest easy knowing your sensitive documents are processed only on your iPhone. Magic PDF Pro utilizes Apple’s most advanced local frameworks to ensure your data stays private and secure, away from third-party clouds. LOCAL AI POWER Experience the future of document management with built-in AI that works entirely offline: - **AI Summary**: Get instant summaries of long documents without sending a single byte to a server. - **AI Chat with PDF**: Ask questions and get answers based on the document’s content using local RAG technology. - **Local Translation**: Translate text within your PDF across multiple languages privately. PROFESSIONAL EDITOR Comprehensive annotation tools with a live preview: - **Draw & Highlight**: Mark up documents with natural drawing tools and professional highlighters. - **Add Text**: Place text anywhere with customizable fonts, sizes, and colors. - **Live Preview**: See your edits in real-time before committing changes. ALL-IN-ONE TOOLBOX - **High-Quality Scanner**: Transform paper documents into professional PDFs using VisionKit. - **Smart Redaction**: Effortlessly "black-out" sensitive information with local OCR-powered text detection. - **Digital Signature**: Sign documents naturally with full PencilKit support. - **Merge & Split**: Combine multiple PDFs or extract specific pages into a new file. - **Image to PDF**: Convert your photos and gallery images into clean, formatted PDFs. - **Advanced Encryption**: Protect files with industrial-strength passwords and strip away hidden metadata. WHY MAGIC PDF PRO? - **Speed**: Instant processing without waiting for uploads or downloads. - **Reliability**: Works anywhere-on planes, in remote locations, or in high-security environments. - **Simplicity**: A sleek, premium interface designed for a seamless user experience. Stop uploading your private documents to unknown servers. Download Magic PDF Pro today and experience professional PDF management with ultimate privacy.

About

PDF Studio

Features
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PDF Studio is the all-in-one PDF toolkit for iPhone β€” convert any document to PDF, scan paper documents with built-in OCR, edit and annotate PDFs, sign with your finger, and organize files with a complete suite of professional tools. Everything runs on your device. No cloud uploads. No tracking. Just speed and privacy. CONVERT β€” 8 FORMATS Word (.doc / .docx) β†’ PDF Excel (.xls / .xlsx) β†’ PDF β€’ PowerPoint (.ppt / .pptx) β†’ PDF Images (JPG, PNG, HEIC) β†’ PDF (single & batch) PDF β†’ Word (.docx) PDF β†’ Excel (.csv) PDF β†’ JPG / images PDF β†’ PowerPoint pages Convert dozens of files in seconds with our native engine. No file size limits. No watermarks. SCAN β€” SMART DOCUMENT SCANNER Auto edge detection with VisionKit Multi-page capture AI-powered OCR β€” extract text from any scan Vietnamese + English OCR built in Import from Photo Library Pinch-zoom preview & individual page management Save scans as searchable, shareable PDFs EDIT β€” FULL ANNOTATION SUITE Highlight text in any colour Free-form drawing with adjustable brush Add text β€” pinch to scale, drag to move, rotate freely Hand-drawn signatures via PencilKit (Apple Pencil supported) APPROVED stamp for documents Eraser tool to remove any annotation Tap any annotation to edit / move / resize ORGANIZE β€” PRO PDF TOOLS Compress PDF β€” adjustable quality slider Merge multiple PDFs into one Split a PDF into individual pages Rotate pages to any angle Set password protection Add custom text watermarks Insert page numbers (5 positions, customizable) Extract images from PDF 10 LANGUAGES English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified), Indonesian, Hindi 100% PRIVACY-FIRST All processing happens on your iPhone No internet required for any feature No file uploads to any server No accounts, no sign-up, no tracking Your documents never leave your device WHY PDF STUDIO? Beautiful, modern interface designed for iOS Lightning-fast β€” no waiting for cloud uploads Works completely offline Native PDFKit, Core Text & PencilKit integration Frequent updates with new features PERFECT FOR Students annotating course materials and scanning textbooks Professionals signing contracts and merging reports on the go Travelers scanning receipts and IDs without internet Anyone who needs a fast, private PDF helper Get organized today. Download PDF Studio and experience the simplest, most powerful PDF app on iPhone. Privacy: chuminhson.netlify.app/policy Terms: chuminhson.netlify.app/terms

Screenshots

Magic PDF Pro4 screens
PDF Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PDF Studio at 16.4 against Magic PDF Pro's 26.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

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

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 4 level
Magic PDF Pro versus PDF Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic PDF ProPDF Studio
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.216.4 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size9 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAli AkgunChu Minh Son

In-app purchases

None

Magic PDF Pro

No in-app purchases

None

PDF Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Magic PDF Pro free?
Magic PDF Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PDF Studio free?
PDF Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Magic PDF Pro or PDF Studio have ads?
Neither Magic PDF Pro nor PDF Studio shows ads.

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