Comparison

PDF Maker vs SmartFolder

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

Head to head
About

PDF Maker

Easily convert various file types to high-quality PDFs, compress large documents, and secure sensitive files with password encryption. This powerful toolkit is designed for work, study, and everyday office tasks, offering fast processing and a user-friendly interface.

Highlights
  • Convert documents, photos, and spreadsheets to PDF
  • Convert PDF to Word, images, and text
  • Compress PDF files while maintaining quality
  • Protect documents with password encryption
  • Sign PDF files with handwritten or digital signatures
  • Fast file sharing and export
Features
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Convert documents, photos, spreadsheets, presentations, and more into high-quality PDF files in just seconds. Convert PDFs to other formats, compress large files, protect important documents, and manage everything within a powerful application. Perfect for work, study, business, and everyday office work. Main Features • Convert Word, Excel, PPT, TXT, JPG, PNG, and other formats to PDF via photo albums, system files, other apps, and URLs. • Convert PDF to Word, image, and text formats. • Compress PDF files while maintaining quality. • Protect private documents with password encryption. • Fast file sharing and export. • Easy-to-use interface with fast processing speed. • Supports business, study, and daily office needs. • Sign PDF files quickly with handwritten or digital signatures. • Create, save, and reuse signatures for contracts, forms, invoices, and important documents. Why Choose Us • Fast and stable conversion. • High-quality PDF output. • Clean and concise design. • Powerful all-in-one PDF toolkit. • Save storage space with intelligent compression. • Ensure your files are safe and private. Whether you need to create, convert, compress, or protect PDF files, this app meets all your needs. -Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. -Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. -Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Privacy Policy: http://paspott.com/pdf01/privacy.html Terms of User: http://paspott.com/pdf01/terms.html

About

SmartFolder

Features
Currently charting
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Freely upload and transfer files to the cloud, and share them with others with one click. Back up and sync all documents and media, accessible anytime across multiple devices. High-speed distribution for large files enables hassle-free transfers for work and daily use. - Automatically back up gallery media to the cloud in the background, share photos and videos effortlessly - Access all files offline; preview over 175 formats directly without extra software - Convenient sharing and delivery of extra-large files - Capture receipts, IDs and photos via mobile phone for instant viewing and forwarding -Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. -Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. -Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Privacy Policy: https://snsinee.com/file02/privacy Terms of User: https://snsinee.com/file02/terms

Screenshots

PDF Maker4 screens
SmartFolder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PDF Maker at none against SmartFolder's shown. SmartFolder's advantage is chart position (#147 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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 Maker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and SmartFolder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
PDF Maker versus SmartFolder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF MakerSmartFolder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (91 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings91 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank—#147 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer泽裕 王宽 宁

In-app purchases

5 purchases

PDF Maker

Subscriptions5
  • WeekMember$9.997 Days
  • WeekMember3 Days trial$19.997 Days
  • WeekMemberPro$19.997 Days
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  • MonthMember$34.991 Month
  • MonthMember$39.991 Month
4 purchases

SmartFolder

Subscriptions4
  • WeeklyMember$6.997 Days
  • WeeklyMember3 Days trial$19.997 Days
  • MonthlyMember$24.991 Month
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  • MonthlyMember$39.991 Month

Questions

Is PDF Maker free?
PDF Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SmartFolder free?
SmartFolder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PDF Maker or SmartFolder have ads?
SmartFolder shows ads; PDF Maker does not.
Which is updated more often, PDF Maker or SmartFolder?
PDF Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, and SmartFolder every 3 weeks. Most recently, PDF Maker was updated on October 14, 2026 and SmartFolder on October 14, 2026.

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