Duplex Print Helper vs ExplorePDF
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Duplex Print Helper
Easily print double-sided documents even without a duplex-capable printer. The app splits your PDF into separate files for front and back pages, providing a preview of the correct order for your specific printer type. It also converts various file formats to PDF.
- Split PDFs for double-sided printing
- Preview page order before printing
- Supports top-feed and bottom-feed printers
- Convert Word, images, and e-books to PDF
- Export and share print-ready PDFs
- One-time unlock
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Duplex Print Helper - print on both sides, even with a printer that can't. Print the odd pages first, flip the stack, then print the even pages. That's the whole trick. This app makes the two PDFs for you and shows you the page order before anything goes to paper, so you don't waste a whole stack finding every back page upside down. One-time unlock. No subscription, no ads, no account to create, and your PDFs stay on your device. [What you get] - Two ready-to-print PDFs: front (odd pages) and back (even pages). Print them in the app, or export and share them to print anywhere. - A preview of both sides and the exact page order before you print. - Back pages ordered for top-feed or bottom-feed printers - the order changes with your printer. [3 steps] 1. Open your PDF 2. Check the front/back preview and choose how your printer feeds paper 3. Print the front PDF, flip the stack, print the back PDF [Why people use it] - Kids' homework - teachers keep asking for double-sided printouts - Office documents - the work printer has no duplex - Home - save paper without buying a new printer [Also included] - Convert Word, images, e-books and other formats to PDF - Works with inkjet, laser and most printers - Simple enough for anyone, including seniors --- If this saves you a ream of paper, a 5-star review helps more people find it! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html
ExplorePDF
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ExplorePDF helps you read, edit, organise, fill and sign PDFs on your device. Local PDF tools work without an account. EDIT AND ORGANISE Edit supported existing text, add text boxes and work with images. Add comments, highlights, drawing and shapes. Reorder, duplicate, rotate, insert and remove pages. Use Undo and Redo to review changes, then save your PDF to a destination you choose. FILL AND SIGN Complete PDF form fields and place a signature. Signature artwork stays on your device. ExplorePDF does not present a drawn signature as a certificate-based digital signature. SCAN, MAKE AND SHARE Scan a single page or multiple pages from Home. Review, retake, reorder or remove scans before creating your PDF. Merge and split PDFs, reduce file size, and create PDFs from images. Recognise scanned text on your device and save a searchable copy. Prepare booklets, place several pages on one sheet and make page sizes consistent. Check the result before sharing. Your PDF documents are not uploaded to an ExplorePDF account. OPTIONAL ACCOUNT Sign in with an emailed code if you want an ExplorePDF profile. Add an optional name and photo, export account information and manage account deletion from Account. Reading and working with local PDFs remain available without signing in. Free to use. For help, email support@explorepdf.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ExplorePDF at none against Duplex Print Helper's 3. Duplex Print Helper's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Duplex Print Helper sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. ExplorePDF asks for nothing beyond the download.
Duplex Print Helper ships an update every 5 days, ExplorePDF weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Duplex Print Helper | ExplorePDF |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 诗琴 杨 | AvanSaber Inc |
In-app purchases
Duplex Print Helper
- Monthly Plan$0.991 Month
- Yearly Plan$2.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime Unlock$0.99
ExplorePDF
No in-app purchases
Questions
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