Folio Pro vs Pagefold
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Folio Pro
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Folio is a complete PDF workspace for iPhone and iPad - built to handle everyday document work entirely on your device. Compress, merge, split, annotate, sign, lock, and convert documents without bouncing between multiple apps or uploading files to the cloud. --- ## TOOLS INCLUDED COMPRESS Shrink PDF file size with three quality presets: Balanced, High Quality (Pro), and Maximum Reduction. See the estimated size before you run it. MERGE Combine up to 2 PDFs into one file for free. Drag to reorder pages, then export the result directly. Pro lifts the limit to 20 files per merge. SPLIT Extract individual pages or custom page ranges from any PDF. Keep what you need and discard the rest. SIGN Draw your signature once and reuse it across documents. Position, scale, and stamp it wherever it needs to go. Pro unlocks signature save and reuse. CONVERT Turn photos from your camera roll, scanned documents, or Word files (.docx) into properly formatted PDFs in seconds. LIBRARY All your processed documents live in one organized library with iCloud Drive sync. Tag, search, rename, and lock files with Face ID. --- ## WHY FOLIO? * On-device by default - core workflows never upload your files * One-time Pro unlock - no subscription, no renewal, yours forever * Works offline - no internet required for compress, merge, split, or sign * Built for iOS 16+ - full dark mode, Dynamic Type, and iPad multitasking support * iCloud Library sync - documents stay in step across all your devices --- ## PRO UNLOCK A single one-time purchase upgrades every tool at once: * Merge up to 20 PDFs per pass * High Quality compression preset * Reusable saved signatures * Word (.docx) to PDF conversion * Unlimited document library * Priority support No trial periods. No monthly fees. Pay once, keep Pro forever. --- ## PRIVACY Folio processes documents locally. Files you compress, merge, or split never leave your device unless you choose to share or export them yourself. --- Questions or feedback? Reach us at [mrinmoy.sd@gmail.com](mailto:mrinmoy.sd@gmail.com)
Pagefold
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Turn any paper into a clean PDF โ instantly, private, no subscription. Pagefold turns your iPhone into a pocket scanner that just works. Point it at a receipt, form, invoice, ID, or handwritten note. Pagefold finds the page edges, straightens it, cleans it up, and gives you a crisp PDF ready to share on WhatsApp, email, or anywhere else โ in seconds. No account. No cloud. No monthly fee required. Your documents are yours. WHY PEOPLE CHOOSE PAGEFOLD - Scan & auto-crop โ the camera finds the page for you, deskews it, and squares it up. No fiddling with corners. - Enhance & B&W โ one tap turns a shadowy photo into a clean, professional black-and-white scan. - Multi-page PDFs โ scan a whole form or contract into one tidy file. Reorder pages anytime. - Import photos โ already took the picture? Turn photos and JPG images from your library into PDFs too. - Read & mark up โ open any PDF, highlight, draw, and annotate right inside the app. - Editable history โ nothing is final. Reopen any document later, re-crop, add pages, change the look. - Share & print โ send to WhatsApp, email, Files, or straight to a printer. 100% PRIVATE, BY DESIGN Everything happens on your device. Your scans never touch our servers โ because we don't have any. No account to create, no sign-in, no upload, no tracking your documents. If it's on your phone, it stays on your phone. FAIR PRICING, NO TRICKS Pagefold is honest about money. Pay once โ $14.99 โ and it's yours for life, every feature, forever. Prefer small payments? $1.99/month, cancel anytime. No forced trial, no watermark ransom, no weekly "premium" traps. PERFECT FOR - Receipts, invoices, and delivery slips for your business records - Government forms, applications, and IDs - Contracts and documents you need to sign and send back - Class notes, homework, and handouts - Anything on paper you need on your phone WHAT PAGEFOLD IS NOT No bloat. No ads chasing you. No "AI assistant" upsells. No account nagging. Just paper in, clean PDF out. Pagefold requires iOS 17 or later. Available in English, German, and Japanese. Questions or ideas? We read everything: amaderlab.com@gmail.com Privacy policy: http://www.amaderlab.xyz/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
Folio Pro and Pagefold are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Folio Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pagefold sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Folio Pro | Pagefold |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | โ | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mrinmoy Bhadra | Md Touhidul Islam |
In-app purchases
Folio Pro
- Folio Pro$9.99
Pagefold
- Monthly Subscription$1.99
- Lifetime Purchase$14.99
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