Comparison

PDF Tools Merge & Compress vs PDF Editor, Converter

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

Head to head
About

PDF Tools Merge & Compress

Features
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Private PDF tools for iPhone. Merge, split, compress, rotate, watermark, unlock, and extract text without uploading your files to a server. One-time purchase, no subscription, no cloud, no tracking. PDF Tools is a privacy-first PDF utility for iPhone and iPad. Built by an indie developer who got tired of subscription apps and cloud upload requirements. EVERYTHING ON-DEVICE Your documents never leave your phone. No cloud storage. No tracking. No analytics. We cannot see what you process. Try airplane mode and verify it yourself. 7 TOOLS, ONE APP • Merge: Combine multiple PDFs into one and drag to reorder • Split: Export selected page ranges into new PDFs • Compress: Reduce file size with quality presets • Rotate: Fix page orientation, single page or all pages • Watermark: Add a text watermark with custom position and opacity • Password Remove: Unlock password-protected PDFs you own • Extract Text: Save PDF text as a .txt file WHY $9.99 LIFETIME Simple utilities should not be subscriptions. Buy it once, keep it. PDF Tools Plus is a one-time purchase that unlocks unlimited operations, batch processing, recent files history, Files app integration, and Shortcuts automation. DESIGNED FOR IPHONE AND IPAD Modern interface, adaptive layout, Files app support, and Shortcuts integration for faster workflows. PRIVACY PROMISE We do not log, store, or transmit your files. Period. Purchase Information: PDF Tools Plus is a one-time non-consumable in-app purchase of $9.99 (USD). No auto-renewal. No subscription. Restore Purchases is available in Profile. Support: alpdigitalio@gmail.com Privacy: https://alpdigital.io/Pdftools/privacy.html Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

PDF Editor, Converter

Easily create, edit, convert, and organize PDF files on your mobile device. This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for document management, allowing you to scan, merge, compress, and secure PDFs on the go.

Highlights
  • Convert files to and from PDF
  • Compress PDFs to reduce file size
  • Scan physical documents into PDFs
  • Create new PDF files
  • Merge and split PDF documents
  • Reorder, delete, and rotate pages
  • Lock and unlock PDFs with passwords
  • Sign documents digitally
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Managing PDF files has never been easier. Whether you're a student, professional, or just someone who deals with documents daily, this app gives you everything you need to create, edit, convert, and organize your PDFs — all in one place, right from your phone. No more switching between multiple apps or waiting to get to your computer. With a clean, intuitive interface, this app puts powerful PDF tools right in your pocket, so you can handle documents on the go, save time, and stay productive wherever you are. Your files stay organized too — every document you work with is automatically saved in your file history, so you can pick up right where you left off. **Key Features:** - **Convert File** – Turn PDFs into other formats or convert files into PDF instantly - **Compress PDF** – Reduce file size without losing quality, perfect for sharing and emailing - **Scan Documents** – Use your camera to scan physical documents into clean, sharp PDFs - **Create PDF** – Build new PDF files from scratch in seconds - **Merge PDFs** – Combine multiple PDF files into a single document - **Reorder Pages** – Rearrange pages exactly the way you want them - **Delete Pages** – Remove unwanted pages from any PDF - **Split PDF** – Break large PDFs into smaller, separate files - **Lock PDF** – Protect sensitive documents with a password - **Unlock PDF** – Remove passwords from PDFs you have access to - **Sign PDF** – Add your signature directly to documents, no printing required - **Image to PDF** – Convert photos and images into PDF files - **PDF Reader** – View and read PDF files with a smooth, reliable reader - **Rotate PDF** – Fix page orientation with a single tap Whatever your document needs — reading, editing, converting, or securing files — this app is built to handle it all quickly and reliably. **Privacy Policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/za-apps/private acy-policy] **Terms of Service:** [https://sites.google.com/view/za-apps/terms-of-service]

Screenshots

PDF Tools Merge & Compress4 screens
PDF Editor, Converter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PDF Editor, Converter at none against PDF Tools Merge & Compress's 4. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 Tools Merge & Compress sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. PDF Editor, Converter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PDF Tools Merge & Compress against 5.0 for PDF Editor, Converter. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
PDF Tools Merge & Compress versus PDF Editor, Converter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF Tools Merge & CompressPDF Editor, Converter
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlptekin GokMuhammad Zeeshan Akram

In-app purchases

4 purchases

PDF Tools Merge & Compress

Subscriptions3
  • PDF Tools Plus$0.997 Days
  • PDF Tools Plus$2.991 Month
  • PDF Tools Plus$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • PDF Tools Plus$9.99
None

PDF Editor, Converter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PDF Tools Merge & Compress free?
PDF Tools Merge & Compress is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Editor, Converter free?
PDF Editor, Converter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PDF Tools Merge & Compress or PDF Editor, Converter?
PDF Tools Merge & Compress and PDF Editor, Converter are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do PDF Tools Merge & Compress or PDF Editor, Converter have ads?
Neither PDF Tools Merge & Compress nor PDF Editor, Converter shows ads.

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