Comparison

PDF Compressly vs PDF Editor

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

Head to head
About

PDF Compressly

Features
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PDF Compressly is a fast, simple and privacy-focused PDF compressor for iPhone. Reduce the size of your PDF files in just a few taps. Whether you need to send a document by email, share it with another app, save storage space or meet an upload limit, PDF Compressly helps you create lighter PDF files quickly and easily. Import documents from multiple sources: • Files • Photos • Clipboard • Camera scan You can also scan paper documents with your iPhone camera and convert them into PDFs, ready to compress, preview and export. Choose how you want to compress: • Minimal compression for higher quality • Medium compression for a balanced result • Maximum compression for smaller files • Custom maximum output size PDF Compressly gives you control over the final file. Use one of the built-in compression presets or set the maximum file size you want for the output PDF. Your documents stay private. All processing happens locally on your iPhone. PDF Compressly does not upload, store or send your files to external servers. This makes it useful for sensitive documents such as invoices, contracts, reports, IDs, business files, school documents and personal records. After compression, export your PDF wherever you need it: save it to Files, send it by email, share it with other apps or transfer it to nearby Apple devices using AirDrop. Key features: • Compress PDF files on iPhone • Reduce PDF file size quickly • Import from Files, Photos and Clipboard • Scan documents with the camera • Convert scans into PDF files • Choose Minimal, Medium or Maximum compression • Set a custom output file size • Preview original and compressed PDFs • Export to Files, email, AirDrop and other apps • Local on-device processing • No external uploads • Clean and easy-to-use interface PDF Compressly is designed for work, school, travel, administration and everyday document sharing. Make your PDFs smaller. Keep your files private. Terms & Conditions: https://pdfcompressly.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://pdfcompressly.com/privacy.html

About

PDF Editor

Features
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PDF Editor brings powerful PDF tools into one app. Create, edit, scan, sign, merge, compress and convert PDF files on your iPhone and iPad. Works completely offline — your documents stay on your device with no uploads or internet connection required. CREATE & SCAN PDF DOCUMENTS • Scan documents using your camera or import images from your gallery • Turn photos into high-quality PDF files • Create PDFs instantly from text • Import image, text, CSV and PDF files • Start with a blank PDF document EDIT PDF FILES • Add signatures to PDF documents • Draw and annotate with Apple Pencil • Highlight text and add notes • Search for words inside PDFs • Add images and files to PDF pages POWERFUL PDF TOOLS • Merge multiple PDF files into one document • Compress PDFs and reduce file size • Convert between PDF, images, text and CSV files • Organize, rotate, extract and delete pages MANAGE YOUR DOCUMENTS • Access all your PDF documents in one place • Add favorites and quickly find files • Export and share your documents YOUR PRIVACY MATTERS All PDF processing happens directly on your device. Your documents are never uploaded to servers and always stay private. PREMIUM FEATURES Unlock unlimited PDF creation, editing and all advanced PDF tools. Get full access to PDF merge, compression, conversion and more. Explore all features with a free trial. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/pdfeditorcompressprivacypolicy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/pdfeditorcompressterms

Screenshots

PDF Compressly4 screens
PDF Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

PDF Compressly and PDF Editor are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

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

Both are free to download. PDF Compressly sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year and PDF Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
PDF Compressly versus PDF Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF CompresslyPDF Editor
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFollowMeterDurmus Caner Bal

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PDF Compressly

Subscriptions1
  • Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
3 purchases

PDF Editor

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$5.991 Year

Questions

Is PDF Compressly free?
PDF Compressly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Editor free?
PDF Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PDF Compressly or PDF Editor have ads?
Neither PDF Compressly nor PDF Editor shows ads.

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