Comparison

Folio vs KoolPDF

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

Head to head
About

Folio

Features
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Every PDF tool you need — and not one byte of your document ever leaves your device. Online PDF tools are convenient until you read the fine print. Your contract, your payslip, your client's financial statement — uploaded to a server you don't control, retained for purposes you didn't agree to, mined for data you didn't consent to share. Folio makes that trade-off unnecessary. Folio is a full-featured PDF toolkit that runs entirely on your iPhone and iPad. No network connection. No account. No cloud sync. No analytics. Your files go in, your files come out — nothing in between. WHAT YOU CAN DO Organise — Merge multiple PDFs into one document — Split a PDF into separate files by page range — Reorder, rotate, or delete individual pages Reduce & Prepare — Compress PDFs to shrink file size without rebuilding content — Add watermarks or page numbers — Flatten form fields and annotations into a fixed document Convert (best-effort, on-device) — PDF to images: export pages as JPG or PNG — Images to PDF: combine photos into a single document — PDF to Word, Excel, or PowerPoint — conversion is handled entirely on-device using Apple's document frameworks; complex layouts may not reproduce with pixel-perfect fidelity, but no file is ever sent to a remote service to achieve it Protect — Password-protect a PDF with your chosen password — Remove password protection from a document you own Fill & Sign — Fill text fields in PDFs — Add your signature to any document Extract & Search — OCR: turn a scanned or photographed document into searchable, selectable text using Apple's on-device Vision framework — Extract all text from a PDF for copying or reference ZERO NETWORK DESIGN Folio ships with no networking capability. It cannot phone home. It cannot upload a file even if it wanted to. Every operation — compression, conversion, OCR, signing — runs on your device's own processor using Apple's built-in frameworks. This is not a marketing claim; it is a technical constraint we built in by design. This matters most when you are handling documents that should never leave your hands: NDAs, medical records, legal filings, HR documents, financial statements, tax returns. NO ACCOUNT REQUIRED Open the app. Use every feature. Close the app. No sign-up screen. No email address. No subscription prompt. No paywall on any v1.0 feature. BUILT FOR PEOPLE WHO HANDLE SENSITIVE DOCUMENTS Folio is built for lawyers, accountants, HR professionals, and anyone else who regularly works with documents that are nobody else's business — and for anyone who is simply tired of feeding their files to free websites that profit from what they read. Your documents are yours. Folio keeps them that way.

About

KoolPDF

Features
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Transform the way you work with PDFs. KoolPDF is a powerful all-in-one PDF solution that helps you edit, convert, organize, protect, and share documents from anywhere. Whether you're a student, professional, business owner, or everyday user, KoolPDF provides everything you need to handle PDFs efficiently. With 22+ powerful PDF tools, AI-powered automation, OCR text recognition, unlimited file transfer, and clipboard sync, KoolPDF makes document management faster and smarter. PDF TOOLS FOR EVERY NEED Edit and organize your PDF documents with ease. • Merge PDF files • Split PDF documents • Compress PDF size • Remove PDF pages • Extract PDF pages • Repair damaged PDFs • Rotate PDF pages • Add page numbers • Add watermarks • Protect PDF with passwords • Unlock PDF files • Redact sensitive content • Organize and rearrange pages Process documents quickly while maintaining high-quality output. CONVERT FILES TO AND FROM PDF Convert documents and images in seconds. Supported conversions include: • JPG to PDF • PNG to PDF • Word to PDF • Excel to PDF • PowerPoint to PDF • PDF to JPG • PDF to PNG • PDF to Word • PDF to Excel • PDF to PowerPoint Preserve formatting and create professional documents effortlessly. OCR – EXTRACT TEXT FROM IMAGES & SCANNED PDFS Turn scanned documents into editable text. OCR helps you: • Extract text from images • Convert scanned PDFs into editable documents • Create searchable PDFs • Digitize paper documents • Save time on manual typing Perfect for invoices, notes, contracts, receipts, and more. KOOLAI – YOUR AI PDF ASSISTANT Work smarter with AI. KoolAI lets you perform complex PDF actions using simple natural language prompts. Examples: "Merge all PDF files." "Compress this PDF below 5 MB." "Protect this document with a password." "Convert this PDF to Word." "Add page numbers and watermark." Simply describe what you need, and KoolAI handles the rest. KOOLSHARE – UNLIMITED FILE TRANSFER Transfer files between your phone and computer instantly. No cables. No sign-up. No size limits. Features include: • Mobile to desktop transfer • Desktop to mobile transfer • Unlimited file size support • Fast wireless transfers • Secure local sharing • Send photos, videos, PDFs, and documents Move files seamlessly across devices whenever you need them. CLIPBOARD SYNC Copy on one device and paste on another. Clipboard Sync allows you to: • Copy text on mobile and paste on desktop • Transfer links instantly • Move notes between devices • Improve productivity across platforms Stay connected and work without interruptions. FAST, SECURE & EASY TO USE KoolPDF is designed to be simple for everyone while providing professional-grade PDF capabilities. Why users love KoolPDF: • 22+ PDF tools in one app • AI-powered PDF automation • Fast PDF conversions • OCR text recognition • Unlimited file sharing • Clipboard synchronization • Secure document processing • Clean and intuitive interface • High-quality output • Regular feature updates PERFECT FOR • Students • Teachers • Business professionals • Freelancers • Office workers • Remote teams • Content creators • Small businesses Download KoolPDF today and experience a smarter way to edit, convert, compress, organize, protect, share, and automate your PDF workflows.

Screenshots

Folio3 screens
KoolPDF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: KoolPDF at 15.5 against Folio's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 4 level
Folio versus KoolPDF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFolioKoolPDF
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVuyo NkadimengAgevole Innovation Private Limited

In-app purchases

None

Folio

No in-app purchases

None

KoolPDF

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Folio free?
Folio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KoolPDF free?
KoolPDF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Folio or KoolPDF have ads?
Neither Folio nor KoolPDF shows ads.

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