Comparison

PDF Editor vs UnderLimit

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

Head to head
About

PDF Editor

Features
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Edit, sign and convert your PDFs without limits or subscriptions. PDF Editor is the most complete tool for managing documents on iPhone and iPad — with 17 professional tools, document scanner and digital signature. All free, all on your device. -> ANNOTATION EDITOR Highlight text in 5 colors, underline, strikethrough and add sticky notes. Draw freehand with variable stroke width, insert stamps (APPROVED, REJECTED) and geometric shapes. Unlimited undo and redo. -> DIGITAL SIGNATURE Draw your signature with your finger and save up to 5 reusable signatures. Insert your signature anywhere in the document with a tap. Sign contracts from your phone. -> DOCUMENT SCANNER Turn paper into PDF instantly using your camera. Automatic edge detection and perspective correction included. Ā· 17 PDF TOOLS MERGE & SPLIT — Merge PDFs: combine multiple documents into one — Split PDF: cut the document in two — Extract pages: select and export specific pages COMPRESS & CONVERT — Compress PDF at 3 levels: high quality, balanced and maximum compression — Images to PDF: convert JPG, PNG and HEIC photos to PDF — PDF to images: export each page as an image — OCR: recognize and extract text from scanned documents — Text to PDF: create documents from scratch OFFICE CONVERSION — Word to PDF: convert DOC and RTF files — Excel to PDF: convert CSV and XLSX files SECURITY — Password-protect PDF — Unlock PDF: remove password if you know it ADVANCED EDITING — Watermark: text with custom opacity, color, rotation and size — Automatic page numbering — Page Manager: reorder, rotate, delete and insert blank pages — Rotate entire document -> TOTAL PRIVACY All PDF processing is done on your own device. Your documents are never uploaded to any external server. No account or registration required. -> DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT Organize PDFs in folders, mark as favorites and search by name. Sort by name, date or size. Auto-trash after 30 days. Lock with Face ID and Touch ID. -> DESIGNED FOR YOU Full dark mode, iPhone and iPad support, import from Files, gallery and other apps. Share results to any app. Ā· Download PDF Editor now and manage all your documents from your pocket — no subscription, no limits, no servers.

About

UnderLimit

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Make your files fit the limit. UnderLimit helps you reduce photos and PDFs to the file size you actually need. Choose your target size, and UnderLimit handles the compression while preserving the best quality possible. PERFECT FOR FILE SIZE LIMITS Need a photo under 1 MB? A PDF under 5 MB? An attachment small enough to upload or send? Set the target size and let UnderLimit do the work. PHOTO COMPRESSION • Compress photos to a target file size • Reduce image size in KB or MB • Keep the best quality possible • Quickly prepare images for uploads, forms, email, and sharing PDF COMPRESSION • Reduce PDF file size • Choose the maximum size you need • Prepare PDFs for upload limits and attachments • Simple, fast workflow SMART RECOMMENDATIONS Not sure which target size to choose? UnderLimit can help you select an appropriate size for your file. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your files are processed directly on your device. Your photos and PDFs don't need to be uploaded to a remote server for compression. SIMPLE PRICING Start using UnderLimit for free. If you need more, unlock UnderLimit Unlimited with a one-time purchase. No subscription. No ads. No account required. UNDERLIMIT IS USEFUL FOR • Online forms and portals • Email attachments • Applications and document submissions • Websites with maximum upload sizes • Reducing photos before sharing • Compressing PDFs for size-restricted uploads Stop guessing compression levels. Choose the size you need and make your file fit the limit.

Screenshots

PDF Editor4 screens
UnderLimit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PDF Editor at none against UnderLimit's 1. UnderLimit's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. UnderLimit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PDF Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
PDF Editor versus UnderLimit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF EditorUnderLimit
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEneko CareagaALESSANDRO VINCENZO DEL BALZO

In-app purchases

None

PDF Editor

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

UnderLimit

One-time1
  • UnderLimit Unlimited$2.99

Questions

Is PDF Editor free?
PDF Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UnderLimit free?
UnderLimit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PDF Editor or UnderLimit have ads?
PDF Editor shows ads; UnderLimit does not.

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