Leaf vs PDF Editor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Leaf
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Leaf is a fast, private PDF editor that stays smooth whether you open a one-page receipt or a four-thousand-page manual. Most PDF apps choke on big files or bury the basics behind a subscription. Leaf does neither. Everything runs on your device β your documents never leave your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. EDIT WITHOUT THE WAIT β’ Reorder, rotate, and delete pages with a tap or a drag β’ Open enormous PDFs that crash other apps β Leaf only loads what's on screen β’ Continuous scroll, single-page, and grid views; pinch to zoom anywhere β’ Find & replace text across the whole document β’ Add, edit, and remove text right on the page β’ Draw and place your signature β’ Insert page numbers, headers, and footers SCANNED PAGES, SEARCHABLE β’ On-device OCR recognizes text on scanned pages (up to 10 pages per document) so Find works everywhere β’ No cloud processing β recognition happens entirely on your device SHARE IT YOUR WAY β’ Export pages as PDF, PNG, or JPG β’ Print straight from the app β’ Fill-and-sign workflows with text and signature overlays PRIVATE BY DESIGN Leaf makes no network calls and collects no data. There are no analytics, no ads, no account, and no third-party SDKs. What you open stays with you. Free. No subscription. Works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
PDF Editor
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Fill and sign PDFs on your iPhone without turning a simple task into a complicated workflow. PDF Editor is made for one clear purpose: open or scan a document, complete it, add your signature, and send the finished PDF. No crowded workspace. No mandatory account. Just the tools you need to handle everyday paperwork quickly. β FILL OUT PDF DOCUMENTS Add text exactly where it belongs. Insert dates, initials, check marks, and other essential details directly into your document. Adjust each item and place it precisely on the page. β CREATE AND ADD YOUR SIGNATURE Draw your signature on your iPhone and place it anywhere in a PDF. Add initials when a full signature is not required, then resize and position them for a clean result. β SCAN PAPER DOCUMENTS Use your camera to turn a paper form into a PDF. Scan the pages you need, check the result, and continue filling and signing without switching apps. β IMPORT IN SECONDS Open a PDF from Files or scan a paper document with your camera. Start editing as soon as the document is ready. β ADD OR REMOVE PDF PAGES Add pages to your document or delete pages you no longer need before exporting the finished PDF. β SAVE AND SHARE Export the completed document as a PDF, save it to Files, or share it directly from your iPhoneβs Share menu. β PRIVATE BY DESIGN Documents are processed locally on your device. You can fill and sign personal files without creating an account or uploading your paperwork to a required cloud workspace. PDF Editor keeps the process focused: Open or scan β Fill β Sign β Save or share Use it for forms, applications, agreements, permission slips, invoices, and other documents that need a quick personal signature. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The renewal cost depends on the selected subscription plan. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Support Address: support@pdf-editapp.com Privacy Policy: https://pdf-editapp.com/pp Term Of Use: https://pdf-editapp.com/tou
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Leaf at none against PDF Editor's 3. Leaf also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. PDF Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Leaf asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Leaf | PDF Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Luke David | Desidari Holding Ltd. |
In-app purchases
Leaf
No in-app purchases
PDF Editor
- PDF Fill & Sign β Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
- PDF Fill & Sign β Yearly Pro$24.991 Year
- PDF Fill & Sign β Yearly$49.991 Year
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