PDF Editor vs Leaf
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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
Leaf
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Leaf is a document scanner and a PDF editor in one app. Scan, edit and send documents right on your phone β no subscription and no ads. EDIT A DOCUMENT LIKE PAPER β’ Fix a date, an amount or a name on a scan β the new letters are taken from the document itself, so the edit looks native β’ Move a line somewhere else or erase it β’ Add a stamp and a signature at their real size. Take a photo of a stamp or sign with your finger β the background is removed automatically β’ Add text, a date, a check mark, a cross, a highlighter, an arrow or a box β’ Pinch to zoom the page β small text is edited precisely PDF WITHOUT QUALITY LOSS β’ Open PDFs you receive: text stays text and remains searchable, the file does not turn into a picture β’ Fill in forms β fields, check boxes and lists β’ Send with the values filled in, or keep the fields fillable for the recipient β’ Password-protect the file, forbid printing and copying A FILE OF THE RIGHT SIZE Choose where you are sending it β a government portal, email, a bank, a visa application β or set your own limit. The app picks the quality by itself and shows the final size before saving. If the file does not fit, it tells you how to make it lighter. LIKE A REAL SCANNER β’ Automatic page edge detection and batch scanning β’ Two-sided documents: scan the fronts, flip the stack, scan the backs β the pages are put in order automatically β’ Hand shadows, yellowed paper and uneven light are removed β’ Colour, grey and black-and-white looks β you see the difference on your own document REAL REDACTION What you cover is destroyed, not hidden under a black box: in the file you send there is neither image nor text left under the redaction. The app finds card, passport and phone numbers by itself and offers to cover them with a single tap. ORDER IN YOUR DOCUMENTS β’ Search the text of all documents, PDFs included β’ Sort by date, name or page count; list, grid or compact view β’ Folders, merging and splitting documents, page order β’ The title is picked up from the page heading β’ Import from Photos and Files, share and print YOUR DOCUMENTS STAY WITH YOU Documents are stored only on your phone: no sign-up and no cloud. Text recognition runs right on the device. Face ID lock. Free, with no ads and no limit on the number of documents. 11 languages, light and dark themes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Leaf at none against PDF Editor's 3. PDF Editor's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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 | PDF Editor | Leaf |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 β better | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Desidari Holding Ltd. | Ivan Kotlyar |
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
Leaf
No in-app purchases









