# PDF Converter vs SwiftDocs

The clearest difference is price: PDF Converter at Free against SwiftDocs's $0.99. PDF Converter also leads on ratings volume (6K vs 48) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). SwiftDocs's advantage is review sentiment (85% vs 67%) and chart position (#123 vs unranked). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

PDF Converter is free to download; SwiftDocs costs $0.99 up front. PDF Converter sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and SwiftDocs sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SwiftDocs holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Converter has 6K ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of PDF Converter's written reviews are positive against 85% of SwiftDocs's.

PDF Converter ships an update fortnightly, SwiftDocs every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Converter | SwiftDocs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-converter-pdf-editor/id684119875/reviews) | **[4.6 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiftdocs-pdf-document-maker/id1285025662/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 48 |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews | **84.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#123** |
| Size | 385 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Techgear Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/524933495) | [The Basic Software Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1014233827) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Converter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-converter-pdf-editor/id684119875)

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for managing, editing, and converting PDF files. It allows users to merge, split, compress, and annotate documents, as well as fill forms and add digital signatures. Convert various file types to PDF and vice versa with ease.

**Highlights:** Merge, split, compress, rotate, unlock, watermark PDFs, Edit PDFs with text, shapes, comments, highlights, Annotate documents with drawing, text boxes, sticky notes, Convert JPG, Word, PPT, Excel, HTML to PDF, Convert PDF to JPG, Word, PPT, Excel, Fill PDF forms and add digital signatures, Password protection and encryption

**Features:** Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF Converter Pro with Editor | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Image to PDF Converter - PDF PRO | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Converter, Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| PDF Converter Documents To PDF | $29.99 | per year |
| PDF Converter Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| PDF Converter - Convert to PDF Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlock-Clipboard-text-editing | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fonts | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock-UnLimted Web To PDF | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dropbox,Box,Drive,SkyDrive and Evernote | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| PDF Annotation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlockall | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Easy to use
- 📤 Convenient file sharing
- 🔒 Secure document handling
- 💡 Helpful features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔐 Paywall for full functionality
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Confusing navigation
- 📤 Issues with file exports

**Reported bugs**

- Conversion quality issues
- Orientation problems with PDFs
- Unreliable file saving
- Compatibility problems with older devices
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Improved file management options
- Seamless integration with cloud storage
- Enhanced PDF editing capabilities
- Customizable user interface
- Better customer support


### SwiftDocs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiftdocs-pdf-document-maker/id1285025662)

**Currently charting:** #123 Top Paid · Business (US App Store)

Scan, sign, and markup documents with ease. This app allows you to convert files to PDF, add text overlays, and manage your documents on the go. Its signature system smooths out e-signatures for a professional look.

**Highlights:** Scan documents, Sign and markup PDFs, Convert to PDF, Professional e-signatures, Add text overlays, Manage documents on the go

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SwiftDocs Pro | $7.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Converter free?

PDF Converter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SwiftDocs free?

SwiftDocs costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PDF Converter or SwiftDocs?

SwiftDocs is rated higher. PDF Converter averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while SwiftDocs averages 4.6 from 48 ratings.

### Do PDF Converter or SwiftDocs have ads?

Neither PDF Converter nor SwiftDocs shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Converter or SwiftDocs?

PDF Converter ships an update fortnightly, and SwiftDocs every 2 months. Most recently, PDF Converter was updated on September 24, 2026 and SwiftDocs on September 23, 2026.

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