Comparison

PDF Converter vs PDF Editor

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

Head to head
About

PDF Converter

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
Read full description

PDF Converter & Editor: Your Complete PDF Toolkit File Management: Every tool you need to use PDFs, at your fingertips. Merge, split, compress, convert, rotate, unlock, and watermark PDFs with ease. Import files from cloud services like Drive, Box, and OneDrive. PDF Editor: Edit PDFs by adding text, shapes, comments, and highlights. A secure and simple tool for all your PDF editing needs. Enhance your PDF experience with our comprehensive PDF Annotation and Reader app. Whether you need to annotate documents for work, study, or personal use, or simply read PDFs with ease, our app has you covered. Key Features: * Annotation Tools: Highlight important text, add comments, draw shapes, and underline or strike through text to mark up your PDFs effectively. * Reader Mode: Switch to Reader Mode for a distraction-free reading experience. Adjust settings such as font size, background color, and brightness to suit your preferences. * Advanced Annotation: Use advanced tools like text box, sticky notes, and freehand drawing to customise your annotations and make your PDFs more interactive. * Document Management: Organise your PDF library with ease. Create folders, rename files, and move documents between folders for efficient file management. * Search and Navigation: Find specific content within your PDFs quickly using the search feature. Navigate through documents easily with page thumbnails and bookmarks. Additional Features: * PDF Form Filling: Fill out PDF forms directly within the app, saving time and paper. * Digital Signatures: Sign documents electronically with ease. Add, edit, or remove digital signatures as needed. * File Protection: Keep your PDFs secure with password protection and encryption. Key Features: Merge PDF: Combine multiple PDF files into one. Split PDF: Divide PDFs into smaller files. Compress PDF: Reduce PDF file size for easy sharing. CONVERT TO PDF JPG to PDF WORD to PDF POWERPOINT to PDF EXCEL to PDF HTML to PDF Additional Features: Invoice maker CV Maker AI PDF Summary CONVERT FROM PDF PDF to JPG PDF to WORD PDF to POWERPOINT PDF to EXCEL Experience the convenience of managing and editing PDFs with our comprehensive PDF Converter and Editor app. Easily merge, split, compress, and convert PDF files, and edit them with our intuitive PDF editor. Download now and unlock the full potential of your PDF files! Subscription Terms & Details Enjoy unlimited access to all features for $29.99/year, with a 3-day free trial. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account once the purchase is confirmed. Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and disable auto-renewal at any time via your Account Settings. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. If you start a free trial and decide to subscribe, any remaining trial time will be forfeited. Privacy Policy: https://thepdfedit.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://thepdfedit.com/terms-and-conditions

About

PDF Editor

Easily edit, sign, and convert PDF documents. This app allows you to import files from various sources, add signatures, text, and annotations, and even convert documents to speech. It offers a comprehensive solution for managing and sharing your PDFs.

Highlights
  • Import files from multiple sources
  • Sign, edit, and annotate PDFs
  • Live text scanning and image text import
  • Merge multiple files
  • Convert text to speech
  • Save and manage signatures
Features
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PDF Editor: Scan, Convert & Sign Documents Working with PDFs should feel simple and efficient. PDF Editor helps you scan documents, edit PDFs, convert files, and sign documents—all in one easy-to-use app. Whether you're managing work files, study materials, or personal documents, everything stays organized and accessible. All-in-One PDF Editor & Scanner Edit, merge, convert, and manage your PDFs with a smooth workflow designed for everyday use. Edit, Merge & Organize PDFs Stay in control of your files with powerful editing tools: • Add text and annotations to PDFs • Merge multiple PDFs into one file • Split large PDFs into smaller sections • Reorder, rotate, or delete pages • Manage pages with simple controls Perfect for organizing documents, notes, and reports. Sign & Protect Documents Handle important files securely: • Add signatures to forms and documents • Set passwords to protect sensitive PDFs • Open password-protected files Convert Files to PDF Use a fast PDF converter while keeping formatting consistent: • Image to PDF • Text to PDF • Word to PDF • Excel to PDF Scan Documents Anytime Turn your device into a portable PDF scanner: • Scan receipts, notes, and documents • Automatic edge detection for clear scans • Adjust, crop, and enhance scans • Save instantly as PDF files Import Files from Multiple Sources Access your documents easily: • Files app • Photos • iCloud Drive • Dropbox • Import via URL (Third-party services are supported for import functionality only. This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by these services.) Read or Listen to PDFs Review documents your way: • Smooth PDF reader with zoom and navigation • Listen with built-in text-to-speech Organize Your Files Efficiently Keep everything structured: • Rename, move, or duplicate files • Create folders • Search by file name or type Share & Print Easily • Share via Mail, AirDrop, or other apps • Print documents directly Privacy-Focused Experience Your documents are handled with care, focusing on reliable performance and respecting your privacy. Privacy Policy: https://maximaapps.com/policy/privacy_policy.html Terms of Use: https://maximaapps.com/policy/terms_of_use.html

Screenshots

PDF Converter4 screens
PDF Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: PDF Editor at freemium against PDF Converter's subscription. PDF Editor also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4). PDF Converter's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (6K vs 512). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PDF Converter sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and PDF Editor sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PDF Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Converter has 6K ratings behind it against 512, 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 69% of PDF Editor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Converter ships an update fortnightly, PDF Editor every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PDF Converter versus PDF Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF ConverterPDF Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (6K ratings)4.7 (512 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.4% of reviews69.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6K — better512
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size468 MB77 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTechgear IncMaxima Apps

Customer experience

PDF Converter

All ratings6,011 ratings
Positive84.1%
Neutral3.5%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews1,420 reviews
Positive67.4%
Neutral4.9%
Negative27.7%

PDF Editor

All ratings511 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral3.7%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive69.0%
Neutral4.6%
Negative26.4%

User reviews

PDF Converter

From 6K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

PDF Editor

From 512 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 User-friendly
  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 💡 Useful features
  • 🚀 Efficient
  • 👍 Simple

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Doesn't work properly
  • 🐛 Glitchy
  • 🐛 Deletes user's work
  • 🐛 Incompatible with older devices

Bugs and requests

PDF Converter

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

PDF Editor

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Crashes when merging documents
  • Unable to view PDF content
  • Adds unwanted elements to documents

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to upload/import from other apps
  • Ability to change font color
  • Ability to print manuals

In-app purchases

13 purchases

PDF Converter

Subscriptions6
  • PDF Converter Pro with Editor3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Image to PDF Converter - PDF PRO$6.997 Days
  • PDF Converter, Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
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  • PDF Converter Documents To PDF3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • PDF Converter Pro3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • PDF Converter - Convert to PDF Pro3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time7
  • Unlock-Clipboard-text-editing$0.99
  • Fonts$0.99
  • Unlock-UnLimted Web To PDF$0.99
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  • Dropbox,Box,Drive,SkyDrive and Evernote$0.99
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • PDF Annotation$0.99
  • Unlockall$19.99
8 purchases

PDF Editor

Subscriptions8
  • PDF Editor Monthly Pro$4.991 Month
  • PDF Editor Monthly Plus Offer3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • PDF Editor Monthly Offer Plus1 Month trial$9.991 Month
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  • PDF Editor Weekly7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • PDF Editor Monthly$12.991 Month
  • PDF Editor Yearly Pro$29.991 Year
  • PDF Editor Yearly Offer Plus1 Year trial$49.991 Year
  • PDF Editor Yearly Plus Offer3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is PDF Converter free?
PDF Converter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Editor free?
PDF Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PDF Converter or PDF Editor?
PDF Editor is rated higher. PDF Converter averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while PDF Editor averages 4.7 from 512 ratings.
Do PDF Converter or PDF Editor have ads?
Neither PDF Converter nor PDF Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PDF Converter or PDF Editor?
PDF Converter ships an update fortnightly, and PDF Editor every 6 weeks. Most recently, PDF Converter was updated on October 31, 2026 and PDF Editor on October 29, 2026.

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