# PDF Converter vs PDF Editor & Translator

The clearest difference is monetization model: PDF Editor & Translator at free with in-app purchases against PDF Converter's subscription. PDF Editor & Translator also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). PDF Converter's advantage is ratings volume (6K vs 6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Converter sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and PDF Editor & Translator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for PDF Converter against 4.3 for PDF Editor & Translator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Converter has 6K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PDF Converter ships an update fortnightly, PDF Editor & Translator every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Converter | PDF Editor & Translator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-converter-pdf-editor/id684119875/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-and-translator/id6443645475/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 67.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 468 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Techgear Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/524933495) | [Ahmed Abd El Hamid Ibrahim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648035681) |

## 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, iPhone Duo support

**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


### PDF Editor & Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-and-translator/id6443645475)

Easily scan, read, edit, and translate documents directly on your iPhone or iPad. This app offers text recognition and supports nearly 50 languages for translation, with options to export and share your work.

**Highlights:** Scan documents to PDF, Import and edit PDFs/images, Text recognition (OCR), Translate documents to 50+ languages, Draw, highlight, and sign, Export and share documents

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.49 | per month |
| Three month Subscription | $3.49 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $11.49 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Converter free?

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

### Is PDF Editor & Translator free?

PDF Editor & Translator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PDF Converter or PDF Editor & Translator?

PDF Converter is rated higher. PDF Converter averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while PDF Editor & Translator averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do PDF Converter or PDF Editor & Translator have ads?

Neither PDF Converter nor PDF Editor & Translator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Converter or PDF Editor & Translator?

PDF Converter ships an update fortnightly, and PDF Editor & Translator every 2 days. Most recently, PDF Converter was updated on October 29, 2026 and PDF Editor & Translator on October 24, 2026.

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