# PDF Converter vs PDF Tools

The clearest difference is rating: PDF Tools at 5.0 against PDF Converter's 4.4. PDF Tools also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). PDF Converter's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 16 months) and ratings volume (6K vs 11). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 Tools sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PDF Tools holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Converter has 6K ratings behind it against 11, 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 100% of PDF Tools's.

PDF Converter ships an update fortnightly, PDF Tools every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Converter | PDF Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-converter-pdf-editor/id684119875/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-tools-sign-and-edit-pdf/id6444650684/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 385 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Techgear Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/524933495) | [SVG Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154426191) |

## 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


### PDF Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-tools-sign-and-edit-pdf/id6444650684)

Easily organize, edit, and secure your PDF documents. Add or remove passwords, reorder or delete pages, convert images to PDF, and merge or split files. Sign and annotate documents, then share them instantly.

**Highlights:** Add/remove PDF passwords, Reorder and delete pages, Convert images to PDF, Export PDF pages to images, Sign and annotate PDFs, Merge and split PDF documents, Import/export from cloud services

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Converter free?

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

### Is PDF Tools free?

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

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

PDF Tools is rated higher. PDF Converter averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while PDF Tools averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do PDF Converter or PDF Tools have ads?

Neither PDF Converter nor PDF Tools shows ads.

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

PDF Converter ships an update fortnightly, and PDF Tools every 16 months. Most recently, PDF Converter was updated on September 24, 2026 and PDF Tools on September 13, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*