Comparison

PDF to Word 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 to Word

Convert PDF documents into editable Microsoft Office Word files, preserving original formatting and layout. This utility offers fast, on-device processing without an internet connection, supporting various export formats and file management options.

Highlights
  • Convert PDF to Word (.docx)
  • Preserves original layout and formatting
  • Fast conversion, on-device processing
  • Supports multiple export formats (PPTX, XLSX, Image, RTF, TXT, HTML)
  • Convert specific pages
  • File manager with transfer and compression options
  • Import from various apps and cloud storage
Features
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PDF to Word is an utility designed to convert Adobe PDF document to Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and other files. The PDF Converter can preserve the original content, layout, and formatting for easier editing or reuse, and supports opening in popular mobile office editor apps (such as: Microsoft Word, PPT, Excel, Polaris Office, Smart Office, or WPS Office). The conversion quality is excellent, requires no internet upload, is 100% local, secure, fast, and protects your privacy! OCR text recognition has been added. For scanned documents, please select the OCR language that matches your document, as this can significantly improve recognition accuracy. > Upgrade to Pro? You can convert the first few pages of any PDF document for free immediately. If you are satisfied, you can upgrade to the Pro version to convert full documents directly without ads. The app already includes several sample PDF files, so you can test the conversion results right away! Main Features of PDF to Word Converter: > Easily import PDFs and convert a 100-page PDF to Word, Excel or PPT in under 36 seconds, incredibly fast! > Convert PDF to Word (.docx), PowerPoint (.pptx), Excel (.xlsx), CSV (.csv), Text (.txt), HTML (.html), and extract element resources (images, graphics), etc. > The entire process is a 100% on-device conversion on your local iOS device, requiring no internet connection, no uploads, ensuring privacy and security. > Outputs well-formatted Word content, preserving the layout, colors, font styles, and images identical to the original PDF document, making it very convenient for editing and reuse. > Convert any selected pages (e.g., 1, 3-8, 26, or all pages) to save time. > Save time learning complex Word editing skills and skip the annoying ads and pop-ups of online PDF converter. > Supports connection to online cloud storage, including CloudMe and any FTP or WebDAV server. > Provides you with 4 ways to transfer files (Open in..., iTunes USB file sharing, Wi-Fi sharing, cloud disk, and built-in file import function). > Compatible with various Office suites, such as Microsoft Office, WPS Office, MobiDocs, Polaris Office, and LibreOffice. == Quick Start == To convert a PDF file attached in the Mail app, just follow these three steps: 1. Open the Mail app and use "Open in..." to send the source PDF file to PDF to Word Converter. 2. Go to the Flyingbee PDF to Word Converter app and tap to open the PDF file. 3. Click the "Convert" button to convert the PDF to a Word document. FAQ: Why do I get a "Conversion Failed" error message when extracting from a PDF file? Answer: Is the PDF restricted from printing or copying text? If your PDF file has password security and other restrictions, you need to enter the master password to remove the text copying restriction, or enable the OCR feature. == Subscription Information == The duration and price of each subscription are displayed in the app store and will be updated upon purchase. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account upon confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions and auto-renewal can be managed/turned off in your iTunes Account settings. Once a subscription is purchased, any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy: https://www.flyingbee.com/term-of-service/ https://www.flyingbee.com/privacy-policy/

About

PDF Editor ®

Edit, sign, and convert PDF documents directly from your mobile device. Scan physical papers into editable PDFs, annotate text, and fill out forms on the go. All your documents are stored locally for privacy and can be easily shared.

Highlights
  • Edit PDF files
  • Sign documents
  • Convert scanned papers to PDF
  • Annotate PDFs
  • Fill out PDF forms
  • Local document storage
  • Share documents
Features
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Use PDF Editor app when you want to edit or sign your documents on the go from your iPhone or iPad. Import PDF files to the app, then read, comment on, edit, and share. Scan your papers and convert them into PDF files with just few taps. Perform all basic PDF tasks: - Quickly open and view PDF files - Search, scroll, and zoom in and out Scan paper documents to PDF: - Turn you camera into advanced document scanner - Perspective document transformation - Color adjustions - Automatic crop tools Anotate PDF files: - Comment on PDFs using sticky notes and drawing tools - Highlight and mark up text with annotation tools - View and respond to annotations in the comments list - Use Apple Pencil with iPad Pro to improve your precision Sign important documents: - Quickly fill out PDF forms by typing text into fields - Use your finger or Apple Pencil to e-sign any PDF document All documents are stored locally on your device, they are not available to us, nor to third parties. You can easily share documents using the export option. Privacy Policy: https://pdfeditor7.com/en/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://pdfeditor7.com/en/terms-of-usage For any questions or requests, please use our customer support form at: https://www.team2swift.com/

Screenshots

PDF to Word4 screens
PDF Editor ®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PDF Editor ® at none against PDF to Word's shown. PDF Editor ® also leads on ratings volume (28K vs 72) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). PDF to Word's advantage is review sentiment (48% vs 25%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 to Word sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and PDF Editor ® sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for PDF to Word against 4.5 for PDF Editor ®. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Editor ® has 28K ratings behind it against 72, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of PDF to Word's written reviews are positive against 25% of PDF Editor ®'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF to Word ships an update every 6 weeks, PDF Editor ® every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
PDF to Word versus PDF Editor ®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF to WordPDF Editor ®
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (72 ratings)4.5 (28K ratings)
Positive reviews48.2% of reviews — better25.2% of reviews
Number of ratings7228K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#39 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size149 MB280 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer建伟 徐SMM service, s.r.o.

Customer experience

PDF to Word

All ratings72 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive48.2%
Neutral2.4%
Negative49.4%

PDF Editor ®

All ratings28,335 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral2.7%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews1,302 reviews
Positive25.2%
Neutral3.5%
Negative71.4%

User reviews

PDF to Word

From 72 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast conversion speed
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • ✅ Good conversion effect
  • 📄 Converts PDF to Word
  • 🖼️ Retains image and text formatting

Room to improve

  • ❌ Premium version required for full functionality
  • 💸 Paid and still doesn't work
  • 🐛 Crashing issues
  • 📄 Poor formatting after conversion
  • ❌ Limited free version (2 pages)

PDF Editor ®

From 28K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 User-friendly
  • 💡 Useful for editing PDFs on the go
  • 🚀 Easy to navigate

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔒 Concerns about data privacy
  • 🔍 Limited functionality in free version

Bugs and requests

PDF to Word

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes when converting
  • Paid version does not work
  • Conversion results in uneditable images
  • Formatting is lost or corrupted
  • Upgrade button does not work
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  • App crashes when opening converted files
  • Inconsistent page limits after payment
  • Stopped working under iOS 8
  • Converted documents unreadable in Word
  • Crashing on file transfer

Requested features

5 requests
  • Support OCR function
  • Improve conversion of scanned PDFs
  • Fix crashing issues on iOS 8
  • Allow conversion of full pages after upgrade
  • Improve handling of complex formatting

PDF Editor ®

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to save edited documents
  • Corrupted PDF files after editing
  • Unexpected charges during free trial

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to edit text within PDFs
  • Option to save edited files to cloud storage
  • Improved organization and folder management

In-app purchases

5 purchases

PDF to Word

Subscriptions1
  • PDF to Word - Pro Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time4
  • PDF to Word +1 Times$0.99
  • PDF to Word +10 Times$4.99
  • PDF to Word +100 Times$19.99
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  • PDF to Word - Pro Lifetime$39.99
10 purchases

PDF Editor ®

Subscriptions10
  • 1 Week Plan - 7 Days$6.997 Days
  • 1 Week Plan3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • 1 Week Starter$6.997 Days
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  • 1 Week Plan - 23 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • 1 Month Promo$7.991 Month
  • 1 Month Plan2 variants$12.991 Month
  • 1 Month Special1 Month trial$12.991 Month
  • 1 Year Plan - 7 Days7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • 1 Year Plan$59.991 Year
  • 1 Year Plan3 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is PDF to Word free?
PDF to Word 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 to Word or PDF Editor ®?
PDF to Word and PDF Editor ® are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 72 and 28K ratings respectively.
Do PDF to Word or PDF Editor ® have ads?
PDF to Word shows ads; PDF Editor ® does not.
Which is updated more often, PDF to Word or PDF Editor ®?
PDF to Word ships an update every 6 weeks, and PDF Editor ® every 9 days. Most recently, PDF to Word was updated on September 10, 2026 and PDF Editor ® on September 25, 2026.

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