# PDF to Word vs PDF Editor ®

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.

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.

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.

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 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF to Word | PDF Editor ® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-to-word/id722686983/reviews) | [4.5 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor/id1532638515/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 72 | **28K** |
| Positive reviews | **48.2% of reviews** | 25.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#40** |
| Size | 149 MB | 280 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [建伟 徐](https://appshunter.io/developer/331236205) | [SMM service, s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503472689) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF to Word

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-to-word/id722686983)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF to Word - Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| PDF to Word +1 Times | $0.99 | one-time |
| PDF to Word +10 Times | $4.99 | one-time |
| PDF to Word +100 Times | $19.99 | one-time |
| PDF to Word - Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when converting
- Paid version does not work
- Conversion results in uneditable images
- Formatting is lost or corrupted
- Upgrade button does not work

**Requested features**

- 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 ®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor/id1532638515)

**Currently charting:** #40 Top Grossing · Business, #162 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Plan - 7 Days | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Starter | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Plan - 2 | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Promo | $7.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Plan | $12.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Special | $12.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Plan - 7 Days | $49.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Plan | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to save edited documents
- Corrupted PDF files after editing
- Unexpected charges during free trial

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 26, 2026.

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