# PDF Expert vs Hydrajaws Verify

The clearest difference is rating: PDF Expert at 4.7 against Hydrajaws Verify's 1.6. PDF Expert also leads on ratings volume (217K vs 11) and review sentiment (45% vs 31%). Hydrajaws Verify's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Expert sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Hydrajaws Verify asks for nothing beyond the download.

PDF Expert holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Expert has 217K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of PDF Expert's written reviews are positive against 31% of Hydrajaws Verify's.

PDF Expert ships an update fortnightly, Hydrajaws Verify every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Expert | Hydrajaws Verify |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (217K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-expert-editor-and-reader/id743974925/reviews)** | [1.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hydrajaws-verify/id1507153834/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **217K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **45.2% of reviews** | 31.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#76** | — |
| Size | 301 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Readdle Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/285035419) | [Hydrajaws](https://appshunter.io/developer/1027912377) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Expert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-expert-editor-and-reader/id743974925)

**Currently charting:** #76 Top Grossing · Productivity, #189 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

This app allows you to edit, annotate, fill out forms, and convert PDF documents. It offers AI-powered summarization and analysis, along with tools to merge, sign, and protect your files. Work seamlessly across Apple devices with a user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Edit PDF text and images, Annotate and highlight PDFs, Fill out PDF forms, Convert files to and from PDF, AI-powered summarization and analysis, Merge and combine PDF files, Sign documents with e-signatures

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF Expert Premium Trial | $9.99 | per month |
| PDF Expert Premium No Trial | $9.99 | per month |
| PDF Expert for Education | $39.99 | per year |
| PDF Expert Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| PDF Expert Premium New | $49.99 | per year |
| PDF Expert Premium Existing | $49.99 | per year |
| PDF Expert – Premium Editing | $49.99 | per year |
| PDF Expert Mac & iOS | $79.99 | per year |
| PDF Expert Basic | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 💡 Powerful annotation and editing tools
- 🔒 Seamless cloud integration
- 📚 Excellent for reading and organizing PDFs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔒 Subscription model for advanced features
- 🔒 Inconsistent pricing and feature changes
- 🔍 Cluttered and confusing UI in latest update
- 🔍 Reduced customization options for annotations

**Reported bugs**

- Corrupted PDFs after editing
- Sync issues with cloud storage providers
- Unexpected loss of annotations and edits
- Unreliable performance on older iPad models

**Requested features**

- Improved palm rejection for Apple Pencil
- Customizable toolbar and annotation presets
- Better integration with other productivity apps
- More flexible file management and organization
- Ability to create fillable PDF forms


### Hydrajaws Verify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hydrajaws-verify/id1507153834)

This app automates the recording and compilation of on-site pull tests into digital reports. Reports include test results, location data, notes, and images, which can be sent to clients and stored in the cloud for remote access. A dashboard provides an overview of company devices, users, and test sites.

**Highlights:** Automated pull test recording, Digital report generation, Cloud storage and remote access, On-site notes and image capture, Company dashboard for administration, GPS location tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Expert free?

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

### Is Hydrajaws Verify free?

Hydrajaws Verify is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PDF Expert or Hydrajaws Verify?

PDF Expert is rated higher. PDF Expert averages 4.7 out of 5 from 217K ratings, while Hydrajaws Verify averages 1.6 from 11 ratings.

### Do PDF Expert or Hydrajaws Verify have ads?

Neither PDF Expert nor Hydrajaws Verify shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Expert or Hydrajaws Verify?

PDF Expert ships an update fortnightly, and Hydrajaws Verify every 3 weeks. Most recently, PDF Expert was updated on November 6, 2026 and Hydrajaws Verify on November 3, 2026.

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