Comparison

PDF Expert vs Convert to PDF

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PDF Expert

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
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PDF Expert is a fast and easy PDF app to read, annotate, fill and sign PDF forms, convert files to PDF, and merge, split or compress documents – all in one intuitive app for iPhone, iPad, Mac & Vision Pro. Read PDF files with comfort, highlight and mark up text, fill out forms, sign contracts, create and convert PDFs, and summarize long documents in seconds with AI-powered tools. Unlock unlimited possibilities with PDF Expert Premium and work across all your Apple devices. "PDF Expert is one of my must-have iPad apps and a desktop-class PDF reader." – MacStories "The best app for managing, editing, and reading PDFs on your iPad." – The Sweet Setup ▶ WITH PDF EXPERT, YOU CAN: READ PDFs - PDF reader with Day, Night, and Sepia modes for comfortable reading anytime - Scroll PDFs vertically or horizontally and search text in any document - Open and view PDF files from email, web, Files, or any app via the Share menu - Read PDFs out loud with Text to Speech ANNOTATE AND MARK UP PDFs - Highlight, underline, and strike through text in your PDFs - Mark up documents with pen, shapes, text, notes, and comments - Add stamps such as Approved or Confidential - Record your voice and add audio notes to PDFs FILL AND SIGN PDF FORMS - Fill out PDF forms with text fields, checkboxes, and radio buttons - Sign PDF documents in seconds – draw your signature or add it from an image - Save your signature to sign contracts, agreements, invoices, and applications faster - Fill, sign, and send forms right from your iPhone – no printing or scanning needed - Supports all major form formats, including AcroForms and static XFA forms ***PREMIUM FEATURES*** EDIT PDFs - Edit text directly in a PDF – just as you would in a Word document - Add, replace, and resize images in your PDFs - Add links to other pages or websites - Add outlines to navigate large PDFs CREATE AND CONVERT PDFs - Create PDFs from Word files, images, and other documents - Convert Word to PDF, JPG to PDF, and PNG to PDF in seconds - Convert PDF to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, JPG, PNG, and TXT MERGE, SPLIT AND ORGANIZE PDFs - Merge and combine multiple PDF files into one - Split PDFs and extract pages into a new file - Add, delete, rotate, and reorder pages with thumbnail preview COMPRESS PDFs - Compress PDFs to reduce file size for email and sharing - Shrink large PDF files to save space on your device SUMMARIZE PDFs WITH AI – PDF COPILOT - List Main Points – get key takeaways from any PDF - Summarize – get concise summaries of entire PDFs or annotations - Ask Anything – find details with AI answers and references - Explain – get instant explanations of words or phrases PROTECT YOUR FILES - Password-protect PDF Expert - Redact – permanently black out sensitive information WORK WITH SCANNED DOCUMENTS - Open scanned PDFs to fill out, sign, annotate, and share CONSTRUCTION TOOLS - Scale and measure drawings with the Measure tab - Polygon, polyline, and redline tools MORE FEATURES - Customizable toolbar - Presentation Mode - Print and share PDFs via email or cloud ONE ACCOUNT FOR ALL YOUR APPLE DEVICES One Premium subscription covers PDF Expert on iPhone, iPad, and Mac – no need to buy versions separately. Read more about our terms and conditions here: https://pdfexpert.com/privacy https://pdfexpert.com/terms Don’t hesitate to reach out to us at http://readdle.com/contact

About

Convert to PDF

Features
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PDF Wizard is your all-in-one solution for seamless PDF management and conversion. Whether you need to convert PDF to Word, create PDFs, or handle multiple file formats, this app offers fast, accurate, and hassle-free tools to manage your documents with ease. Key Features: - All-in-One PDF Converter: Transform PDFs into Word, PNG, HTML, SVG, GIF, TIFF, and more. - Word to PDF Converter: Convert Word files into high-quality PDFs, PNGs, and SVGs. - Advanced OCR: Extract text from images and scanned documents with precision. - Image to PDF: Quickly convert photos into PDFs. - Compress & Merge: Reduce file sizes without losing quality and combine files effortlessly. - Secure with Passwords: Protect sensitive files with advanced encryption. - Batch Conversion: Process multiple files simultaneously to save time. - Offline Mode: Convert and manage documents without needing an internet connection. Additional Features: - Customizable Settings: Tailor conversion preferences to suit your needs. - Preview Before Conversion: Ensure perfect output with a built-in preview. - Search & Organize: Quickly find and manage files for streamlined document handling. - HTML & ZIP Support: Convert HTML to PDFs and extract files from ZIP archives effortlessly. Why Choose PDF Wizard? - Fast, accurate, and reliable conversions. - User-friendly design for all skill levels. - Perfect for professionals, students, and everyday users. - Regular updates to ensure top-notch performance. With PDF Wizard, you get professional-grade PDF conversion and editing tools in one app. Whether you’re converting PDFs to Word, scanning documents, or managing files, it’s the ultimate tool for personal and professional use. Download PDF Wizard now and simplify your document management today! Note: We value your privacy and never use or share your personal data with any third parties. None of the text or document uploaded on our app is stored or shared with any third party. This app is completely safe and secure to use for everyone. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase.Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. Automatic renewals will cost the same price you were originally charged for the subscription. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of use: https://sites.google.com/view/pdf-wizard-terms-and-condition/home Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/privacy-policy-pdf-converter-/home

Screenshots

PDF Expert4 screens
Convert to PDF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PDF Expert at fortnightly against Convert to PDF's every 11 months. PDF Expert also leads on chart position (#78 vs unranked). Convert to PDF's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 Expert sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Convert to PDF sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Expert ships an update fortnightly, Convert to PDF every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and March 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
PDF Expert versus Convert to PDF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF ExpertConvert to PDF
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (216K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews45.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings216K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#78 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size307 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReaddle Technologies LimitedMohsan Ali

Bugs and requests

PDF Expert

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Convert to PDF

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

PDF Expert

Subscriptions9
  • PDF Expert Premium Trial7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • PDF Expert Premium No Trial$9.991 Month
  • PDF Expert for Education7 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • PDF Expert Premium7 Days trial3 variants$49.991 Year
  • PDF Expert Premium New7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • PDF Expert Premium Existing7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • PDF Expert – Premium Editing1 Year trial$49.991 Year
  • PDF Expert Mac & iOS Pro7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • PDF Expert Mac & iOS7 Days trial$79.991 Year
One-time1
  • PDF Expert Basic$9.99
3 purchases

Convert to PDF

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Plan3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan3 Days trial$12.991 Year

Questions

Is PDF Expert free?
PDF Expert is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Convert to PDF free?
Convert to PDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PDF Expert or Convert to PDF have ads?
Neither PDF Expert nor Convert to PDF shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PDF Expert or Convert to PDF?
PDF Expert ships an update fortnightly, and Convert to PDF every 11 months. Most recently, PDF Expert was updated on September 27, 2026 and Convert to PDF on March 7, 2026.

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