Comparison

PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo vs PDF Annotate Expert

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

Head to head
About

PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo

Edit, sign, convert, and organize PDF documents with a comprehensive suite of tools. Scan images to PDF, compress files, and integrate with cloud storage for seamless access across devices. Offers advanced annotation and drawing capabilities.

Highlights
  • Edit PDFs
  • Scan to PDF
  • Fill & Sign Forms
  • Convert Files to PDF
  • Annotate & Draw
  • Cloud Integration
  • Compress PDFs
Features
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Transform your PDFs. Get your work done quickly with Xodo's all-in-one PDF editor and reader with 30+ features - all available on your iPhone or iPad. Safely store and sync your files on your iCloud, OneDrive, Google Drive and Dropbox so you can easily view, edit, convert, e-sign and compress your files anytime, anywhere on your device. Edit PDFs: Intuitive, easy-to-use PDF editor for any user in mind. • Compress PDF: Quickly reduce PDF file size for ease of sharing • Flatten PDF: All annotations in PDF like fillable forms will be locked and merged into a single layer for protection • Rotate & crop PDF: Add, remove, rearrange, rotate, crop PDF pages with ease • Split & extract PDF: Instantly split PDF or extract pages to a new PDF file • Create new PDF: Create PDFs from scratch or use one of our ready-made templates and edit file Scan PDFs: Seamlessly scan images and save as PDFs. • PDF scanner: Scan image with your camera or open an existing image or file and save as a new PDF • Edit scanned PDF: Edit, annotate, send your documents to iCloud, share via AirDrop, or any available app on your device Fill & Sign PDF Forms: Fill out, sign, and share your PDF forms. • Create your e-signature: E-sign your documents by hand or type in your signature, and save to reuse for later • Stylus-friendly: Supports Apple Pencil Convert PDFs: Convert files to PDF in seconds. • PDF converter: Convert any MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to PDF, iWork (Pages, Numbers, Keynote) to PDF • Additional file formats: Convert JPG to PDF, PNG to PDF, PDF to JPG, PDF to PNG View & print PDFs: Quick and convenient PDF reader for e-books, reports, digital planner. • Viewing mode: View in light, dark, and sepia color modes for comfort reading • Bookmark feature: Tag your favorite PDF pages • Multiple tabs: Use tabs to work across multiple PDF documents • Print PDFs directly from your device • Fully searchable text: Search text within PDF to save time Annotate & Draw PDFs: Utilize Xodo's annotation tools configured to you. • Fully-featured mark-up tools: Add images, links, stamp or highlight text directly on PDF documents • Arrange pages: Thumbnail browser for deleting pages, extracting, and inserting pages • Scrolling mode: See all annotations at a glance with the touch of your finger Store & Manage Files Securely: Integrate with popular cloud apps and safely store your important files so you can pick up where you left off. • Built-in file manager: Rename, copy, move, or delete docs and folders locally • Cloud integration: Sync your files directly on iCloud, OneDrive, Google Drive and Dropbox to view in multiple devices • Protected features: Protect your PDF files with password encryption and unlock your protected PDF with PDF password remover tool Upgrade to Xodo Mobile Subscription: Get unlimited access to all 30+ tools with custom toolbar for quick access. • Free trial available in supported regions • Convert PDF to MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • Remove sensitive content with PDF Redaction tool • High compression file size • Easily merge multiple documents to a single PDF • Create fillable PDF forms to fill out and sign while you're on the go • Support Smart pen to streamline and enhance note taking experience • Annotate in Reader mode - When viewing a PDF in reader mode, you can highlight, underline and strikeout text. • View and manage files with nesting layers - PDFs that include multi-level layers can be viewed individually • Scanned images can save as PDFs with searchable text (OCR) option • Flexible monthly and annual subscription options • Cancel anytime For Support and Feedback: support@xodo.com Visit Homepage: xodo.com Xodo is powered by Apryse | https://apryse.com

About

PDF Annotate Expert

Easily annotate, sign, and fill PDF documents. Add text, drawings, images, and signatures with extensive customization options. Save work as drafts and print wirelessly.

Highlights
  • Annotate with highlight, underline, strikethrough
  • Drawing tools with multiple colors
  • Unlimited signatures and multiple signers
  • Fill text and save as templates
  • Insert images and logos
  • Cloud storage integration
Features
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PDFAnnotateExpert helps to annotate and sign a PDF document in a simple and powerful way and collaborate it with other stakeholders. Features • Annotate PDF through text Highlight, Underline and Strikethrough with Undo option • And using drawing tools Pen, Line, Rect, Ellipse etc with support for multiple colors • Multiple Signers, and n-number of signatures, absolutely no restriction • Fill in text to document (name, initials, date, etc.) absolutely no restriction • Save fill in text as a template for reuse and less typing • Insert images (signature, company logs, personal ID) • Import pictures from picture library • Drag and drop your signatures, images, initials, custom text and other items and resize to fit any form • Mark and select checkbox annotations from predefined library • Supports many ink colors, text styles, font etc. • Quick access of history of most recently used annotations • Quick access of thumbnail view of larger document • Bookmark the pages where PDF document with multi-pages • Key Value pair text annotation to annotate the document with label and value line items like (contact details with name, address, email, phone, website), (addressing multiple stakeholders with name, designation) • Save work-in progress as draft and later come to finalize as signed document • Easy printing of documents by wirelessly • Connect and download documents from Google Drive, Sky Drive, Drop Box and even from browser   The other support tools other than signature tool. • Initial to create and add initials to document • Text tool to enter text and add to PDF • Key value pair tool, Check box tool • Picture tool to include picture from library • Annotate list tool to get list of changes made in the PDF • Thumbnail view tool • Bookmark tool • Print tool to print the document wirelessly In App Purchase Unlock one time to annotate and sign unlimited documents App presentation in Slide Share http://www.slideshare.net/SNAdmin/pdf-annotate-with-esignature-from-supernova-tech

Screenshots

PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo4 screens
PDF Annotate Expert4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo at 56% against PDF Annotate Expert's 0%. PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 69 months). PDF Annotate Expert's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, 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 Reader & Editor | Xodo sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and PDF Annotate Expert sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo has 1.7K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo's written reviews are positive against 0% of PDF Annotate Expert's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo ships an update every 2 weeks, PDF Annotate Expert every 69 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo versus PDF Annotate Expert: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF Reader & Editor | XodoPDF Annotate Expert
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.7K ratings) — better2.3 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews55.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.7K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 69 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB32 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperXodo Technologies Inc.SUPERNOVA TECH

Customer experience

PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo

All ratings1,685 ratings
Positive83.2%
Neutral4.6%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews1,012 reviews
Positive55.5%
Neutral12.4%
Negative32.1%

PDF Annotate Expert

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Disappearing annotations
  • Inability to open saved files
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Syncing issues with cloud storage
  • Incompatibility with iOS 14 updates

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add manual zoom percentage
  • Improve Apple Pencil support
  • Implement better page navigation
  • Allow exporting annotations
  • Add split-screen support on iPad
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  • Improve text editing and alignment

PDF Annotate Expert

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo

Subscriptions6
  • Xodo Mobile (Monthly)3 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Xodo PDF Converter & Editor3 Days trial2 variants$11.991 Month
  • Xodo PDF Converter & Editor3 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • Xodo Mobile (Yearly)1 Year trial$107.991 Year
  • Xodo Mobile (Yearly)7 Days trial$107.991 Year
  • Xodo Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$107.991 Year
3 purchases

PDF Annotate Expert

One-time3
  • Google Drive$4.99
  • Sky Drive$4.99
  • Unlock AnnotateExpert$9.99

Questions

Is PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo free?
PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Annotate Expert free?
PDF Annotate Expert is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo or PDF Annotate Expert?
PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo is rated higher. PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while PDF Annotate Expert averages 2.3 from 6 ratings.
Do PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo or PDF Annotate Expert have ads?
Neither PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo nor PDF Annotate Expert shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo or PDF Annotate Expert?
PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo ships an update every 2 weeks, and PDF Annotate Expert every 69 months. Most recently, PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo was updated on September 26, 2026 and PDF Annotate Expert on September 9, 2026.

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