# CloudConvert vs Smallpdf

The clearest difference is rating: Smallpdf at 4.8 against CloudConvert's 4.1. Smallpdf also leads on ratings volume (6.9K vs 111) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 weeks). CloudConvert's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smallpdf sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. CloudConvert asks for nothing beyond the download.

Smallpdf holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smallpdf has 6.9K ratings behind it against 111, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of CloudConvert's written reviews are positive against 68% of Smallpdf's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

CloudConvert ships an update every 3 weeks, Smallpdf every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CloudConvert | Smallpdf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudconvert/id842077384/reviews) | **[4.8 (6.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smallpdf-scanner-and-pdf-editor/id1485259500/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 111 | **6.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 67.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lunaweb GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/842077387) | [Smallpdf](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485259499) |

## What reviewers say

### CloudConvert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudconvert/id842077384)

This utility converts files between over 200 formats, including documents, images, videos, and audio. It also offers website capture, compression, PDF merging, and PDF/A conversion. Automate tasks with Siri and Shortcuts support.

**Highlights:** Convert over 200 file formats, Capture websites as PDF, PNG, or JPG, Compress PDFs, images, and videos, Merge multiple files into a single PDF, Convert PDFs to PDF/A for archiving, Siri and Shortcuts integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Smallpdf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smallpdf-scanner-and-pdf-editor/id1485259500)

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools to manage PDF documents. Easily convert, edit, compress, sign, merge, and scan PDFs using your mobile device. It also features OCR technology to convert scanned documents into editable text.

**Highlights:** Convert PDFs to Word, Excel, PPT, JPG, PNG, Edit PDFs with text, images, and annotations, Compress PDFs to reduce file size, Sign PDFs electronically, Merge multiple PDF files, Scan documents to PDF with OCR, Fill out PDF forms

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $107.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💡 Useful features
- 🔒 Secure
- 🆓 Free to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes
- 💰 Paid version required for full functionality
- 🤔 Confusing account management
- 🤯 Missing key features
- 🤖 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Files not saving properly
- Conversion issues with larger documents
- Unexpected crashes and freezes
- Compatibility problems with older devices
- Incorrect file content after compression

**Requested features**

- Add more color options for annotations
- Improve search functionality for saved documents
- Enhance iPad compatibility
- Allow inserting images into PDFs
- Provide better file management and organization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CloudConvert free?

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

### Is Smallpdf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CloudConvert or Smallpdf?

Smallpdf is rated higher. CloudConvert averages 4.1 out of 5 from 111 ratings, while Smallpdf averages 4.8 from 6.9K ratings.

### Do CloudConvert or Smallpdf have ads?

Neither CloudConvert nor Smallpdf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CloudConvert or Smallpdf?

CloudConvert ships an update every 3 weeks, and Smallpdf every 2 weeks. Most recently, CloudConvert was updated on November 11, 2026 and Smallpdf on November 11, 2026.

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