# The Document Converter vs Simple PDF Editor

The clearest difference is ads: The Document Converter at none against Simple PDF Editor's shown. The Document Converter also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 8%) and ratings volume (5.9K vs 16). Simple PDF Editor's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Document Converter sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Simple PDF Editor sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for The Document Converter against 4.6 for Simple PDF Editor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Document Converter has 5.9K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of The Document Converter's written reviews are positive against 8% of Simple PDF Editor's.

The Document Converter ships an update every 5 months, Simple PDF Editor every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Document Converter | Simple PDF Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-document-converter/id893322800/reviews)** | [4.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-pdf-editor/id1560227399/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.9K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **36.2% of reviews** | 8.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Float Tech, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/483697886) | [Kei Suefuji](https://appshunter.io/developer/1388335881) |

## What reviewers say

### The Document Converter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-document-converter/id893322800)

Effortlessly transform files into various document and image formats like PDF, DOCX, and JPG. Simply select your input, choose the desired output, and convert in seconds. Save, share, or open your converted files directly in other applications.

**Highlights:** Convert to PDF, DOCX, JPG, TXT, and more, Supports dozens of input formats, Save, share, or open converted files, In-app file browser, AirDrop support, Cloud and local conversion options

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Pass | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Pass | $3.49 | per month |
| Lifetime Pass | $8.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pass Promo | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful for document conversion
- 🚀 Reliable and accurate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription for full functionality
- 🐛 Conversion issues with certain file formats
- 🔒 Misleading about free trial
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance

**Reported bugs**

- Conversion process gets stuck or fails
- Corrupted output files
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add support for more file formats
- Improve file management and organization
- Provide offline conversion capabilities
- Introduce a more transparent pricing model


### Simple PDF Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-pdf-editor/id1560227399)

Easily edit PDF documents by deleting, rotating, sorting, extracting, or combining pages. Secure your files with password protection and unlock them. The free version lets you preview edits before purchasing tools or the professional version for full access.

**Highlights:** Delete PDF pages, Rotate PDF pages, Sort PDF pages, Extract PDF pages, Combine PDF pages, Password protect PDFs, Unlock password-protected PDFs

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Delete Pages | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rotate Pages | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sort Pages | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Password | $4.99 | one-time |
| Extract Pages | $4.99 | one-time |
| Password Protect | $4.99 | one-time |
| Combine PDF | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro (All Tools) | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Document Converter free?

The Document Converter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Simple PDF Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Document Converter or Simple PDF Editor?

The Document Converter is rated higher. The Document Converter averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.9K ratings, while Simple PDF Editor averages 4.6 from 16 ratings.

### Do The Document Converter or Simple PDF Editor have ads?

Simple PDF Editor shows ads; The Document Converter does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Document Converter or Simple PDF Editor?

The Document Converter ships an update every 5 months, and Simple PDF Editor every 2 weeks. Most recently, The Document Converter was updated on October 1, 2026 and Simple PDF Editor on September 23, 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.*