# PDFOptim vs Taplet

The clearest difference is rating: PDFOptim at 4.7 against Taplet's 4.2. PDFOptim also leads on ratings volume (292 vs 5) and review sentiment (76% vs 60%). Taplet's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDFOptim sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Taplet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PDFOptim holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDFOptim has 292 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of PDFOptim's written reviews are positive against 60% of Taplet's.

PDFOptim ships an update every 5 months, Taplet every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDFOptim | Taplet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (292 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdfoptim/id903356489/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taplet/id1541716426/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **292** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **75.6% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [RootRise Technologies Pvt. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/594431033) | [Fahmia Insurance Agency](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530278337) |

## What reviewers say

### PDFOptim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdfoptim/id903356489)

Easily compress and optimize PDF files on your iPhone and iPad. Reduce the size of large documents, saving storage space and transmission time. Offers both automatic and manual compression modes with advanced settings for image and vector graphics.

**Highlights:** Compress PDF documents, Optimize PDF files, Automatic compression mode, Manual compression mode, Adjust image resolution and quality, Optimize vector graphics, Support for password-protected PDFs

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium : Monthly Access | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium : Yearly Access | $2.99 | per year |
| Premium : Lifetime Access | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent compression quality
- 🚀 Efficient and fast performance
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💰 Good value for money (one-time purchase)
- 👍 No annoying subscriptions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App not launching/freezing
- 🐛 Doesn't work for certain file types (e.g., GoodNotes)
- 🐛 Poor image quality/pixelation
- 🐛 Compression not effective on all PDFs
- 🐛 Confusing or illogical interface

**Reported bugs**

- App not launching on iOS 18.0.1
- App freezes during launch
- App won't take purchases
- Cannot optimize certain PDFs
- Compression not effective on marked-up PDFs

**Requested features**

- Support for iOS shortcuts
- macOS version integration/cross-platform compatibility
- Improved handling of specific file types like GoodNotes
- Better optimization for handwritten notes within PDFs
- Cloud storage for compressed documents (iCloud)


### Taplet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taplet/id1541716426)

Extract text from images and websites with a single tap. Supports Apple Pencil and Touch, with 7 different text extraction modes. Copied text syncs across Apple devices via Continuity.

**Highlights:** Web browser with OCR, Auto-paste keyboard, Extract text from images, Extract text from websites, Apple Pencil and Touch support, Continuity text syncing, Multiple text extraction modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Screen Mode | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDFOptim free?

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

### Is Taplet free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PDFOptim or Taplet?

PDFOptim is rated higher. PDFOptim averages 4.7 out of 5 from 292 ratings, while Taplet averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do PDFOptim or Taplet have ads?

Neither PDFOptim nor Taplet shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PDFOptim or Taplet?

PDFOptim ships an update every 5 months, and Taplet every 3 weeks. Most recently, PDFOptim was updated on September 29, 2026 and Taplet on September 20, 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.*