# WriteIdeas vs PDF Editor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WriteIdeas at 100% against PDF Editor's 0%. WriteIdeas also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). PDF Editor's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (monthly vs every 29 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WriteIdeas sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PDF Editor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PDF Editor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of WriteIdeas's written reviews are positive against 0% of PDF Editor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

WriteIdeas ships an update every 29 months, PDF Editor monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WriteIdeas | PDF Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writeideas/id938079613/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-merge-and-split/id6448696144/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pink Zombie Studios Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559742330) | [Moon Technolabs Pvt Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/558496197) |

## What reviewers say

### WriteIdeas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writeideas/id938079613)

Capture and organize all your creative thoughts, from novel plots to character quotes. This versatile app lets you categorize ideas, add rich text formatting, links, and images to your notes. It's designed for writers and anyone needing a flexible way to manage their ideas.

**Highlights:** Organize ideas by custom categories, Rich text editor with formatting, Insert links and images into notes, Built-in web browser for links, Versatile for various note-taking needs, Backup functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WriteIdeas Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


### PDF Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-merge-and-split/id6448696144)

Easily merge multiple PDF files into one or split large PDFs into smaller ones. This app also allows for page deletion, unlocking, watermarking, and image-to-PDF conversion. It helps manage and customize your documents efficiently.

**Highlights:** Merge multiple PDFs, Split PDFs into single pages, Delete unwanted pages, Unlock password-protected PDFs, Add watermarks, Compress PDF size, Convert images to PDF, Convert PDF to text

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Merge and Split | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Merge and Split | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Merge and Split | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Merge and Split | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WriteIdeas free?

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

### Is PDF Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WriteIdeas or PDF Editor?

PDF Editor is rated higher. WriteIdeas averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while PDF Editor averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do WriteIdeas or PDF Editor have ads?

Neither WriteIdeas nor PDF Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WriteIdeas or PDF Editor?

WriteIdeas ships an update every 29 months, and PDF Editor monthly. Most recently, WriteIdeas was updated on October 2, 2026 and PDF Editor on October 13, 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.*