Best Free PDF Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our free pdf list covers 250+ iPhone apps updated through October 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Free PDF Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Free PDF Editor, Converter AppFree PDF Editor, Converter AppFree4.3★ (170)YesYesNov 2026
2Acrobat Reader: PDF EditorAcrobat Reader: PDF EditorFree4.6★ (665K)NoYesNov 2026
3Photo to PDF Converter ScannerPhoto to PDF Converter ScannerFree4.8★ (12K)NoNoNov 2026
4PDF Editor - Files Converter |PDF Editor - Files Converter |Free4.4★ (12)NoYesOct 2026
5PDF Editor ®PDF Editor ®Free4.5★ (30K)NoYesNov 2026
6FreePDF: PDF Converter & ScanFreePDF: PDF Converter & ScanFree4.8★ (35)YesYesNov 2026
7Free PDF Converter PDF to WordFree PDF Converter PDF to WordFree4.6★ (14)NoYesNov 2026
8PDF Reader: Edit & SignPDF Reader: Edit & SignFree5.0★ (2)YesYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Free PDF

Free PDF Editor, Converter App#1

Free PDF Editor, Converter App by AMPLIFY VENTURES

Reader Maker Pro: Edit & Sign
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.3(170 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Edit, sign, and convert PDF documents with a comprehensive suite of tools. Easily modify text, add images, fill forms, and convert various file formats to PDF. Features AI voice transcription to create PDFs from audio.

Acrobat Reader: PDF Editor#2

Acrobat Reader: PDF Editor by Adobe Inc.

Documents Converter & Signer
Strong Contender
💼 Business
4.6😞(665K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#2in Business
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This app allows users to open, read, fill, sign, and comment on PDF documents. It offers advanced features like PDF creation, editing, conversion to other formats, and AI-powered assistance for a fee.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 🔒 Secure document storage
  • 👍 Convenient for reading and annotating PDFs
  • 👍 Useful for students and professionals

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
  • 🔒 Overly intrusive login requirements
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 👎 Counterintuitive user interface changes
  • 🔍 Poor search and organization features
Photo to PDF Converter Scanner#3

Photo to PDF Converter Scanner by Hendrik Folkerts

Picture to PDF Maker App
Worth Considering
💼 Business
4.8😊(12K ratings)
Free
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Easily convert your photos and pictures into PDF documents. This app allows you to select existing images or take new ones with your camera, then transform them into PDF files with customizable page settings. Share your created PDFs via email, cloud storage, or other applications, and even print them directly.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast and easy to use
  • 👍 Simple and straightforward
  • 💰 Completely free with no hidden charges
  • 🔥 Excellent for converting photos to PDFs
  • 🌟 Great for school, work, and personal use

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
  • 🗂️ Difficulty finding or deleting previously converted photos
  • 📏 Limited options for PDF formatting and customization

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FAQ about Free PDF

What are the best free pdf apps for iPhone?
Free PDF Editor, Converter App tops our free pdf apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.3-star average from 170 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Free PDF Editor, Converter App shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 250+ free pdf apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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