Best Free PDF Apps

247+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated July 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our free pdf list covers 247+ iPhone apps updated through July 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Free PDF Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Acrobat Reader: PDF EditorAcrobat Reader: PDF EditorFree4.6★ (651K)NoYesSep 2026
2Free PDF Editor, Converter AppFree PDF Editor, Converter AppFree4.5★ (160)YesYesSep 2026
3PDF Editor ®PDF Editor ®Free4.5★ (28K)NoYesSep 2026
4Photo to PDF Converter ScannerPhoto to PDF Converter ScannerFree4.8★ (12K)NoNoSep 2026
5CamScanner - PDF Scanner AppCamScanner - PDF Scanner AppFree4.8★ (1.9M)YesYesSep 2026
6iScanner: PDF Document ScanneriScanner: PDF Document ScannerFree4.8★ (1.4M)YesYesSep 2026
7Adobe Scan: PDF & OCR ScannerAdobe Scan: PDF & OCR ScannerFree4.9★ (1.6M)YesYesSep 2026
8PDF Expert: Editor & ReaderPDF Expert: Editor & ReaderFree4.7★ (216K)NoYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Free PDF

Acrobat Reader: PDF Editor#1

Acrobat Reader: PDF Editor by Adobe Inc.

Documents Converter & Signer
Editor's Choice
💼 Business
4.6😞(651K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#2in Business
Acrobat Reader: PDF Editor screenshot 1
Acrobat Reader: PDF Editor screenshot 2
Acrobat Reader: PDF Editor screenshot 3
Acrobat Reader: PDF Editor screenshot 4
Acrobat Reader: PDF Editor screenshot 5
Acrobat Reader: PDF Editor screenshot 6

This app is a powerful PDF tool for viewing, editing, annotating, and signing documents. It offers AI-powered features for summarizing and interacting with PDFs, along with robust conversion and security options. Collaborate on files and access your documents from anywhere.

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
Free PDF Editor, Converter App#2

Free PDF Editor, Converter App by AMPLIFY VENTURES

Reader Maker Pro: Edit & Sign
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.5(160 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
Free PDF Editor, Converter App screenshot 1
Free PDF Editor, Converter App screenshot 2
Free PDF Editor, Converter App screenshot 3
Free PDF Editor, Converter App screenshot 4
Free PDF Editor, Converter App screenshot 5
Free PDF Editor, Converter App screenshot 6

Edit, sign, and fill PDF documents with this comprehensive mobile tool. Convert images and documents to PDF, organize pages, and secure your files with passwords and watermarks. It's an all-in-one solution for managing your PDFs on the go.

PDF Editor ®#3

PDF Editor ® by SMM service, s.r.o.

Edit, Reader Converter Maker 7
Worth Considering
💼 Business
4.5😞(28K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#40in Business
PDF Editor ® screenshot 1
PDF Editor ® screenshot 2
PDF Editor ® screenshot 3
PDF Editor ® screenshot 4
PDF Editor ® screenshot 5
PDF Editor ® screenshot 6

Edit, sign, and convert PDF documents directly from your mobile device. Scan physical papers into editable PDFs, annotate text, and fill out forms on the go. All your documents are stored locally for privacy and can be easily shared.

What We Love

  • 👍 User-friendly
  • 💡 Useful for editing PDFs on the go
  • 🚀 Easy to navigate

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔒 Concerns about data privacy
  • 🔍 Limited functionality in free version

More Free PDF apps to explore

FAQ about Free PDF

What are the best free pdf apps for iPhone?
Acrobat Reader: PDF Editor tops our free pdf apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 651K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Acrobat Reader: PDF Editor has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 247+ free pdf apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
You can view, edit, annotate, and sign PDF documents. The app also allows you to convert files to and from PDF, compress PDFs, and use AI features for summarization and document interaction. You can also collaborate on files and store them online.
Paid features include the Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant for summarizing and querying documents, advanced PDF editing for text and images, merging and organizing PDFs, and higher-quality voice options for reading PDFs aloud. These features are accessible through a subscription.

Related searches