249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed
PDF Highlighter & Markup is the household name in pdf highlighter & markup, but it's far from the only option. We track 249+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | — | Yes | No | Oct 2026 | |
| 2 |  | Free | 3.0★ (1) | No | No | Jul 2026 | |
| 3 |  | $2.99 | 3.1★ (11) | No | No | Aug 2026 | |
| 4 |  | Free | 2.5★ (38) | — | No | Sep 2026 | |
| 5 |  | Free | 5.0★ (3) | No | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 6 |  | Free | 4.8★ (2K) | No | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 7 |  | $3.99 | 4.5★ (10) | No | No | Aug 2026 | |
| 8 |  | Free | — | No | Yes | Aug 2026 |
Easily edit and highlight text, photos, and documents directly on your phone. This app provides realistic highlighting tools and drawing functions to mark important sections of PDFs and images, allowing you to save and share your annotated files.
Annotate web pages, PDFs, Word, and PowerPoint documents with customizable highlights and comments. Organize your content into folders and sync across devices using iCloud. Share and export your annotated files to various cloud services and other apps.
