Best PDF Markup Editor Apps

247+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good pdf markup editor apps. We benchmark 247+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top PDF Markup Editor Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1PDF Editor - Merge & SplitPDF Editor - Merge & SplitFree5.0★ (3)NoYesAug 2026
2RevPDF: PDF Editor & ReaderRevPDF: PDF Editor & ReaderFree4.5★ (12)NoYesAug 2026
3Seer PDF: Scan, Edit & MergeSeer PDF: Scan, Edit & MergeFreeYesNoAug 2026
4Drawboard PDF Annotate, MarkupDrawboard PDF Annotate, MarkupFree4.8★ (1.8K)NoYesAug 2026
5Foxit PDF EditorFoxit PDF EditorFree4.5★ (4.8K)NoYesAug 2026
6PDF Editor and ViewerPDF Editor and ViewerFreeNoYesAug 2026
7PDF Editor - Convert FilePDF Editor - Convert FileFree4.0★ (21)YesYesAug 2026
8Brisk PDFBrisk PDFFree3.9★ (122)YesNoAug 2026

Top Picks for PDF Markup Editor

PDF Editor - Merge & Split#1

PDF Editor - Merge & Split by Moon Technolabs Pvt Ltd

PDF Tools: Compress & Convert
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
5.0(3 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

RevPDF: PDF Editor & Reader#2

RevPDF: PDF Editor & Reader by Pawandeep Singh

OCR, Sign, Redact & Convert
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.5(12 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Edit, sign, and convert PDFs entirely offline without needing an account or cloud storage. This app allows direct text and image editing, form filling, and a suite of powerful PDF tools.

More PDF Markup Editor apps to explore

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Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup
Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup
Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup
Write & Type on PDFs and Notes
Free

Enhance your PDF workflow with powerful annotation and markup tools. This app offers a dynamic and intuitive experience for editing, drawing, and adding text to your documents. Access your work across multiple devices and collaborate in real-time.

Dynamic PDF annotation toolsCross-platform access and cloud syncReal-time collaboration
📊 Productivity
(1.8K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Foxit PDF Editor
Foxit PDF Editor
Foxit PDF Editor
View, Edit, Convert, and Sign
Free

This mobile app offers comprehensive PDF management, allowing users to view, edit, annotate, and convert PDF files on the go. It includes AI-powered features for summarization, translation, and text enhancement, alongside robust tools for creating, signing, and protecting documents.

AI-powered PDF summarization and translationEdit text and images within PDFsConvert PDFs to and from various formats
📊 Productivity
(4.8K)
freemium
6
PDF Editor and Viewer
PDF Editor and Viewer
PDF Editor and Viewer
Edit PDF & PDF Reader
Free

Manage and edit PDF files directly on your device without an internet connection. Add or remove pages, highlight text, and make notes. Save and share your modified documents with ease.

Open and view PDF filesEdit PDFs offlineHighlight and annotate text
🔧 Utilities
(0)
free with in-app purchases
7
PDF Editor - Convert File
PDF Editor - Convert File
PDF Editor - Convert File
OCR, Scan, Edit & Image to PDF
Free

Transform your device into a mobile office for efficient PDF management. Extract text from images, edit documents, convert images to PDF, and organize files with ease. This all-in-one utility offers a user-friendly interface for students and professionals.

Smart OCR and text recognitionProfessional PDF editing toolsImage to PDF conversion
📊 Productivity
(21)
ad-supported
8
Brisk PDF
Brisk PDF
Brisk PDF
Fast PDF Converter & Editor
Free

This app allows you to quickly create, convert, and organize PDF files on your mobile device. Easily transform photos or text into PDFs, merge multiple documents, and manage your files efficiently for work, school, or personal use.

Photo to PDF conversionImage to PDF creationText to PDF generation
💼 Business
(122)
ad-supported
9
AI PDF Editor: Sign, Highlight
AI PDF Editor: Sign, Highlight
AI PDF Editor: Sign, Highlight
Annotate, Fill, Convert PDF
Free

Edit, sign, convert, and manage PDF documents directly on your phone. Streamline your workflow by making changes to text and images, adding signatures, and converting files without needing a desktop or multiple applications.

Edit text and images in PDFsConvert photos/scans to PDFAdd signatures and annotations
📊 Productivity
(2)
free with in-app purchases
10
PDF: Viewer - Editor
PDF: Viewer - Editor
PDF: Viewer - Editor
Professional PDF Editor
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
11
PDF Reader – PDFelement
PDF Reader – PDFelement
PDF Reader – PDFelement
PDF Editor & Viewer, PDF Maker
Free

This app offers a superior PDF reading experience with its innovative Liquid Mode, which optimizes documents for mobile screens. It also provides robust tools for annotating, signing, managing, and sharing your PDF files, catering to both work and study needs.

Liquid Mode for optimized mobile readingAnnotation tools (pencil, text, highlighting)Handwritten signature insertion
📊 Productivity
(3.9K)
free
12
PDF Reader - Editor & Viewer
PDF Reader - Editor & Viewer
PDF Reader - Editor & Viewer
Editor, Converter, OCR
Free

Edit, convert, and manage PDF documents on your mobile device. This app allows you to directly edit text, scan documents, fill out forms, and secure your files with passwords and watermarks. It also supports OCR to extract text from scans and convert PDFs to various formats.

Edit PDF text directlyConvert PDF to Word, Excel, PPT, imagesOCR for text extraction from scans
🔧 Utilities
(3.5K)
freemium
13
PDF Reader: Edit & Sign
PDF Reader: Edit & Sign
PDF Reader: Edit & Sign
Read, convert, sign PDF files
Free

Easily manage your PDF files on your phone with tools for reading, editing, signing, and converting documents. Import files, use the camera, and access recent documents quickly. Convert various file types to PDF and perform essential PDF management tasks like merging and splitting.

Sign documentsAdd text to PDFsHighlight and underline content
🔧 Utilities
(1)
ad-supported
14
PDF Editor and Print
PDF Editor and Print
PDF Editor and Print
Fill forms, annotate & markup
Free
💼 Business
(0)
15
Pdf Studio : Edit & Convert
Pdf Studio : Edit & Convert
Pdf Studio : Edit & Convert
Pdf to Word , Pdf to Excel
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
16
PDF Editor App | Edit Document
PDF Editor App | Edit Document
PDF Editor App | Edit Document
Read, Scan, Convert & Sign PDF
Free

This app provides a comprehensive suite of tools for creating, editing, and managing PDF documents. Users can modify text, images, and formatting, annotate, sign, and secure their files. It offers features for page management, compression, splitting, and merging PDFs.

Edit PDF text and imagesCreate new PDF documentsManage and reorder pages
💼 Business
(326)
free with in-app purchases
17
Edit PDF,Sign PDF,Scan PDF
Edit PDF,Sign PDF,Scan PDF
Edit PDF,Sign PDF,Scan PDF
PDF Editor, Document Scanner
Free

Easily scan, convert, edit, and sign documents into PDF format. This app allows you to digitize physical documents, extract text using OCR, and share your creations securely.

Document scanning and digitizationPDF conversionPDF editing and annotation
💼 Business
(16)
free with in-app purchases
18
PDF Editor-Converter & Viewer
PDF Editor-Converter & Viewer
PDF Editor-Converter & Viewer
Scan Documents: Reader & Maker
Free

Easily create, edit, and manage PDF files. Convert images to PDFs, merge or split documents, add annotations, and secure your files with passwords. Cloud support allows for convenient access and sharing anywhere.

Create PDFs from images/textEdit and annotate PDFsMerge, split, and organize files
🔧 Utilities
(440)
freemium
19
Edit PDF Document
Edit PDF Document
Edit PDF Document
Document Editor - Easy Tool
Free
$0.99 | 100% OFF

Edit PDF documents securely on your device. Add text, customize formatting, and share your files with ease. This app prioritizes your privacy with all processing done locally.

Add text annotationsFull formatting controlPrivacy-first local processing
🔧 Utilities
(3)
free with in-app purchases
20
PDFs: Merge & Split
PDFs: Merge & Split
PDFs: Merge & Split
Watermark, Lock & Unlock PDF
Free

This app allows you to easily combine, split, secure, and customize PDF documents. It offers features like watermarking, page reordering, and password protection, all while working offline for enhanced privacy and speed.

Merge multiple PDF filesSplit large files or extract pagesLock and unlock PDFs with passwords
📊 Productivity
(76)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about PDF Markup Editor

What are the best pdf markup editor apps for iPhone?
PDF Editor - Merge & Split tops our pdf markup editor apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 5.0-star average from 3 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top pdf markup editor apps we rank are free to download, including PDF Editor - Merge & Split and RevPDF: PDF Editor & Reader.
PDF Editor - Merge & Split has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 247+ pdf markup editor apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Merge & Split allows you to merge multiple PDFs into a single document, split a PDF into separate pages, delete unwanted pages, unlock password-protected PDFs, add watermarks, and compress PDF file sizes. It also supports converting images to PDF and PDF to text.
Yes, you can merge password-protected PDFs with Merge & Split after signing in. The app provides an exclusive unlock PDF feature to facilitate this process.