Best PDF Text Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

PDF Editor ® is the household name in pdf text, but it's far from the only option. We track 250+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top PDF Text Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1PDF Editor ®PDF Editor ®Free4.5★ (30K)NoYesNov 2026
2Text to PDF – PDF Text EditorText to PDF – PDF Text EditorFree—NoYesNov 2026
3Add Text to PDF - Fill FormsAdd Text to PDF - Fill FormsFree5.0★ (4)NoYesOct 2026
4PDF Genius: AI PDF Text EditorPDF Genius: AI PDF Text EditorFree5.0★ (2)NoYesNov 2026
5PDF Editor ™PDF Editor ™Free3.9★ (31)NoYesOct 2026
6PDF Editor Converter & ScannerPDF Editor Converter & ScannerFree4.7★ (923)YesYesOct 2026
7PDF Air - Editor and ConverterPDF Air - Editor and ConverterFree5.0★ (2)NoYesNov 2026
8My Scanner: Scan to PDF & EditMy Scanner: Scan to PDF & EditFree4.7★ (21K)YesYesNov 2026

Top Picks for PDF Text

PDF Editor ®#1

PDF Editor ® by SMM service, s.r.o.

Edit, Reader Converter Maker 7
Editor's Choice
💼 Business
4.5😞(30K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#42in Business
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Edit, sign, and convert documents on your iPhone or iPad. Scan paper documents into PDFs, annotate text, and fill out forms. All your files are stored locally on your device for privacy.

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
Add Text to PDF - Fill Forms#3

Add Text to PDF - Fill Forms by OneRack

Edit and write on documents
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
5.0(4 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Effortlessly add text, notes, and signatures to PDF documents and images. Fill out forms, annotate scanned papers, and label photos with a clean, intuitive interface. All your work is automatically saved for easy access and sharing.

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FAQ about PDF Text

What are the best pdf text apps for iPhone?
PDF Editor ® tops our pdf text apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 30K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top pdf text apps we rank are free to download, including PDF Editor ® and Text to PDF – PDF Text Editor.
PDF Editor ® has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 250+ pdf text apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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