246+ iOS apps curated and reviewed
Pdf Text Search is the household name in pdf text search, but it's far from the only option. We track 246+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free was $0.99 | 3.0★ (2) | No | Yes | Sep 2026 | |
| 2 |  | Free | 4.6★ (651K) | No | Yes | Sep 2026 | |
| 3 |  | Free | 5.0★ (20) | No | No | Sep 2026 | |
| 4 |  | Free | 5.0★ (5) | No | No | Jun 2026 | |
| 5 |  | Free | 4.4★ (119) | No | Yes | Sep 2026 | |
| 6 |  | $29.99 | 4.6★ (9) | No | No | May 2026 | |
| 7 |  | $2.99 | 3.9★ (24) | No | No | Aug 2026 | |
| 8 |  | Free | 5.0★ (4) | Yes | Yes | Sep 2026 |
Easily find specific text within PDF documents. Import PDFs, convert them to searchable text, and locate exact phrases or keywords. Advanced features include AI training for similar text identification and TF-IDF analysis for document comparison.
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.
Efficiently search text and PDF files across your device, iCloud, and external storage. Preview matched files or open them in other applications. Supports advanced search options like regular expressions.
