Best Small PDF Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Out of 249+ small pdf apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Small PDF Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Smallpdf: Scanner & PDF EditorSmallpdf: Scanner & PDF EditorFree4.8β˜… (6.9K)NoYesNov 2026
2PDF to Word Convert: PapivoPDF to Word Convert: PapivoFree5.0β˜… (1)NoYesOct 2026
3iLovePDF - PDF Editor & ScaniLovePDF - PDF Editor & ScanFree4.8β˜… (53K)NoYesNov 2026
4Acrobat Reader: PDF EditorAcrobat Reader: PDF EditorFree4.6β˜… (669K)NoYesNov 2026
5FreePDF: PDF Converter & ScanFreePDF: PDF Converter & ScanFree4.8β˜… (49)YesYesNov 2026
6PDF Editor Converter & ScannerPDF Editor Converter & ScannerFree4.7β˜… (923)YesYesOct 2026
7PDF Converter - PDF Editor・PDF Converter - PDF Editor・Free4.4β˜… (6K)NoYesNov 2026
8CamScanner - PDF Scanner AppCamScanner - PDF Scanner AppFree4.8β˜… (2M)YesYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Small PDF

Smallpdf: Scanner & PDF Editor#1

Smallpdf: Scanner & PDF Editor by Smallpdf

compress, convert, ocr, sign
Editor's Choice
πŸ“Š Productivity
4.8😐(6.9K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools to manage PDF documents. Easily convert, edit, compress, sign, merge, and scan PDFs using your mobile device. It also features OCR technology to convert scanned documents into editable text.

What We Love

  • πŸ‘ Easy to use
  • πŸš€ Fast and efficient
  • πŸ’‘ Useful features
  • πŸ”’ Secure
  • πŸ†“ Free to use

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Buggy and crashes
  • πŸ’° Paid version required for full functionality
  • πŸ€” Confusing account management
  • 🀯 Missing key features
  • πŸ€– Poor customer support
PDF to Word Convert: Papivo#2

PDF to Word Convert: Papivo by Oscar Riggs

Editor, Merge & Compress File
Strong Contender
πŸ“Š Productivity
5.0(1 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Easily convert PDFs to various formats like Word, Excel, or images, and vice versa. This tool also allows for merging, splitting, rotating, and compressing documents. Secure your files with passwords and extract text from scanned images.

iLovePDF - PDF Editor & Scan#3

iLovePDF - PDF Editor & Scan by iLovePDF

For Work, Study & E-Signing
Worth Considering
πŸ“Š Productivity
4.8😊(53K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for managing PDF documents on mobile devices. It allows users to scan, convert, edit, annotate, sign, compress, merge, split, and protect PDFs with various customization options. Cloud integration and e-signing capabilities enhance productivity for work and study.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Fast and efficient
  • πŸ‘ Easy to use
  • πŸ”’ Unlocks password-protected PDFs
  • 🎨 Good compression quality
  • πŸ’° Free with useful features

Room to Improve

  • πŸ”’ Paywall for advanced features
  • πŸ› Inconsistent performance
  • πŸ”’ Limited free usage
  • πŸ› Buggy PDF editing
  • πŸ”’ Mandatory account signup

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FAQ about Small PDF

What are the best small pdf apps for iPhone?
Smallpdf: Scanner & PDF Editor tops our small pdf apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 6.9K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes β€” 20 of the top small pdf apps we rank are free to download, including Smallpdf: Scanner & PDF Editor and PDF to Word Convert: Papivo.
Smallpdf: Scanner & PDF Editor has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 249+ small pdf apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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