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Best Type On PDF Apps

246+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Out of 246+ type on 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 Type On PDF Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Acrobat Reader: PDF EditorAcrobat Reader: PDF EditorFree4.7★ (641K)NoYesAug 2026
2pdfFiller: edit PDF documentspdfFiller: edit PDF documentsFree4.4★ (8.5K)NoYesAug 2026
3PDF Editor ®PDF Editor ®Free4.5★ (28K)NoYesAug 2026
4PDF Expert: Editor & ConverterPDF Expert: Editor & ConverterFree4.7★ (216K)NoYesAug 2026
5PDF Reader: Edit & OCR ScanPDF Reader: Edit & OCR ScanFree3.0★ (3)YesYesAug 2026
6PDF Converter&Editor - PDF ZenPDF Converter&Editor - PDF ZenFree4.7★ (109)YesNoAug 2026
7PDF Reader: Edit & SignPDF Reader: Edit & SignFree5.0★ (1)YesNoAug 2026
8PDF Reader - Editor & ViewerPDF Reader - Editor & ViewerFree4.5★ (3.5K)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Type On PDF

Acrobat Reader: PDF Editor#1

Acrobat Reader: PDF Editor by ADOBE SYSTEMS SOFTWARE IRELAND LIMITED

Documents Editor & Converter
Editor's Choice
💼 Business
4.7😞(641K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#2in Business
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 🔒 Secure document storage
  • 👍 Convenient for reading and annotating PDFs
  • 👍 Useful for students and professionals

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
  • 🔒 Overly intrusive login requirements
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
pdfFiller: edit PDF documents#2

pdfFiller: edit PDF documents by airSlate, Inc.

Scan, fill, sign,make pdf docs
Strong Contender
💼 Business
4.4😞(8.5K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#59in Business
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This app transforms your device into a mobile office for managing PDF documents. Edit, eSign, and fill out forms, then share or export them. It offers secure storage and access to millions of templates, with offline capabilities.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Makes virtual work easy
  • 💡 Great customer service/support
  • 👍 Simple and organized

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔒 Concerns about privacy and security
PDF Editor ®#3

PDF Editor ® by SMM service, s.r.o.

Edit, Reader Converter Maker 7
Worth Considering
💼 Business
4.5😞(28K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#36in Business
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Edit, sign, and convert PDF documents directly from your mobile device. Scan physical papers into editable PDFs, annotate text, and fill out forms on the go. All your documents are stored locally for privacy and can be easily shared.

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

More Type On PDF apps to explore

4
PDF Expert: Editor & Converter
PDF Expert: Editor & Converter
PDF Expert: Editor & Converter
Edit, Read, Scan・Sign Document
Free

This app allows you to edit, annotate, fill out forms, and convert PDF documents. It offers AI-powered summarization and analysis, along with tools to merge, sign, and protect your files. Work seamlessly across Apple devices with a user-friendly interface.

Edit PDF text and imagesAnnotate and highlight PDFsFill out PDF forms
📊 Productivity
(216K)
free with in-app purchases
5
PDF Reader: Edit & OCR Scan
PDF Reader: Edit & OCR Scan
PDF Reader: Edit & OCR Scan
Sign, annotate & convert files
Free

Easily scan, read, edit, and manage PDF documents on your iPhone and iPad. Convert images to PDF, extract text with OCR, and sign your documents. Organize files with merging, splitting, and password protection.

Scan documents with cameraConvert photos to PDFExtract text with OCR
📊 Productivity
(3)
free with in-app purchases
6
PDF Converter&Editor - PDF Zen
PDF Converter&Editor - PDF Zen
PDF Converter&Editor - PDF Zen
Smart PDF Converter & Editor
Free

This app converts PDFs to and from various document and image formats, maintaining original layouts. It includes OCR for text extraction from scanned documents and offers annotation tools like highlighting and e-signatures. Additional features like daily quotes and a Pomodoro timer enhance the user experience.

PDF to Word/Excel/PPT conversionPDF to Image conversionOCR for scanned PDFs
🔧 Utilities
(109)
ad-supported
7
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
8
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
9
Pdf Studio : Edit & Convert
Pdf Studio : Edit & Convert
Pdf Studio : Edit & Convert
Pdf to Word , Pdf to Excel
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
10
Scanner PDF: Scan & Edit
Scanner PDF: Scan & Edit
Scanner PDF: Scan & Edit
Scan, Edit & Sign PDFs
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
11
PDF Reader, Editor & Scanner
PDF Reader, Editor & Scanner
PDF Reader, Editor & Scanner
Read,Edit PDF,Word,Excel,PPT
Free
💼 Business
(0)
12
Genius Scan - PDF Scan
Genius Scan - PDF Scan
Genius Scan - PDF Scan
PDF Scanner & OCR
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
13
Signeasy: Sign PDF Documents
Signeasy: Sign PDF Documents
Signeasy: Sign PDF Documents
Signature Maker & Creator App
Free

Easily sign and send documents for electronic signatures from your mobile devices. All signatures are legally binding and include a digital audit trail for security and compliance. Works across multiple platforms and integrates with cloud storage.

Sign documents electronicallySend documents for signatureFill and edit PDF forms
📊 Productivity
(34K)
free with in-app purchases
14
PDF Editor - PDF Reader
PDF Editor - PDF Reader
PDF Editor - PDF Reader
Edit, Sign, Scan & Convert PDF
Free
💼 Business
(0)
15
PDF Text Editor ‑ Edit PDF
PDF Text Editor ‑ Edit PDF
PDF Text Editor ‑ Edit PDF
Change & rewrite existing text
Free

Edit, annotate, and organize PDF documents directly on your device. Modify existing text, add new content, and manage pages with a comprehensive suite of offline tools. Prioritizes user privacy with on-device processing and no account required.

Edit existing PDF textAdd new text and imagesAnnotate with drawing tools
📊 Productivity
(3)
free with in-app purchases
16
PDF Editor ™
PDF Editor ™
PDF Editor ™
Documents Editor Converter
Free

Edit, convert, sign, and scan PDF documents with a comprehensive suite of tools. Manage text, pages, forms, and signatures from your mobile device. Ideal for students, professionals, and anyone working with PDFs.

Edit PDF text and insert imagesConvert various file formats to PDFScan documents with auto edge detection
💼 Business
(2)
freemium
17
PDF Hero - PDF Editor & Reader
PDF Hero - PDF Editor & Reader
PDF Hero - PDF Editor & Reader
Create & Edit PDF Documents
Free

Edit, create, and manage PDF documents on your mobile device. Annotate, fill forms, sign, and share files with ease. Offers advanced features like OCR and compression for enhanced document control.

Create PDFs from scratchEdit text and annotate documentsFill and sign PDF forms
💼 Business
(10K)
free with in-app purchases
18
PDF Converter Scanner Editor
PDF Converter Scanner Editor
PDF Converter Scanner Editor
Photo to PDF Maker Editor
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
19
DoctorDocs: PDF Editor-Scanner
DoctorDocs: PDF Editor-Scanner
DoctorDocs: PDF Editor-Scanner
Fill & Sign PDF. No Watermark
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
20
Paper Scanner: PDF & Doc Scan
Paper Scanner: PDF & Doc Scan
Paper Scanner: PDF & Doc Scan
Doc & images scanner: PDF scan
Free
💼 Business
(0)

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FAQ about Type On PDF

What are the best type on pdf apps for iPhone?
Acrobat Reader: PDF Editor tops our type on pdf apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 641K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top type on pdf apps we rank are free to download, including Acrobat Reader: PDF Editor and pdfFiller: edit PDF documents.
Acrobat Reader: PDF Editor has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 246+ type on pdf apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
You can view, edit, annotate, and sign PDF documents. The app also allows you to convert files to and from PDF, compress PDFs, and use AI features for summarization and document interaction. You can also collaborate on files and store them online.
Paid features include the Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant for summarizing and querying documents, advanced PDF editing for text and images, merging and organizing PDFs, and higher-quality voice options for reading PDFs aloud. These features are accessible through a subscription.