Best Type On PDF Apps

247+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

Out of 247+ 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 (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Acrobat Reader: PDF EditorAcrobat Reader: PDF EditorFree4.6★ (649K)NoYesSep 2026
2pdfFiller: edit PDF documentspdfFiller: edit PDF documentsFree4.4★ (8.5K)NoYesSep 2026
3PDF Expert: Editor & ReaderPDF Expert: Editor & ReaderFree4.7★ (216K)NoYesSep 2026
4PDF Editor ®PDF Editor ®Free4.5★ (28K)NoYesSep 2026
5NestDocs: PDF Editor&ConverterNestDocs: PDF Editor&ConverterFreeYesNoAug 2026
6PDF Converter&Editor - PDF ZenPDF Converter&Editor - PDF ZenFree4.7★ (109)YesNoAug 2026
7PDF Editor Scanner: PDFStationPDF Editor Scanner: PDFStationFree5.0★ (3)YesNoAug 2026
8PDF Reader - Editor & ViewerPDF Reader - Editor & ViewerFree4.5★ (3.5K)NoYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Type On PDF

Acrobat Reader: PDF Editor#1

Acrobat Reader: PDF Editor by Adobe Inc.

Documents Converter & Signer
Editor's Choice
💼 Business
4.6😞(649K 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
#56in 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 Expert: Editor & Reader#3

PDF Expert: Editor & Reader by Readdle Technologies Limited

Create, Edit & Sign Documents
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
4.7😐(216K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#73in Productivity
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 💡 Powerful annotation and editing tools
  • 🔒 Seamless cloud integration

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • 🔒 Subscription model for advanced features
  • 🔒 Inconsistent pricing and feature changes

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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 September 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 649K 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 September 2026.
We track 247+ type on pdf apps on the iOS App Store as of September 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.