Best Type On PDF Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Out of 250+ 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 (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1PDF Editor ®PDF Editor ®Free4.5★ (30K)NoYesNov 2026
2PDF Expert: Editor & ReaderPDF Expert: Editor & ReaderFree4.7★ (217K)NoYesNov 2026
3pdfFiller: edit PDF documentspdfFiller: edit PDF documentsFree4.5★ (9.2K)NoYesNov 2026
4Acrobat Reader: PDF EditorAcrobat Reader: PDF EditorFree4.6★ (667K)NoYesNov 2026
5PDF Reader&ScannerPDF Reader&ScannerFree5.0★ (2)YesNoNov 2026
6Photo to PDF · ConverterPhoto to PDF · ConverterFree—NoYesOct 2026
7PDF: Edit, Sign, Scan, ConvertPDF: Edit, Sign, Scan, ConvertFree—YesYesNov 2026
8Nexa PDF Reader&ScannerNexa PDF Reader&ScannerFree4.8★ (4)YesNoNov 2026

Top Picks for Type On PDF

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
#40in 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
  • 🔍 Limited functionality in free version
PDF Expert: Editor & Reader#2

PDF Expert: Editor & Reader by Readdle Technologies Limited

Create, Edit & Sign Documents
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.7😐(217K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#78in 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
  • 📚 Excellent for reading and organizing PDFs

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • 🔒 Subscription model for advanced features
  • 🔒 Inconsistent pricing and feature changes
  • 🔍 Cluttered and confusing UI in latest update
  • 🔍 Reduced customization options for annotations
pdfFiller: edit PDF documents#3

pdfFiller: edit PDF documents by airSlate, Inc.

Scan, fill, sign,make pdf docs
Worth Considering
💼 Business
4.5😞(9.2K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#61in 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
  • 👍 Helpful for PDF management

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔒 Concerns about privacy and security
  • 🤥 Misleading/deceptive advertising
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 🐛 Issues with saving/exporting documents

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FAQ about Type On PDF

What are the best type on pdf apps for iPhone?
PDF Editor ® tops our type on pdf 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 type on pdf apps we rank are free to download, including PDF Editor ® and PDF Expert: Editor & Reader.
PDF Editor ® has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 250+ type on pdf apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.