Quick verdict
- What it is
- Store information collected; independent summary not yet available.
- At a glance
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- Free download · core features require a paid plan
- In-app purchases
- Subscription
Categories and search queries
Official categories
- Productivity
- Utilities
AppCorpus categories
Key functions
| Function | Availability | Access | Scope | Evidence |
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| Free app | Yes | Free | — | Store published |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Limited free | — | Store published |
| Subscription | Yes | Paid | — | Store published |
Screens
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28 store screenshots
Pricing & paywalls
App Store
- PDF Editor& Converter& Scanner — $6.99
Ratings & reviews
App Store
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5/5Fine tool
PDFelement is rare in how useful and versatile it is even when you are using it from a smartphone. Other products minimize their utility whereas Wondershare paid a great dealbod thought to how their product would be used within physically limiting circumstances which smartphones require. This is a function of the reality of how smartphones are actually used versus tablets, laptops and other devices. Wondershare does a fine job in allowing the range of functions PDFelement can do to be surprisingly flexible and approach utility comparable to laptop or desktop software. I’ve reached the point though where I wonder if what is possible is too much. I don't need AI for instance. I believe AI should be replaced by a script or other language system allowing PDFelement to do repetitive work I do want done on command, reliably. It is only in that sense that I believe Wondershare is not addressing the consumer’s interests. Eventually Wondershare will come to a balanced assessment when it becomes free to do so. As for me, although I use PDFelement every day I’m already looking to it her products which may function better as I want a product to be advanced in its function. There is a company, now, free to use the talent within it such that their insights, intelligence and views are respected and implemented wisely to make better products. However, right now that company isn't Wondershare.
Aguiladelsol · 7 Aug 2026
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5/5One minor issue
Love the app. One minor issue, but important for me: I’m having issues with adding an image to the pdf. I’m wanting to add a .png file with a blank background to the pdf, but whenever I insert it, a white background is automatically added and the white background cannot be edited out, despite it not being present in the original .png file. The same issue of the white background being there is present when importing a stamp as well. Another workaround to this, for me at least, may be to insert a signature, but I’m unable to upload a signature; the only option to add a signature is to draw it on my phone. Any help would be appreciated. Great app overall though!!
KYBen10 · 7 Aug 2026
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1/5COMPLETE RIP-OFF!
This app seemed promising to begin with... and it really could be, if only they were not trying to rip-off their customers into purchasing more advanced plans (or plans they don't need!) They do this I believe by once you made you purchase (example I purchased the year subscription, through my Apple account), I believe once an update happened, you will attempt to print or save a document without the watermark, and upon doing so it will request you purchase a new plan! You can select the refresh button, it will say refresh complete and then still demand a purchase of a NEW (MORE EXPENSIVE PLAN). If you try to select the plan you currently have (example, the yearly plan) it will say "you have already been enrolled in this plan." The truth is, if you have faults in your app, that take money from customers and give them ZERO product in return, that is STEALING! If this is an "app malfunction" then you should not have your app on the store with products / plans for sale. BUYER BEWARE.
Jenéevictoria · 7 Aug 2026
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1/5No customer support
I loved the app and purchased it. I had in mind to get a corporate license if they have one. I’m on day six and three emails sent to support. I have not received any sort of acknowledgment. The original problem stemmed from not being able to login on a second device. It says I have the wrong password. I do not have the wrong password. I use all of the same passwords for every app I use for business. However,I wouldn’t know if I accidentally entered in the wrong password because it only required me to enter the password once. There was not an option to confirm the password on the initial account setup. Trying to set a new password is impossible because I do not get the emails the app says it’s sending. Now, after being on the phone for 20 minutes waiting on a customer care rep, an automated voice came back and said no customer care rep is available at this time. I’m demanding a refund and do not recommend this program.
Customer Care Rep · 7 Aug 2026
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5/5All in one for free!!
Deserved the full review! and this is why, has all the features you need and FOR FREE that you won't find in other apps, which are: 1- Manual save option. 2- Comment options: Highlights, underline, strikethrough, squiggly line, highlight pen, writting pen, text box, text callout, notes and shapes. 3- Edit texts, insert pictures and add links, signatures or stamps. 4- Export to MS Word, PowerPoint and many others. 5- Scanning and recognizing online and offline. 6- Liquid mode. 7- Full pages organize: Add pages, rotate, split, crop, delete, extract, copy and share, with view settings 8- Save a copy, reduce file size, crop and set a passcode. 9- Watermarks.
munfared · 7 Aug 2026
Privacy & accessibility
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Privacy
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- Data Not Linked to You — Third-Party Advertising — Identifiers — Device ID Developer declared
- Data Not Linked to You — Third-Party Advertising — Identifiers — User ID Developer declared
- Data Not Linked to You — Third-Party Advertising — Usage Data — Advertising Data Developer declared
- Data Not Linked to You — Third-Party Advertising — Usage Data — Product Interaction Developer declared
- Data Not Linked to You — Diagnostics Developer declared
- Data Not Linked to You — Identifiers Developer declared
- Data Not Linked to You — Usage Data Developer declared
- Data Used to Track You — Identifiers — User ID Developer declared
- Data Used to Track You — Identifiers Developer declared
Accessibility
No accessibility labels collected yet.
Versions
App Store
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6.0.11
- Improved editing experience - Browser settings now allow you to choose whether to hide the menu with a single click - Bug fixes and performance improvements
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6.1.12
1. Improved text and image editing interactions for a clearer, smoother workflow. 2. Added support for importing images via scanning. 3. Scanned images now support page size settings for more consistent document formatting. 4. Adapted to the iOS 26 Liquid Glass experience for better system consistency and visuals.
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V6.0.10
- Quickly summarize, translate, rewrite, and check grammar of selected text. - Bug fixes and performance improvements.
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V6.0.12
- Save and share options include exporting only the annotation interface - UI bug fixes - Image editing optimizations
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V6.0.13
- Bug fixes and performance improvements
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V6.0.14
- Quickly recognize and extract receipt information with our helpful tax assistant!
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V6.0.15
1. Your tax filing assistant is here! — Receipt Assistant helps you quickly extract receipt data, locate and verify receipt content, and provides cross-platform receipt management. Scan and extract your receipts now! 2. Seamlessly transfer and share edited and annotated content between your iPhone and iPad using Handoff!
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v6.0.16
1. Can scan paper documents into PDFs, optimizing the user's workflow from taking photos, image processing, generating PDFs, and archiving, thus improving the efficiency of scanned document processing. 2. Supports switching between files, easily processing multiple documents simultaneously.
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V6.0.17
1. A brand-new scanning feature is now available, supporting documents, ID cards, receipts, and text extraction. Scan and easily generate PDFs, unlocking the full potential of our powerful PDF tools. 2. Once receipts are recognized, export multiple details to .xlsx format with a single click, making data processing and calculations quick and easy.
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V6.0.18
Optimized homepage entry for the scanning function Optimized new user guide for the scanning function Optimized document archiving option Optimized clickable area for top buttons within documents
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V6.0.8
- Optimized annotation and note-adding functionality - Optimized file sorting logic - Bug fixes and performance improvements
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V6.0.9
- Bug fixes and performance improvements
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V6.1.0
1. Scanning support added for books and whiteboards. 2. Optimized layout of the Tools menu. 3. Added VAT amount and Tax ID fields when exporting invoice details to Excel. 4. Improved UI for switching between files.
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V6.1.1
- Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements
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V6.1.10
Bug fixes and performance improvements
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V6.1.11
1. Revamped Tools page: Added a "Recently Used" section and categorized shortcuts for faster, more efficient navigation. 2. Optimized the editor's primary menu: Clarified menu labels and added support for custom sorting. 3. Improved reading experience on small screens: Added a page aspect ratio lock to minimize accidental zooming and page drifting. 4. Enhanced PDF creation experience: Improved preference retention, ensuring the background selection for new PDFs remembers your last choice.
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V6.1.13
· 30 Jul 2026
1. Optimized the More menu for documents, making file action entries clearer and more efficient. 2. Added a Shortcuts beginner guide to help users quickly get started with common shortcut actions. 3. Optimized the first screen of the purchase page to highlight key benefits and product value. 4. Image to PDF now supports importing images via scanning, making it easier to turn paper materials into PDFs.
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V6.1.2
- Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements
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V6.1.3
1. Scan filters now support parameter adjustment. 2. Annotations now support search and categorization. 3. Optimized iPad Pencil interactions.
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V6.1.4
1. Optimized Apple Pencil (2nd Generation) gestures 2. Supports opening or converting files in PDFelement via system file sharing
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V6.1.5
1. Supports PDF to XML conversion 2. Bug fixes and performance improvements
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V6.1.6
1. Shortcuts can now be used to activate PDFelement functionality. 2. Optimized intelligent high-definition filter effects for the Scan function. 3. Improved interactive experience in the annotation list. 4. New blank documents now support selecting the save location.
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V6.1.7
Bug fixes and performance improvements
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V6.1.8
1. Use Siri to access frequently used PDFelement tools 2. Support Apple Pencil Pro shortcut gestures 3. Optimize writing brush pressure sensitivity 4. Improve the quality of original scanned images
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V6.1.9
1. Added Control Center and widget shortcuts for quicker access to the app. 2. Updated for iOS 26 with the new Liquid Glass experience. 3. Improved page organization with page merging and custom dimensions when unifying page sizes.
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Availability by market
- US
Data quality & evidence
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- Live store listing
- Last verified
- 7 Aug 2026
- Sources
- App Store
- Independent summary has not been published yet.