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PDF Candy alternatives with an iPhone and iPad app

The PDF Candy listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. 12 of the 15 other PDF editors in this directory list an iPhone and iPad app.

PDF Candy has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4 per month, billed yearly. 7 of them are free or have a free plan.

12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from PDF Candy

  1. iLovePDF

    Online PDF tools with desktop and mobile apps, free for light use

    • iLovePDF starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($9 billed monthly). PDF Candy starts at $4 per month, billed yearly.
    • Only iLovePDF lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • PDF Candy can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • iLovePDF also covers workflow automation.
    iLovePDF vs PDF CandyiLovePDF pricing and details

  2. Smallpdf

    30-plus PDF tools in the browser, with Windows and mobile apps

    • Only Smallpdf lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Smallpdf lists a browser extension.
    • PDF Candy can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Smallpdf vs PDF CandySmallpdf pricing and details

  3. LightPDF

    Online PDF editor and converter with AI tools paid for in credits

    • LightPDF starts at $5.99 per month. PDF Candy starts at $4 per month, billed yearly.
    • Only LightPDF lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    LightPDF vs PDF CandyLightPDF pricing and details

  4. Xodo

    PDF tools on web, desktop and mobile, sold separately or as a suite

    • Xodo starts at $7.99 per month, billed annually ($10.99 billed monthly). PDF Candy starts at $4 per month, billed yearly.
    • Only Xodo lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    Xodo pricing and details

  5. Foxit PDF Editor

    PDF editor for Windows, Mac and web, yearly or as a one-time license

    • Foxit PDF Editor starts at $129.99 per user / year. PDF Candy starts at $4 per month, billed yearly.
    • PDF Candy has a free plan. Foxit PDF Editor does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Foxit PDF Editor lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Foxit PDF Editor also covers documents and forms.
    Foxit PDF Editor pricing and details

  6. PDFelement

    Wondershare's PDF editor, by subscription or a one-time license

    • PDFelement starts at $11.99 per quarter for one platform. PDF Candy starts at $4 per month, billed yearly.
    • PDF Candy has a free plan. PDFelement does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only PDFelement lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • PDFelement also covers forms.
    PDFelement pricing and details

  7. UPDF

    PDF editor with AI chat, one license across desktop and mobile

    • UPDF starts at $49.99 per year (US App Store). PDF Candy starts at $4 per month, billed yearly.
    • PDF Candy has a free plan. UPDF does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only UPDF lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only PDF Candy lists a web app.
    UPDF pricing and details

  8. Adobe Acrobat

    Adobe's PDF editor for desktop, web and mobile, with an AI tier

    • Adobe Acrobat starts at $14.99 per month on an annual plan, billed monthly. PDF Candy starts at $4 per month, billed yearly.
    • Only Adobe Acrobat lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Adobe Acrobat lists a browser extension.
    • PDF Candy can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Adobe Acrobat pricing and details

  9. PDF Expert

    PDF reader and editor for Mac, iPhone and iPad from Readdle

    • PDF Expert starts at $79.99 per year. PDF Candy starts at $4 per month, billed yearly.
    • Only PDF Expert lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only PDF Candy lists a web app.
    • Only PDF Candy lists a Windows app.
    PDF Expert pricing and details

  10. Nitro PDF Pro

    Desktop PDF editor for Windows and Mac with AI tools, billed yearly

    • Nitro PDF Pro starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually. PDF Candy starts at $4 per month, billed yearly.
    • PDF Candy has a free plan. Nitro PDF Pro does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Nitro PDF Pro lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • PDF Candy can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Nitro PDF Pro pricing and details

  11. PDFgear

    Free PDF editor for desktop, mobile and web with an AI copilot

    • PDFgear is free. PDF Candy starts at $4 per month, billed yearly.
    • Only PDFgear lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only PDFgear lists a browser extension.
    • PDF Candy can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    PDFgear pricing and details

  12. pdfFiller

    Online PDF editor and form filler with templates and e-signatures

    • pdfFiller starts at $8 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly). PDF Candy starts at $4 per month, billed yearly.
    • PDF Candy has a free plan. pdfFiller does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only pdfFiller lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only pdfFiller lists a browser extension.
    pdfFiller pricing and details

Common questions

Which PDF Candy alternatives have an iPhone and iPad app?

iLovePDF, Smallpdf, LightPDF, Xodo, Foxit PDF Editor, PDFelement, UPDF, Adobe Acrobat and 4 more list an iPhone and iPad app.

Does PDF Candy have an iPhone and iPad app?

The PDF Candy listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. It lists Web and Windows.

Which of these PDF editors are free?

iLovePDF, Smallpdf, LightPDF, Xodo, Adobe Acrobat, PDF Expert and PDFgear are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 18, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to PDF Candy: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.