PDF Editors
PDF editors for iPhone and iPad
12 of the 16 PDF editors in this directory list an iPhone and iPad app.
7 of them are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foxit PDF EditorPDF editor for Windows, Mac and web, yearly or as a one-time license | Free trial · from $129.99/yr | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Adobe AcrobatAdobe's PDF editor for desktop, web and mobile, with an AI tier | Free plan · from $14.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| PDF ExpertPDF reader and editor for Mac, iPhone and iPad from Readdle | Free plan · from $79.99/yr | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Nitro PDF ProDesktop PDF editor for Windows and Mac with AI tools, billed yearly | Free trial · from $15/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS |
| Smallpdf30-plus PDF tools in the browser, with Windows and mobile apps | Free plan | Yes | Web, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| iLovePDFOnline PDF tools with desktop and mobile apps, free for light use | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| PDFelementWondershare's PDF editor, by subscription or a one-time license | Free trial · from $11.99 | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| PDFgearFree PDF editor for desktop, mobile and web with an AI copilot | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| UPDFPDF editor with AI chat, one license across desktop and mobile | Free trial · from $49.99/yr | Trial only | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| XodoPDF tools on web, desktop and mobile, sold separately or as a suite | Free plan · from $7.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| pdfFillerOnline PDF editor and form filler with templates and e-signatures | Free trial · from $8/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| LightPDFOnline PDF editor and converter with AI tools paid for in credits | Free plan · from $5.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
Common questions
Which PDF editors work on iPhone and iPad?
12 of the 16 PDF editors in this directory list an iPhone and iPad app. They are Foxit PDF Editor, Adobe Acrobat, PDF Expert, Nitro PDF Pro, Smallpdf, iLovePDF, PDFelement, PDFgear, UPDF, Xodo, pdfFiller and LightPDF.
Which of these PDF editors are free?
Adobe Acrobat, PDF Expert, Smallpdf, iLovePDF, PDFgear, Xodo and LightPDF 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 each listing names the pages it was read from.