# PDF Hero - PDF Editor & Reader

> Create & Edit PDF Documents

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1512973255](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1512973255)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1512973255`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Mosaic S.r.l.
- **Category:** Business
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (10,316 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.14.21
- **Last updated:** 2025-09-17
- **First published:** 2020-07-21
- **Size:** 536 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pdf-hero-pdf-editor-reader/id1512973255)
- **Website:** [https://bendingspoons.com/](https://bendingspoons.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.apalon.com/privacy\_policy.html](http://www.apalon.com/privacy_policy.html)

## Description

PDF Hero is a mobile-friendly PDF editor and reader that lets you create, view, and edit PDFs anywhere. It supports annotation, form filling, digital signatures, text search, bookmarks, and Read Mode for easier reading. You can import files from your device or cloud services like iCloud and Dropbox to stay organized.

Premium features include Pro Editing and Pro Management: convert images and documents to PDF, apply OCR, stamp PDFs, merge or rearrange pages, password-protect files, and share PDFs securely. Subscriptions are managed via the App Store with auto-renewal options.

## Rankings

- #17,662 — Overall
- #17 — pdf grayscale
- #32 — pdf
- #87 — screenshot to pdf

## Review summary

Users report PDF Hero frequently glitches: edits lag, text jumps, and documents crash or disappear. Core editing/export features often fail, preventing saving, converting, or sharing edited PDFs. Billing is a major pain point: customers encounter a free trial that leads to automatic charges, difficulty canceling, and unclear unsubscribe paths. Several reviews accuse the app of advertising free functionality when payment is required. Some users fear data loss after edits or reinstall. A few users previously had a good experience, but current performance issues and support gaps dominate the feedback.

### Pros

- Some users found it helpful and easy to use for PDF editing when the app functioned.
- Includes PDF editing and annotation features (highlights, notes).
- Historically used by some users and thus perceived value for those who need basic edits on iPad.

### Cons

- Frequent glitches, lag, and crashes that disrupt editing.
- Editing/export functions often fail to save, render incorrectly, or cannot be downloaded/share.
- Billing issues: free trials lead to automatic charges and hard/unclear cancellation.
- Perceived false advertising about free features and paywalls.
- Data loss or erasure risk after edits or reinstall; support access is poor.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1512973255)