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PDF Expert
By Readdle Inc.
Category: pdf-tools
Pricing: subscription
Free plan: Not currently marked as available
Free-plan limits: No free trial listed on the pricing page (purchase is backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee instead); offers both a yearly subscription (~$79.99/yr) and a one-time lifetime license (~$139.99) for Mac.
Best for: Mac/iPhone/iPad users who want a native-feel, highly-rated Apple-ecosystem PDF editor with an option to buy a lifetime Mac license instead of subscribing.
Checked when listed: against the vendor's own page
Automated re-check: 10/4/2026, 8:56:01 PM
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