ProperPDF is free on the App Store and Google Play, with no ads and no account. Scanning, merging, splitting, organizing pages and converting between PDF and images are free; some free exports carry a ProperPDF watermark. Pro costs $3.99 a month, $19.99 a year or $29.99 once for lifetime access (US prices; lower in many countries), and unlocks compress, sign, fill forms and password protection.
Tools by platform
| Tool | iPhone and iPad | Android |
|---|---|---|
| Scan to PDF | Free | Free, with watermark |
| Merge PDF | Free, with watermark | Free, with watermark |
| Split PDF | Free, with watermark | Free, with watermark |
| Organize pages (reorder, rotate, delete) | Free | Free, with watermark |
| Image to PDF | Free | Free, with watermark |
| PDF to image (PNG or JPEG) | Free | Free, with watermark |
| Edit metadata | Free | Free |
| PDF viewer and document library | Free | Free |
| Compress PDF | Pro | Pro |
| Sign PDF | Pro | Pro |
| Fill PDF forms | Pro | Pro |
| Lock and unlock PDF (password) | Pro | Pro |
| AI chat and summary (on-device) | Free | Pro |
"With watermark" means files saved with that tool carry a ProperPDF watermark. Pro removes it.
Pro plans
| Weekly | $1.99 a week |
|---|---|
| Monthly | $3.99 a month |
| Yearly | $19.99 a year |
| Lifetime | $29.99 once |
These are US prices. ProperPDF uses regional pricing, so Pro costs less in many countries, and the App Store or Google Play shows the price in your currency before you buy. Subscriptions renew through your Apple or Google account until you cancel.
Questions
Is ProperPDF free?
Yes, the app is free to download on the App Store and Google Play. Scan, merge, split, organize and convert are free. Some free exports carry a ProperPDF watermark. Compress, sign, fill forms and lock need Pro.
How much does ProperPDF Pro cost?
In the US: $1.99 a week, $3.99 a month, $19.99 a year, or $29.99 once for lifetime access. ProperPDF uses regional pricing, so it costs less in many countries; the store shows your local price before you buy.
Is there a one-time purchase?
Yes. Lifetime Pro is a single payment of $29.99 in the US, about a year and a half of the yearly plan, and less in many countries. There is no subscription to cancel.
Does ProperPDF have ads?
No. The free version adds a watermark to files saved with some tools instead of showing ads.
Do I need an account?
No. ProperPDF doesn't have accounts. Purchases go through your Apple or Google account.