KDAN PDF is a cross-platform utility for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that enables users to edit, convert, and manage PDF documents. The app is notable for its comprehensive document manipulation tools and its history of being featured as a top utility in the App Store.
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The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
For Professionals and students who require a mobile-first solution for editing, annotating, and converting PDF documents across Apple devices.
What does it look like?
Key features
Allows users to edit text directly, merge or split files, and rearrange, delete, or rotate pages.
Supports both online and offline conversion of PDFs to Word, Excel, PPT, and various image formats.
Provides tools to scan, sign, and organize documents to streamline mobile workflows.
How much does it cost?
Velocity
Intense developmentShow more...
5 versions in history. Development pace: intense.
Who built it?
Kdan Mobile Software
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What do users think recently?
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.
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Competitive landscape for PDF Reader - Editor & Viewer
How's the Utilities market?
The rivals identified
By INTSIG Information Co., Ltd
Both apps target students and professionals requiring mobile document management, with overlapping functionality in PDF conversion and document manipulation.
- CamScanner provides collaborative review links to pull non-users into the app environment.
- CamScanner includes specialized OCR text extraction to replace traditional office hardware.
Adobe Scan: PDF & OCR ScannerContender
iScanner: PDF Document ScannerContender
Adobe Acrobat Reader: Edit PDFContender
iLovePDF: PDF Editor & ScannerContender
PDF Reader – PDFelementContender
PDF Expert: Editor & ConverterContender
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PDF Gear - PDF Editor & ReaderContender
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Key takeaways for PDF Reader - Editor & Viewer
Where is it heading?
Bottom line
While the app offers a robust suite of PDF editing and conversion features, recent user feedback highlights significant concerns regarding subscription management and intrusive advertising.
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