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[Android] PDF Editor Pro - Edit & Sign $0 (RRP $9.99) @ Google Play Store

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[Android] PDF Editor Pro - Edit & Sign $0 (RRP $9.99) @ Google Play Store
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noshopping on 22/01/2023 - 17:32 play.google.com (7906 clicks)
Last edited 22/01/2023 - 20:55 by 2 other users

****** EDIT: This app appears to have a few red flags. If you use it, don't link any services (Google Drive etc) or use their cloud services within the app. I've also emailed MobiSystems to verify if they have any connection with this app, will update here if/when they reply. ******

One solution for all your PDF needs. Edit, convert, sign PDF in one place.

  1. PDF Editor: Edit PDF text and images easily on the phone
  2. PDF Converter: Magically convert PDF to editable Word files
  3. PDF Scanner: Scan paper documents to PDF clearly & quickly
  4. PDF Signature App: Sign and fill PDF documents, e-signature is legal & secure

RRP $9.99

Seems to be decent, doesn't ask for any permissions except File Storage

Also their Smart PDF Scanner Pro also free (RRP $7.49)
Smart PDF Scanner Pro is a powerful cam scanner app that can easily scan documents, then converts the final output into pdf or JPG format. Special filters can be applied to each of your docs. It is also capable of extracting the text from the document.
If you need to scan more than one document then open your pdf cam scanner and scan docs free within one touch. Doc Scanner, CamScanner lets you quickly scan any kind of documents in your office, universities, college, and anything that needs to be there.
Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.toolspadap…

Some are not trusting this app, seems plausible.. see my post below which I'm adding here:

No reviews on AU store, but US store has plenty of reviews…
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.toolspadap…

When I tried to create an account within the app, it pointed me to: https://www.officesuite.com/, which is owned by MobiSystems
https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/mobisystems (101-250 staff, US based)

Once I signed in, I also tried logging into officesuite.com using the same details and it worked. It also gave me 5GB of online space.
The owner of these apps also created OfficeSuite which has 100M+ downloads / 1.35m reviews): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobisystem…
Officesuite cost $89.88/year. I'd imagine some of their tech/features made its way into these apps, and are priced lower/onetime (differentiate market segment).

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  • BargainHunterJohnnyB on 22/01/2023 - 17:37
    +1

    has anybody used it before

    • Wardaddy on 22/01/2023 - 17:39
      +5

      Someone must have.

      • TEER3X on 22/01/2023 - 17:44
        +1

        Yep my mate Joe… Or Bob, forgot his name I think

        • Wardaddy on 22/01/2023 - 17:45
          +5

          I think Snowy on the tram had a go once.

    • tight-ass on 22/01/2023 - 17:43
      +3

      There aren't even any reviews for it in the Google Play Store.

      • BargainHunterJohnnyB on 22/01/2023 - 17:44

        haha yeha lol

      • bjt on 22/01/2023 - 19:18
        +9

        Gotta wonder:

        1. Distribute for free
        2. Accumulate reviews
        3. Charge $10
      • tight-ass on 23/01/2023 - 00:36
        +3

        Magically this app has many reviews now from today and in the past???

        Most of the reviews are negative and the ones that are positive all appear to be fake if you ask me.

        I would steer clear of this app.

        • Papa Huggies on 23/01/2023 - 09:43

          Kinda proud of OzB for being able to sniff out the trashy ploy.

      • G-rig on 24/01/2023 - 05:03

        4.4 star / 567 reviews/ 50k+ downloads?

        No doubt better apps around and worth reading the comments.

        Will give it a miss based on the comments here.

    • Secret ID on 22/01/2023 - 23:11
      +8

      Too many red flags. The word "sign" is misspelled as "sing" in all the images/screenshots of the app interface in Play Store.
      Please report this app and I believe this listing should be deleted.
      Many people are not tech savvy and this app or developer shouldn't be promoted.

  • Ninja9 on 22/01/2023 - 17:38

    Free for life?

    • HolyCr4p on 22/01/2023 - 17:43

      That is what she said

    • scud70 on 22/01/2023 - 17:55
      +9

      If you chose to stay single…

  • HolyCr4p on 22/01/2023 - 17:45
    +16

    Thanks for the ads, op. Unknown publisher so i will pass it.

  • c64 on 22/01/2023 - 17:48
    +4

    seems to be a whole lot of free apps by the developer https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=Tools+Pad+Ap…

  • Wolfenstein98k on 22/01/2023 - 17:50
    +37

    I would never upload any document important enough to sign, to some dodgy unreviewed app with a false RRP that no one has ever paid.

    Buyer beware, especially when free.

    • cheaptech20 on 22/01/2023 - 17:54
      +4

      I would neg it if you feel this way

    • Neoika on 22/01/2023 - 17:55
      -2

      Turn off internet when use the App?

      • scuderiarmani on 22/01/2023 - 17:57

        Hard to turn internet off when you upload….

      • webkit on 23/01/2023 - 01:37
        +2

        Doesn't stop it from storing the document and uploading it later when you turn it back on

    • dpk on 22/01/2023 - 18:06

      No permissions required for the app, in android turn off permissions is easy so no need to fear.

      • Wolfenstein98k on 22/01/2023 - 23:50

        That doesn't mean the document you upload stays on your device. Permissions just stop the app seeing documents you haven't uploaded.

    • noshopping on 22/01/2023 - 18:20
      +6

      No reviews on AU store, but US store has plenty of reviews…
      https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.toolspadap…

      When I tried to create an account within the app, it pointed me to: https://www.officesuite.com/, which is owned by MobiSystems
      https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/mobisystems (101-250 staff, US based)

      Once I signed in, I also tried logging into officesuite.com using the same details and it worked. It also gave me 5GB of online space.
      The owner of these apps also created OfficeSuite which has 100M+ downloads / 1.35m reviews): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobisystem…
      Officesuite cost $89.88/year. I'd imagine some of their tech/features made its way into these apps, and are priced lower/onetime (differentiate market segment).

      • c64 on 22/01/2023 - 18:39
        +2

        mobisystems is a legit company. they own aqua mail which is very well known. however, the developer of these apps is different (located in india) and i suspect not related to mobisystems

        • noshopping on 22/01/2023 - 18:48

          that's whats odd. when you signin, it goes to officesuite.com.
          if you're in the app and click "Join PDF Editor Pro beta group", it goes to this page: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.mobisystems.mobisca…

          "Hello, MobiSystems has invited you to a testing program for an unreleased version of the PDF Extra - Scan, Edit & Sign app. As a tester, you'll receive an update that includes a testing version of the PDF Extra - Scan, Edit & Sign app, which may also include unreleased versions of its instant app.
          Note: testing versions may be unstable. Certain data on your use of the app will be collected and shared with the developer to help improve the app."

          • c64 on 22/01/2023 - 18:49

            @noshopping: maybe the app is some sort of wrapper around the officesuite website

          • BradH13 on 22/01/2023 - 20:07
            +4

            @noshopping: This definitively confirms this Gmail account app dev is stealing Mobisystem's code for this app from PDF Extra.

            As noted below, all their other apps look like stolen code too.

            Nothing genuine here.

          • notfrodo on 22/01/2023 - 20:35

            @noshopping: This app's developer now has your credentials to the Mobisystems account. The app is just a passthrough. Change your password.

            • kimba88 on 22/01/2023 - 20:44
              +1

              @notfrodo: Password to what?

              • notfrodo on 22/01/2023 - 21:55

                @kimba88: Password to your Mobisystems account.

                • kimba88 on 22/01/2023 - 22:08

                  @notfrodo: Where would I have that from.. This app? I didn't sign up to anything within the app.
                  Sorry for my ignorance. I genuinely don't know.

                  • notfrodo on 23/01/2023 - 11:18

                    @kimba88: You are ok in that case. If you signed up for a Mobisystems account and you entered it via this app, then they probably have your password or access token.

            • noshopping on 22/01/2023 - 20:57
              +1

              @notfrodo: Agreed. I've updated the post description!

      • BradH13 on 22/01/2023 - 20:01
        +3

        The developer account used for this is a Gmail account.

        That alone indicates Mobisystems haven't anything to do with this.

        The fact their login system is integrated, and the link within the app to the beta sign up to PDF Extra by Mobisystems would be definitive proof this is just poorly disguised stolen code from Mobisytems own 'PDF Extra' app, with whatever extra nasties baked in.

        Based on their other apps, looks like all of them are stolen code.

        I wouldn't put this onto my device, let alone use it for important documents.

    • Tollery on 22/01/2023 - 19:51

      the dev name Tools Pad Apps. Hard pass.

  • scuderiarmani on 22/01/2023 - 17:57
    +10

    I'll just put it this way…. After using the odd 'free' pdf utility or the like, I've found a few that have wound up for my email address on https://haveibeenpwned.com/

    So. Yeah…. As some above mention. Wouldn't advise it.

  • DontNeedThis on 22/01/2023 - 18:04

    When you're free, it's the product.

    • TEER3X on 22/01/2023 - 18:07
      -3

      I'm pretty sure you butcher your own meat too

  • MuddyClear on 22/01/2023 - 18:10
    +1

    Where’s the Apple version that is free

    • WwDesi on 22/01/2023 - 19:08
      +1

      It’s APPLE won’t be free any time soon

    • notfrodo on 22/01/2023 - 20:36
      +1

      Try Drawboard PDF instead.

  • bigbadboogieman on 22/01/2023 - 18:11
    +6

    Samsung note 10+ came with a built-in app for signing PDFs

  • Budju on 22/01/2023 - 18:33

    will this steal my identity and bank account details?

    • CacheHunter on 22/01/2023 - 20:40
      +1

      Probably, but when Medibank, Optus, woolies/mydeal, TfNSW and a bunch of government agencies are giving your data away to hackers for free, is there really any point worrying?

      • deals4amar on 22/01/2023 - 22:56
        +1

        Add PayPal to the list!

  • chrisie on 22/01/2023 - 18:36

    Had a quick look , it appears to be a reasonable App.

  • gioz on 22/01/2023 - 18:45
    +2

    I would strongly suggest against using this app. Just look at the permissions it requires to your phone.

    Why does a PDF editor require all these?

    This app has access to:

    Identity
    - add or remove accounts

    Photos/Media/Files
    - read the contents of your USB storage
    - modify or delete the contents of your USB storage

    Storage
    - read the contents of your USB storage
    - modify or delete the contents of your USB storage

    Camera
    - take pictures and videos

    Wi-Fi connection information
    - view Wi-Fi connections

    Other
    - Access email provider data
    - view network connections
    - create accounts and set passwords
    - change network connectivity
    - full network access
    - run at startup
    - reorder running apps
    - use accounts on the device
    - control vibration
    - prevent device from sleeping
    - add words to user-defined dictionary

    • noshopping on 22/01/2023 - 18:49

      you sure, I only got asked 1 permission??

      • gioz on 24/01/2023 - 23:57

        Please check on the following:

        Go to Google Store Link
        Go to "About this app ->" and click the arrow.

        Go Down to "Permissions - View details".

        It clearly states - This app has access to above.

    • x x on 22/01/2023 - 19:14
      +1

      turn off all permissions and it might still work

    • dpk on 22/01/2023 - 21:00

      You haven't installed app, copy pasted from play store, they may be needed for other apps. its asking for no permissions, can optionally give permission to camera.

      • gioz on 25/01/2023 - 00:00

        Agreed. I am not going to install the app if they are claiming that they are going to access the above. I can only suggest - Its a free country :)

  • naru6705 on 22/01/2023 - 18:56

    Hey guys a dumb question - is it possible to buy/own a app on Google play without having a device to install it? I wish to buy for free just in case if I buy an android in future, ozbargain it while it is free

    • Tsort on 22/01/2023 - 19:44

      I think so. I uninstalled apps from an old mobile, when I prepared the new mobile, all the apps were there waiting for me. At some point, those apps were 'hanging' there in my Google account without a device.

      • Helenn on 22/01/2023 - 20:38

        You can buy from your computer and cancel the install, but to set up the account I think you need an Android phone.

    • NoiceMemes on 22/01/2023 - 19:48
      +2

      If you click on the link I think you can try installing it. But if not then you could use an Android emulator - like Bluestacks, and download it there to make sure it's on your account

    • c64 on 22/01/2023 - 19:51

      click install on the phone, wait until it installs, don't open the app, immediately uninstall it. it will remain in your library.

      • No ONE on 22/01/2023 - 20:11

        He said without android device.

    • jebdra on 23/01/2023 - 08:33

      Google play in browser on windows

      But read the comments about dodgy app red flags first

  • send2riven on 22/01/2023 - 19:16

    Any suggestions for free PDF editor on windows PC? Thanks in advance.

    • Helenn on 22/01/2023 - 20:40

      You can now open your pdf in word and edit it on Windows now, stuffs up the formatting for most things though

    • nick90 on 23/01/2023 - 19:29
      +1

      If you use Microsoft Edge, you can edit PDF document, I'd just discover that last night myself.

    • G-rig on 24/01/2023 - 05:12

      Pdf tools is good.

  • jebdra on 22/01/2023 - 20:02
    +1

    Reading the app description

    "Edit & Sing any Document easily, annotate & manage all your PDFs in one place!"

    The whole thing reads like an item for sale on AliExpress. The apparent link to mobisystems pointed out by noshopping is a red flag too. Notice the mobisystems page refers to "PDF Extra" - not the name of this app. Some sort of ripoff clone I suspect

  • notfrodo on 22/01/2023 - 20:03
    +6

    Dodgy AF. They dont even have a proper website. Privacy policy is hosted here https://toolpadapps.blogspot.com/p/privacy-policy-of-pdf-edi… and developer contact is a gmail address!

    • notfrodo on 22/01/2023 - 20:08
      +9

      Also no PDF editor should need all these permissions

      This app has access to:
      Identity
      add or remove accounts
      Photos/Media/Files
      read the contents of your USB storage
      modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
      Storage
      read the contents of your USB storage
      modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
      Camera
      take pictures and videos
      Wi-Fi connection information
      view Wi-Fi connections
      Other
      Access email provider data
      view network connections
      create accounts and set passwords
      change network connectivity
      full network access
      run at startup
      reorder running apps
      use accounts on the device
      control vibration
      prevent device from sleeping
      add words to user-defined dictionary

      • htc on 22/01/2023 - 20:51
        +1

        I have just uninstalled. No review indicate a possible red flag.

    • ctg on 23/01/2023 - 03:51
      +1

      Garbage.

  • kimba88 on 22/01/2023 - 20:45
    +2

    I downloaded this app.. Then saw there were more and more negative comments regarding the credtials of the app.. So I uninstalled. Would love to have an app like this for free without ads.. But the comments to me are worrying.

    • spy on 22/01/2023 - 20:57

      Did the same

  • Ringu on 22/01/2023 - 20:59

    Yep, same, going to uninstall right now

  • rifter on 22/01/2023 - 21:05
    +3

    Adobe Fill and Sign is free. Works well for occasional pdf fill and sign emergencies.

  • m2000 on 22/01/2023 - 21:22
    +1

    Yes. I will pass on this one.
    Read some of the comments on the dodgy credentials and permissions….before you install the app.

  • Saura on 22/01/2023 - 21:24
    +1

    Has a bunch of 5+ dollar apps all at 1-10k downloads each, all on sale for 0 Bux. I don't see anything dodgy here 🤡

    • jebdra on 23/01/2023 - 08:29
      +1

      Read the comments here

      Permissions requested
      The link to mobisystems with reference to a differently named app
      Released in Sept 2022, updated 2022 - yet they say "in this release we added …"
      The website and privacy policy
      Etc etc

      The red flags are everywhere if you bother to look

  • kinghuzi on 23/01/2023 - 03:18

    I tried linking my Google drive :/ Didn't work, what should I do to protect myself now

    • noshopping on 23/01/2023 - 04:19
      +1

      if you never re-entered the Google drive pass within their app, should be fine. If it was direct Google linking/login, check in your Google Security Settings to see if the app has access, if so revoke/remove it.

      • beefsandwich on 23/01/2023 - 08:40
        +4

        You gotta delete the deal bro. This is just advertising for a scammy app now.

        • noshopping on 23/01/2023 - 14:01
          +2

          How to delete deal? Can a mod remove the link for me? I don't want to get penalized for posting a deal that people can't get access to. Right now there are red flags with this app but it still works, however I would be happier knowing that the deal gets pulled if the mods approve it/do it. I actually found this app on AppSales app (pretty popular Android discount app).

          • jebdra on 24/01/2023 - 12:19

            @noshopping: From the ozbargain FAQ

            How do I remove my deal or can I have my deal deleted?
            You can not remove the deal yourself. Please click the report button underneath your deal with an explanation and a moderator will assess your request. Please note that if the deal is popular or if the deal has important value regarding discussions, it may not be removed.

            For further issues, please open a new thread on the Talk with a Moderator forum and discuss why you would want to have your deal removed, even after reading the above FAQ item. Moderators will access on case by case basis to determine whether the posted deal should be removed.

        • G-rig on 24/01/2023 - 15:00
          +1

          +278 upvotes says otherwise

  • s1Lence on 23/01/2023 - 08:23
    +3

    Fake reviews galore, sus af

  • jebdra on 23/01/2023 - 08:31
    +3

    I've reported to Google play as copycat

    I can't believe there are so many people on ozbargain (259 so far) who fell for this

    • beefsandwich on 23/01/2023 - 08:34
      +4

      Honestly the deal needs to be pulled to avoid more people potentially having passwords compromised.

  • Kerar87 on 23/01/2023 - 08:43
    -3

    Thank you so much

  • morediscount on 23/01/2023 - 09:27

    if you are not sure..just click install and then cancel..now the app should be in your library ..then decide later

  • ahly92 on 23/01/2023 - 09:35
    +3

    Scotty and co should have a process to unpublish/temp remove a deal for situatioms like this..massive red flag that could currently shows 6000+ clicks.

    Something like power users who have the capacity to unpublish deals until further review

  • Gar on 23/01/2023 - 09:41

    So many red flags! Please delete this scam app ASAP!
    As others have previously mentioned:

    @tight-ass
    Magically this app has many reviews now from today and in the past???

    Most of the reviews are negative and the ones that are positive all appear to be fake if you ask me.

    I would steer clear of this app.

    @jebdra
    Read the comments here

    Permissions requested
    The link to mobisystems with reference to a differently named app
    Released in Sept 2022, updated 2022 - yet they say "in this release we added …"
    The website and privacy policy
    Etc etc

    The red flags are everywhere if you bother to look

    • CocaKoala on 23/01/2023 - 12:31

      Negged for same reasons.

  • drearyFalcon3 on 23/01/2023 - 10:09
    +2

    Reading through the app reviews on the app store. They are all too good to be true. And most 5 stars reviews are like scripted description.

    Pass.

  • jbird84 on 23/01/2023 - 10:30
    +2

    Please, please, please, do not install stuff like this. Good grief

  • Breno785au on 23/01/2023 - 11:26
    +3

    A free $10 app on the app store. Shut up and take my identity!

  • leiiv on 23/01/2023 - 11:32

    The editing capability does not look too good.

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