# GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer — user reviews > 1,832 indexed App Store user reviews of GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer by Good.iWare, Inc., rated 4.70/5 from 13,801 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goodreader-pdf-editor-and-viewer/id777310222/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goodreader-pdf-editor-and-viewer/id777310222.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 11,461 · 4★ 1,275 · 3★ 312 · 2★ 162 · 1★ 591 ## What do users think of GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Excellent for reading and annotating PDFs - 📚 Powerful file management and organization - 💻 Seamless integration with cloud storage - 🎨 Customizable reading experience - ⚙️ Robust set of features and capabilities **Cons** - 🔒 Subscription model for some features - 🔀 Cluttered interface after recent update - 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues - 📁 Difficulty migrating files from older versions - 🖌️ Lacking palm rejection and customizable Apple Pencil controls **Commonly reported bugs** - Syncing issues with cloud storage providers - Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions - Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps **Most requested features** - Continuous scrolling for better reading experience - Improved search functionality with advanced filters - Ability to set custom color schemes and themes - Enhanced support for ebook formats like EPUB - Streamlined annotation tools and workflow ## Newest reviews (14 of 1,832) ### 4/5 — Update Really Slow *2026-08-23, version 6.0.1227* Update is MUCH slower than the old version opening PDFs and so on… ### 4/5 — Used and loved this app as a primary for years *2026-08-16, version 6.0.1226* however, since the newest update, its really, really slow when adding new documents ### 4/5 — txt file edit broken *2026-08-04, version 6.0.1225* after clicking the edit icon in a txt file the keyboard blocks the end of the file ### 2/5 — Subscription after pay *2026-07-19, version 5.19.1220* Beware that after you pay for the app there are some features that are still behind a steep monthly subscription. ### 5/5 — Great App! *2026-07-17, version 5.19.1220* I have been using GoodReader for decades. It is a great app and the best viewer / editor for PDFs! ### 5/5 — Fantastic file manager and reader. All file types supported. *2026-07-17, version 5.19.1220* I’ve been a good reader user for over a decade. This app works wonderfully and I’ve experienced no bugs. I have hundreds of private files stored inside using encryption and I’ve never had issue migrating iOS versions. The pdf reader is full featured. But also, a great way to store and access many file types. This app is indispensable for me. ### 5/5 — Great functionality for the price. *2026-07-13, version 5.19.1220* It’s hard to find a good pdf reader especially at a fixed price not any subscription ### 5/5 — A *2026-07-13* Very good book reader app, my favourite app, every single subject, different different file and very smooth ### 5/5 — Good app *2026-06-22, version 5.19.1220* Good app ### 5/5 — Good *2026-06-22, version 5.19.1220* Very user friendly and useful ### 5/5 — Review *2026-06-13, version 5.19.1220* Good ### 5/5 — Good App *2026-06-07, version 5.19.1220* Works great ### 4/5 — Gayet başarılı *2026-06-04, version 5.19.1220* Farklı alanlarda kullanabileceğiniz, çok yönlü bir program. ### 5/5 — Good Option *2026-06-02, version 5.19.1220* Good option to using Adobe ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — samba fail *2026-08-22, version 6.0.1227* Synchronising with desktop Samba folders used to work well, but it has become a total nightmare. No matter what configurations or permissions I try, there are regular failures – a single file which displeases GoodReader will block the whole folder from updating. Delete and reset to the same setup as other folders which still work? Nope, same vague error message, over and over. ### 1/5 — Latest update is awful *2026-08-15, version 6.0.1226* I’ve used Goodreader for years, and the latest update makes it really frustrating. You keep on getting nags to upgrade to pro and messages that there are too many windows open. The way the workflow works for opening or adding files has changed because of the windowing, and what is my go to reading app is now really annoying. I’ll stick around for a while but if it doesn’t get better I will need to find an alternative. Previously, this would have been a 5 star app. For reference, the workflow is opening files from dropbox or from an iPad download locally. ### 1/5 — 8 dollars just for bare minimum *2026-08-15* After purchase, I tried to open a WebDAV folder, then I was prompted by a Pro Pack upsell window for 99 dollars or 24 dollars a month. ### 1/5 — Ekran Bölme Özelliği *2026-08-11, version 6.0.1225* Yeni güncellemede kaldırılan ekran bölme özelliği çok rahatsız edici! ### 1/5 — No split screen after update to version 6 *2026-08-04, version 6.0.1225* Plz bring back split screen like previous version ### 1/5 — Annoying bugs *2026-08-01, version 5.19.1220* There is an annoying display bug on iOS. When I switch to another application and then return to GoodReader, the app window suddenly shrinks and leaves empty space on the screen. To get it back to full screen, I am forced to either completely force-close and restart the app or awkwardly tap the search button to trigger a layout refresh. Please fix this UI layout bug in the next update! ### 1/5 — Just to sync Nextcloud I need to pay a sub after paying $9 *2026-05-30, version 5.19.1220* Paying almost $10 to only find out I need a sub to sync with Nextcloud WebDAV. A waste of money ### 1/5 — Not worth the money *2026-05-29, version 5.19.1220* Other options available with better features that do not look dated ### 1/5 — Pay just to read pdf *2026-05-29, version 5.19.1220* Just buy to read pdf then ask for subscribe for pro feature.. waste money.. ### 1/5 — Can not get rid of old goodreaderipad folder, and icloud is not working on my iphone *2026-04-07, version 5.19.1220* I have been using Goodreader for more than 10 years. I use iCloud to manage all my files across devices. However, the iCloud folder stopped working. I did everything to get rid of the old goodreaderipad folder on my iPhone with no luck. Now unfortunately i quit. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Meu preferido *2026-08-28* Após testar vários app para mim é o melhor. ### 5/5 — Mierda *2026-08-13, version 5.19.1220* Culo ### 5/5 — Must-Have App *2026-08-10, version 5.19.1220* This app is excellent. It is great for annotating PDFs. ### 5/5 — Greatest App. *2026-08-08, version 5.19.1220* Best app. ### 5/5 — After all these years? *2026-08-04, version 6.0.1225* Your customer support is endless and I am grateful for my soul. Few more words for new people. AI generated HTML-based local webapp works great on this app. ### 5/5 — Ein sehr gutes Tool auf dem iPad und iPhone UND ein PERFEKTER Kundenservice! *2026-08-04* Ich benutze GooodReader jetzt schon seit vielen Jahren um meine Daten auf iPad, iPhone und MacBook über eine NAS zu synchronisieren. Ich bin nach wie vor begeistert. Gestern Abend habe dann die neue Version heruntergeladen….. gute neue Funktionen, aber die Synchronisation lief nicht mehr…. Ich habe mich dann an den support gewendet und innerhalb von 10 Minuten(!!!) hat mich ein MA kontaktiert und er konnte mir sofort helfen! Jetzt läuft wieder alles rund. SO geht Service! (Nebenbei: Der Fehler lag bei mir. Bin kein Technik Nerd, daher hatte ich noch das veraltete AFP Protocol genutzt…..) ### 5/5 — App can “eat” many formats of files *2026-08-01, version 5.19.1220* Video, audio, .rar or else. Nice app ### 5/5 — Great app *2026-07-30, version 5.19.1220* Nice layout ### 5/5 — Excellent product !! *2026-07-27, version 5.19.1220* Since 2017 I went from downloading the app to try it and it has been adopted by me. Wish you guys had an Android version, too. Because it has become a necessary app/tool in my iPad and iPhone. I can have my own PDF book library thanks to GoodReader !!! ### 5/5 — Perfect. *2026-07-25, version 5.19.1220* ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-01.*