# GoodReader Pro PDF Editor — PDF Annotator, File Manager

> Advanced PDF annotator and file manager with cloud integration and military-grade encryption. (iPhone/iPad app by Good.iWare, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goodreader-pro-pdf-editor/id1451012117 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Good.iWare, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/289191291)
- Category: Productivity, Business
- Price: $79.99
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 268 App Store ratings · 117 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 49 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-03-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goodreader-pro-pdf-editor/id1451012117/reviews.md

## What is GoodReader Pro PDF Editor?

GoodReader® Pro and our famous classic GoodReader app are essentially the same app, but this one comes with Pro Pack® pre-activated, no subscription or in-app purchase needed.

First released in 2009, GoodReader is truly a veteran of the App Store.

In the modern app business, it's not easy to stay relevant that long. We're proud to say that after 12 years and counting, we've been delivering wonderful updates with extraordinary new features. And we're going to keep doing that!

GoodReader is a perfect combination of document-reading and file-managing capabilities. It's your one-stop shop for all your document needs when you're on the go with your iOS device.

Use the app once, and you'll be hooked. Soon you'll be wondering how you ever managed to work without it.

-= File Reading =-
PDF, TXT, MS Office, iWork, HTML, pictures, music & audio-books, videos. This is what you can view in GoodReader, plus you can also annotate PDF files and edit TXT files.

-= PDF Reading and Annotating =-
PDF files is where GoodReader truly shines. Reading experience is so superior, it's hard to describe. To rephrase one of our customers' review, "try it, and you'll see." While you're at it, give our PDF Reflow feature a try. You'll be surprised how much better PDF reading goes when you don't have to scroll left/right all the time, for every single line of text.
Annotating PDFs is another star feature of our app. Adding notes and drawings, highlighting text, and then sharing your annotated files or annotation summaries will be your main productivity and collaboration asset.

-= File Management =-
While reading files is a big part of GoodReader, it's not all it can do. It can also serve as a central hub for all your files, even those that can't be opened by GoodReader itself. It's like bringing your personal computer experience to your mobile device — easily managing huge collections of files and folders will make you forget you don't have your laptop around.

-= Connecting =-
Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, Box.com, WebDAV, SMB, AFP, FTP, SFTP — these are all accessible from inside GoodReader. Download, upload, and sync individual files or huge folder collections.

-= Security =-
With GoodReader, your data security steps up to the level previously only dreamt of. With GoodReader Pro, you'll get AES-256, a military-grade encryption, for all your data. And it's completely independent from the built-in Apple's Data Protection, so even if a hacker steals and unlocks your device, your data will still be protected by another strong layer of security, our own.

-= Split-Screen =-
This wonderful feature allows you to split an iPad screen in half, to read two files side-by-side. And even two different parts of the same file!

## Key features

- PDF annotation and editing
- File management for various formats
- Cloud service integration (Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.)
- Military-grade AES-256 encryption
- Split-screen viewing for iPad
- PDF Reflow feature

## Chart rankings

- #197 in Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

## What do users think of GoodReader Pro PDF Editor?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 📂 Excellent file management
- 📚 Great for PDF organization
- ✍️ Powerful annotation tools
- 🚀 Fast loading and performance
- 🔄 Reliable syncing
- 👍 Highly useful and indispensable
- 💼 Good for academic and professional use
- 💡 Many additional features
- ✅ Solid and stable performance
- 🌟 Top-tier PDF reader
- 💯 Worth the price for many
- 🛠️ Great support responsiveness
- 🗄️ Extraordinary filing cabinet

**Cons**

- 💸 Expensive for some
- 🔄 Tedious data transfer to Pro
- ❓ Little difference between regular and Pro
- 🔌 Sync issues with cloud services
- 🚫 No PC version available
- 🎛️ Complicated interface/UI design
- 🚫 No true dark mode (inverted colors)
- ✍️ Annotation experience could be better
- 🚫 No text editing capabilities
- 🔒 Password change/disable issues
- 📱 Not ideal for finger/hand annotation
- 🗄️ Sync system overly complicated
- 🐛 Frequent crashes reported
- 🐌 Slow response from support
- 🌐 Network standard limitations (SMB)

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Cannot move bookmarks from old to Pro version
- Dropbox/OneDrive sync not working
- iCloud integration issues
- App crashes when adding photos
- App freezes after annotation
- App does not keep pattern open after closing
- iPad version web server option not working
- Cannot change or disable app password
- Encrypted PDF export issues
- Glitchy highlighter and eraser
- Cannot access files through Dropbox
- No longer syncs with OneDrive or Dropbox
- Files lost after upgrading to new app
- Cannot download embedded video
- Cannot see iCloud files without workaround

**Most requested features**

- Proper night mode (inverted colors)
- Bookmark sharing feature
- PC version of the app
- Profile switching for open tabs
- Editable text feature
- Support for Chinese language
- Adjustable plain text font size
- Two-page PDF viewing
- Option to ignore finger/hand annotation
- True dark mode with inverted colors
- Edit text within PDFs
- Improve note-taking and thumbnail features
- Add text editing function
- Make max number of open tabs configurable
- Improve PDF annotation experience
- Allow editing of actual text in PDFs

## Recent user reviews (10 of 117)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goodreader-pro-pdf-editor/id1451012117/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Editor-ish

*2026-05-11, version 5.19.1221*

I’ve been using this app on and off since it’s inception. With “Pro” in the name, it implies you can edit PDFs as you wish. A simple edit feature is CROP. This app, esp for what it costs and calls itself, needs the ability to crop a PDF, not just appear as cropped within the app.

I emailed their support asking for how to apply a CROP to a file, and their reply was “it only appears cropped in the app.” Thanks. I found a roundabout workaround to save the crop as a new file, but it’s not intuitive AT ALL. To the Devs: fix this and I will revise my review.

### 4/5 — Need feature

*2026-03-17, version 5.19.1221*

Please add invert color for pdf file

### 5/5 — GoodReader

*2026-03-03, version 5.19.1221*

It is an extraordinary filing cabinet and very accessible for retrieving documents

### 1/5 — Needs bookmark share feature

*2026-02-10, version 5.19.1221*

I bought goodreader app months ago and I added bookmarks to the files. Now I purchased this expensive app and I cannot move bookmarks from old goodreader to this pro version. WTF! You need to enable bookmark sharing featuring from the same app.

### 2/5 — Missing:

*2026-01-03, version 5.19.1221*

I love the app, but I have a suggestion. This might be an impossible ask, but I’m a pilot and desperately need a proper night mode. Please please please consider doing this. It would be great to make a bright white document with black letters, have a black background with white letters. So much easier on the eyes…and battery. 🙏

### 4/5 — GoodReader Pro

*2026-01-02, version 5.19.1221*

Well it is a great app. I paid for the pro version as a good gesture of support. It was tedious moving data from old Godreader to the pro version. There was not a lot of room  left on the iPad. This was very disappointing, as I thought GoodReader would simply upgrade to the new version without having to transfer data. I also see very little difference between the regular and pro version. 

I thank the developer for adding a one time pay option as I do not subscribe to software, but I am glad to support developers with a one time fee. However,  as far as features are concerned, it feels like throwing away money.

Again, it really is a five star app. I use it daily. I gave it four stars only because, I don’t see much of any advanced features.

### 5/5 — Great support

*2025-12-03, version 5.19.1221*

I use this app nearly every day for saving, viewing and editing PDF documents.  Support is great and they reply quickly to my support requests.

### 5/5 — Reliable and really straightforward for pdfs

*2025-11-04, version 5.19.1212*

Really enjoy the service as it has many additional features which are great but my personal favorite thing regarding this application is that it is really great for its purpose of viewing pdfs, searching albeit the annotation tools could be better but still it is unparalleled for its purpose.

### 4/5 — Almost perfect

*2025-10-25*

Experiencing some App crashes ; wishlist : a true text reflow, not just text extraction with some graphic unredeable milestones.

### 1/5 — I have been asking for service and you’ve been ignoring me.

*2025-09-01, version 5.19.1212*

For the past several years, I have been unable to access files through dropbox using the GoodReader app. I don’t know what happened because in the past, I was able to do that. For the past two or three years, I have been unsuccessful in accessing dropbox. Each time I get an error note that says we would to investigate the issue. Well I’m still waiting.

## Frequently asked questions about GoodReader Pro PDF Editor

### What does GoodReader Pro PDF Editor do?

This app combines advanced PDF editing and annotation features with robust file management capabilities. It allows users to read, mark up, and organize a wide range of document types, including PDFs, MS Office files, and images, directly on their iOS devices.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include comprehensive PDF annotation tools, file management for various formats, integration with popular cloud services like Dropbox and Google Drive, military-grade AES-256 data encryption, and a split-screen viewing mode for iPads. It also offers a PDF Reflow feature for improved reading.

### How much does GoodReader Pro PDF Editor cost?

The app is a one-time purchase and comes with the Pro Pack pre-activated, meaning there are no subscriptions or in-app purchases required. This provides full access to all its features from the start.

### What devices is GoodReader Pro PDF Editor compatible with?

The app is designed for iOS devices. It offers features like split-screen viewing specifically optimized for iPads, suggesting broad compatibility across recent iPhone and iPad models.

### What are common use cases for this app?

Common use cases include annotating PDFs for work or study, managing large collections of files and folders on the go, securely accessing and syncing documents from cloud storage, and reviewing documents with enhanced readability through features like PDF Reflow.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.19.1221 — 2025-11-29

• New way of adding OneDrive shares.
• Fixed a Widgets bug.

### 5.19.1216 — 2025-11-27

• New way of adding OneDrive shares.
• Fixed a Widgets bug.

### 5.19.1212 — 2025-07-14

• Fixed a OneDrive upload bug.

### 5.19.1205 — 2024-11-14

• minor improvements and bug fixes

### 5.19.1203 — 2024-07-01

• Updated Dropbox Team Space support.

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