# PDF Lecture — Present, Zoom, Draw, Share

> Dynamic PDF presentation tool with interactive drawing and sharing features. (iPhone/iPad app by LiveReader GmbH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-lecture/id1503618691 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [LiveReader GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1360500831)
- Category: Productivity, Education
- Price: $6.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: English, German
- Released: 2020-06-02
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-lecture/id1503618691/reviews.md

## What is PDF Lecture?

We interpret the word “Lecture” as a living and dynamically changing event. It’s the conversation and interaction between moderator and audience. PDF Lecture is designed to handle this kind of dynamic presentation like no other app.

Tools like PowerPoint and Keynote are great to create and perform a predefined and static presentation. Beside this, they barely allow deviations from a predefined path and do not offer a way to log such changes and share them with the audience.
PDF Lecture has been developed to fit exactly these needs.


How to use PDF Lecture?
• Create your slides with your favourite app
• Export your content as PDF
• Open and combine multiple PDFs
• Use the Editing Tools to arrange your slides
• Plug an external display or projector and run your presentation
• Make your best presentation using the Lecture Tools
• Use a Laser Pointer to steer the focus of your audience
• Zoom to details on your page with a simple pinch gesture  
• Use your Apple Pencil to draw, note and highlight during your presentation
• Add scribble pages to explain something in detail
• Interact with the participants with ease
• Share the final outcome with your audience


PDF Lecture is designed for an evolving and dynamically changing presentation. It starts where other apps end, so we hope you like it. 

We are constantly developing, testing and improving the app and a bunch of new features are in the pipeline right now.
Stay tuned for updates and improvements.

## Key features

- Present PDF lectures dynamically
- Zoom into details with pinch gesture
- Draw and annotate with Apple Pencil
- Add scribble pages for explanations
- Share final presentation with audience
- Combine multiple PDFs

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-lecture/id1503618691/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Does not work well

*2021-06-05*

Original Review 1st June 2021: You cannot hide the sidebar that shows you all your slides, meaning that when you share your screen (on zoom say), it looks bad. You also have virtually no settings to change: When you move to the next slide, it slides down. I would like no animation at all, which is important for Beamer slides. In any case, it’s very difficult to move onto the next slide anyway. The scroll feature worked only once. Also the laser point is super slow and so you can’t really use it. I wasted money buying this app.

Edit 5th June 2021: Following the developer’s response about the intention of this app, I have improved my rating. However, any buyer should be aware the app does not really support screen sharing at this time, for the reasons I mention above. The scrolling works; just make sure you swipe close to the edge of the screen. If the laser pointer speed can be improved then that would be good. A few more settings (e.g. slide transition options) would also be good, as well as more clarity on what the buttons do at the top.

**Developer response:** We are very sorry that PDF Lecture does not meet you needs. Originally this app was meant to be used in presence lectures and the interface is designed to work perfectly with a second screen, which shows the slides.
Actually we are experimenting with interface changes so they are better suited for virtual lectures.

The issues you mentioned regarding the scroll-feature and the laser pointer are new to us but we will take a look on those bugs. Thank you for pointing them out to us.

Thank you for your feedback so we can improve PDF Lecture.
We are very sorry that this app did not satisfied your needs.

## Frequently asked questions about PDF Lecture

### What is PDF Lecture?

PDF Lecture is a productivity app designed for dynamic and interactive presentations using PDF files. It allows users to present, zoom, draw, and share their content in real-time.

### How do I use PDF Lecture?

You create your slides in your preferred app, export them as PDF, and then open and combine them within PDF Lecture. You can then use its editing and lecture tools for your presentation.

### What devices does PDF Lecture support?

PDF Lecture is currently supported on iPads. It was released on June 2, 2020, and its latest version is 1.2.3, last updated on October 27, 2021.

### What are the key interactive features of PDF Lecture?

Key interactive features include using a laser pointer, zooming into details with a pinch gesture, drawing and noting with an Apple Pencil, and adding scribble pages for detailed explanations.

### Can I share my presentation with the audience?

Yes, PDF Lecture allows you to share the final outcome of your presentation with your audience. This is a core feature for interactive and dynamic lectures.

### How much does PDF Lecture cost?

PDF Lecture is a paid application, priced at $6.99. It does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements.

### Does PDF Lecture have ads?

No, PDF Lecture does not contain advertisements. It is a paid app with a one-time purchase price.

### How often is PDF Lecture updated?

The app is under constant development and improvement, with new features in the pipeline. The latest update was on October 27, 2021, indicating a commitment to ongoing improvements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.3 — 2021-10-27

*** Bug Fix
• fixed canvas drawing area

### 1.2.2 — 2021-09-07

*** New Feature
• new sidebar button - toggles the visibility of the page thumbnail bar
• updated Tips&Tricks API functions

*** Bug Fixes
• correct panning behavior mirroring to an external screen

### 1.2.1 — 2020-10-03

Fixed Bug: content offset if using an external display

### 1.2 — 2020-09-30

What's New:
• Tips & Tricks: To learn more about all the features, you will receive tips and tricks on a regular basis.
• Feedback: To adapt this app to your needs, you can tell us about your wishes and ideas for new features.

Improvements:
• Page-Slider redesigned
• Adapted new Apple Pencil features in iPadOS 14
• Brighter Cover-Screen colours

Fixes:
• Button Design bug under iPadOS 14

### 1.1 — 2020-07-25

- Higher performance for a more productive workflow
- Over 3 times faster thumbnail rendering

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