# Reader's Bench: PDF & Notes — PDF Markup & Notes for Study

> PDF reader and markup app for study, research, and note-taking. (iPhone/iPad app by Rohmiapps Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readers-bench-pdf-and-notes/id1671846175 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Rohmiapps Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/982578674)
- Category: Productivity, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2023-02-21
- Data updated: 2026-07-26
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readers-bench-pdf-and-notes/id1671846175/reviews.md

## What is Reader's Bench?

Reader's Bench — Read, Annotate & Take Notes

Reader's Bench is a powerful PDF and ePub reader built for students, researchers, and professionals who need to study documents deeply. Import PDFs and ePub files, annotate them with a rich set of tools, take handwritten notes side by side, and organize everything in one place.

KEY FEATURES

• PDF & ePub Reader
  Import PDFs from the Files app, share sheet, or Safari. Supports vertical and horizontal scrolling, single-page and continuous page views, and a comfortable dark mode for reading in any lighting.

• Rich PDF Annotations
  Highlight, underline, and strikethrough text. Add text boxes, image boxes, freehand drawings, and capture areas with Apple Pencil or your finger. Every annotation can be edited, moved, or deleted at any time.

• Annotation Review
  View all your annotations in a summary list, filter by type, and export the review as a separate PDF report. Revisit key points without re-reading the entire document.

• Handwritten Notes
  Take notes on a digital canvas with Apple Pencil. Switch between Canvas (infinite scroll) and Page (discrete pages) modes. Choose from dotted, squared, lined, or blank backgrounds and customize colors. Shape detection automatically perfects hand-drawn shapes.

• Split View
  Work with your PDF and notes side by side. Switch between horizontal and vertical layouts and resize panels with a draggable divider.

• Bookmarks & Search
  Bookmark pages for quick access and browse them in one place. Search inside documents and jump to results by page instantly.

• Export & Share
  Export annotated PDFs, handwritten notes as PDFs, or annotation reviews as reports. Share via the iOS share sheet or print directly from the app.

• iCloud Sync
  Documents and annotations sync across your devices via iCloud, so your work is always with you.

• ePub Support
  Import ePub books and convert them to PDF for reading and annotation.

• Share Extension
  Import PDFs directly from any app using the system share sheet.

Reader's Bench turns your iPad and iPhone into a complete study and research workstation.

## Key features

- PDF reading and markup
- Handwriting and typed notes
- Annotation extraction for review
- Highlight, underline, strikethrough
- Image capture and insertion
- Export notes and annotated PDFs
- Word definition and sentence translation

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reader's Bench Subscription | $0.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reader's Bench Pro | $6.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readers-bench-pdf-and-notes/id1671846175/reviews.md

### 5/5 — This is the one

*2025-02-01*

Slick interface. Highlights, text notes, handwritten notes, image capture, annotation view, infinite canvas, PDF exports, all for a one-time price, which is a rarity these days. I’m very glad I found this. It beats the competition which charges more than this one time fee for just a few months of subscription. If I can make a suggestion, it would be toggleable dark mode, as I don’t always want to have my highlights and pdf inverted. Stellar app. Get it.

## Frequently asked questions about Reader's Bench

### What is Reader's Bench?

Reader's Bench is a PDF reader and markup app designed for serious reading, study, and research. It offers features for annotating documents, taking notes, and reviewing extracted annotations.

### Does Reader's Bench have ads?

No, Reader's Bench does not contain advertisements. It provides a distraction-free experience for reading and studying.

### What devices does Reader's Bench support?

Reader's Bench is available on iPhone and iPad devices.

### How much does Reader's Bench cost?

Reader's Bench is free to download and use. A subscription plan is available for $0.99 per month, which includes a 14-day free trial.

### Can I export my notes and annotations from Reader's Bench?

Yes, you can export your notes as a PDF and share or print them. Annotated PDFs can also be exported for sharing or printing.

### What are the annotation tools available in Reader's Bench?

Reader's Bench offers tools such as highlighting, underlining, strikethrough with various colors, handwriting, and the ability to insert typed text boxes and image boxes.

### How often is Reader's Bench updated?

The latest version of Reader's Bench is 1.6.3, and it was last updated on July 8, 2025. Updates are frequent, ensuring the app is reliable and features are improved.

### What is the age rating for Reader's Bench?

Reader's Bench has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7.0 — 2026-07-26

Feature update

### 1.6.3 — 2025-07-08

- iOS/iPadOS bug fix

### 1.6.2 — 2025-03-13

- Improved user interface
- Improved performance
- Bug fix

### 1.6.1 — 2025-03-06

- Improved image box and text box manipulation 
- Improved lasso and eraser in PDF view
- Improved text box font size
- Additional PDF text selection option for speech and copy

### 1.6.0 — 2025-02-27

Thank you for supporting Reader's Bench!

Additional features in this version:
- Image insertion anywhere on a PDF document page.
- Typed text insertion anywhere on a PDF document page.
- Photo, Image, and text drag & drop to PDF document or Note.
- Link annotations, image box, text box from PDF document to note and review.

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