# PDF Document Editor & Reader vs PDF Reader

The clearest difference is rating: PDF Reader at 3.5 against PDF Document Editor & Reader's 1.4. PDF Reader also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 0%). PDF Document Editor & Reader's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (17 vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Document Editor & Reader sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and PDF Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PDF Reader holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Document Editor & Reader has 17 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of PDF Document Editor & Reader's written reviews are positive against 33% of PDF Reader's.

PDF Document Editor & Reader ships an update every 7 months, PDF Reader every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Document Editor & Reader | PDF Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.4 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-document-editor-and-reader/id1038815317/reviews) | **[3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-docs-viewer/id1240773558/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 7 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 60 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Catrnja Dev](https://appshunter.io/developer/569580933) | [小玲 白](https://appshunter.io/developer/1166875754) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Document Editor & Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-document-editor-and-reader/id1038815317)

Easily create, edit, and manage PDF documents. Transfer files via USB, Wi-Fi, or email, and integrate with cloud storage like Dropbox and Google Drive. Supports various file formats for seamless document handling.

**Highlights:** Create PDFs from maps, websites, and text files, Transfer documents via USB, Wi-Fi, and email, Integrate with Dropbox, Google Drive, and iCloud, Support for MS Office and iWork file formats, Open documents in other applications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock the full version | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock the full version & remove ads. | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🆓 Allows reading PDFs for free (with caveats)
- 💻 Easy file transfer from computer

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Overwhelmingly intrusive ads
- ❌ Unusable due to constant pop-ups
- ❌ Misleading advertising/functionality
- ❌ Paid version offers no improvement
- ❌ Cannot edit PDFs

**Reported bugs**

- Ads do not close
- App crashes after editing
- Paid version doesn't enable features
- Cannot exit certain screens
- Share/menu options don't work

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit PDFs
- Less intrusive advertising
- Improved functionality in free version
- Working developer website/support


### PDF Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-docs-viewer/id1240773558)

Easily view PDF documents on your mobile device or tablet. Upload files via WiFi, open encrypted PDFs with a password, and enjoy adaptive screen sizing for comfortable reading. Protect your documents with app lock and gesture passwords.

**Highlights:** View PDF documents, WiFi file upload, Encrypted PDF support, Adaptive screen size, Read Word, Excel, PPT, App lock and gesture password

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Permanently remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Document Editor & Reader free?

PDF Document Editor & Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PDF Reader free?

PDF Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PDF Document Editor & Reader or PDF Reader?

PDF Reader is rated higher. PDF Document Editor & Reader averages 1.4 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while PDF Reader averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do PDF Document Editor & Reader or PDF Reader have ads?

PDF Reader shows ads; PDF Document Editor & Reader does not.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Document Editor & Reader or PDF Reader?

PDF Document Editor & Reader ships an update every 7 months, and PDF Reader every 9 months. Most recently, PDF Document Editor & Reader was updated on September 1, 2026 and PDF Reader on September 14, 2026.

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