# PDF Downloader Pro vs PDF Reader

The clearest difference is rating: PDF Reader at 4.3 against PDF Downloader Pro's 3.2. PDF Reader also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 51 months) and ratings volume (408 vs 6). PDF Downloader Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. PDF Downloader Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

PDF Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Reader has 408 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of PDF Downloader Pro's written reviews are positive against 20% of PDF Reader's.

PDF Downloader Pro ships an update every 51 months, PDF Reader monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Downloader Pro | PDF Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-downloader-pro/id1080252459/reviews) | **[4.3 (408 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-document-reader/id6450378658/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **408** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **20.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 51 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [adel abdullah](https://appshunter.io/developer/390109349) | [Rajanibhai Sheladiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693041623) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Downloader Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-downloader-pro/id1080252459)

Download and read files directly from the web using an integrated browser. Save favorites, bookmark pages, and manage downloads offline with a clean interface.

**Highlights:** Download files from the web, Built-in browser, Offline reading, Mark favorites, Bookmark pages, Resume/pause downloads

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### PDF Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-document-reader/id6450378658)

This app allows users to easily find, open, read, and manage all PDF and Office files stored on their mobile device. It offers features for annotating, signing, and organizing documents, with options for offline viewing and sharing.

**Highlights:** Auto scan and find all files, Offline PDF viewer, Read and annotate PDFs, File management and organization, Share files easily, Favorite PDF pages

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly ( 1 Week ) | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly ( 1 Month ) | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly ( 1 Year ) | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very useful for processing files
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Brilliant application
- 👍 Helped with work progression

**What reviewers complain about**

-  anúncios Excessivos
- 👎 Cannot open PDFs
- 👎 App is useless
- 👎 Forced vertical orientation
- 👎 Constant ads

**Reported bugs**

- App crashed and locked PDF
- Photos not appearing in PDF conversion
- Ads cannot be closed
- App tries to load scanning software instead of reading PDF
- App does not appear in preferred app list

**Requested features**

- Save page number for resuming reading
- Respect user time before asking for payment


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Downloader Pro free?

PDF Downloader Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PDF Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PDF Downloader Pro or PDF Reader?

PDF Reader is rated higher. PDF Downloader Pro averages 3.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while PDF Reader averages 4.3 from 408 ratings.

### Do PDF Downloader Pro or PDF Reader have ads?

PDF Reader shows ads; PDF Downloader Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Downloader Pro or PDF Reader?

PDF Downloader Pro ships an update every 51 months, and PDF Reader monthly. Most recently, PDF Downloader Pro was updated on October 10, 2026 and PDF Reader on October 16, 2026.

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