PDF Reader vs PDF
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PDF Reader
Easily open and view all your important files, including PDFs, documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and images, in one straightforward app. Designed for simplicity and speed, it's your reliable companion for accessing digital materials and eBooks quickly with a clean interface.
- Open PDFs and eBooks
- View Office files (.doc, .xls, .ppt)
- Access image files (.png, .jpg)
- Open .html web pages
- Clean and clear interface
- Fast and reliable file viewing
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PDF Reader-for Books is the straightforward and essential app for easily opening and viewing all your important files on your iPhone or iPad. Say goodbye to multiple apps—now you can access PDFs, documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and images all in one place. Designed for simplicity and speed, this app is your reliable companion for viewing all digital materials, including your favorite eBooks. Just tap to open your files and view them quickly with a clean, clear interface. Effortless File Access: • PDFs n eBooks: Open and read all your PDF documents and digital books. • Office Files: View popular Microsoft Office file types: .doc, .xls, and .ppt. • Images n Web: Easily open image files like .png and .jpg, plus .html web pages. Simple, Fast, and Reliable: PDF Reader-for Books is designed for maximum ease of use. No complicated features, just what you need to view your files quickly and reliably. Download today and simplify how you view all your documents and files!
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Have you always wanted to stream your beautiful ".pdf" in full resolution to a projector from your iPhone or iPad while having the option to use timers and slide previews on your own device, like with a Keynote presentation? Then this app is the right choice for you! Simply connect your device to an external screen (projector, monitor, ...) by cable or airplay and you instantly get the presenter view.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: PDF Reader at Free against PDF's $2.99. PDF's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 18 months vs every 114 months). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
PDF Reader is free to download; PDF costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PDF Reader ships an update every 114 months, PDF every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and August 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PDF Reader | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 114 months | Every 18 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aishvarya Sadasivam | KARL ULRICH W_BER |
In-app purchases
PDF Reader
No in-app purchases
No in-app purchases
