PDF Reader vs djvu
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!
djvu
This app allows you to read large scanned books and documents smoothly. It supports multiple formats including DjVu, ePub, and PDF, with features like smart text extraction, bookmarks, and zoom.
- Multi-format reading (DjVu, ePub, PDF)
- Smart text extraction (OCR support)
- Bookmark management
- Pinch-to-zoom and double-tap zoom
- Dual-page view
- Table of contents navigation
- Reading progress saving
- Dark mode
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powered by DjVuLibre. Open large scanned books with thousands of pages smoothly. • Multi-Format — Read DjVu, ePub, and PDF files all in one app. Import files directly from the Files app. • Smart Text Extraction — Extract text from any page. Supports both embedded text layers and OCR for scanned/image-only pages (Chinese & English). • Bookmarks — Bookmark any page with one tap. View all your bookmarks from the reader sidebar or the home screen. • Pinch to Zoom — Zoom in up to 5x with smooth pinch gestures. Double-tap to quickly toggle zoom. Perfect for reading fine print in scanned documents. • Dual-Page Mode — Switch to side-by-side dual-page view for landscape reading. • Table of Contents — Quick navigation through document chapters and sections. • Reading Progress — Automatically saves your reading position for every document. Pick up right where you left off. • Dark Mode — Toggle night mode for comfortable reading in low light. • Multi-Language — Interface available in English, 简体中文, 繁體中文, 日本語, 한국어, Français, Deutsch, and Español. BUILT FOR READERS djvu-reader is designed with one goal: make it easy to read DjVu scanned books on your iPhone and iPad. No ads, no subscriptions — just a reader that works. SUPPORTED FORMATS - DjVu (. djvu, .djv) - ePub (.epub) - PDF (.pdf)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PDF Reader at none against djvu's 2. djvu's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 114 months). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. djvu sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. PDF Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.
PDF Reader ships an update every 114 months, djvu every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and July 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PDF Reader | djvu |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 114 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Aishvarya Sadasivam | Jiajia Yan |
Customer experience
PDF Reader
djvu
In-app purchases
PDF Reader
No in-app purchases
djvu
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