# PDF Reader vs Simple Pdf

The clearest difference is rating: Simple Pdf at 3.2 against PDF Reader's 1.3. Simple Pdf also leads on review sentiment (29% vs 0%). PDF Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.5). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Pdf sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. PDF Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simple Pdf holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 1.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of PDF Reader's written reviews are positive against 29% of Simple Pdf's.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Reader | Simple Pdf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-free/id1084662179/reviews) | **[3.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-pdf-reader/id1513739391/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **28.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aishvarya Sadasivam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1062048241) | [AMARDEEP DHILLON](https://appshunter.io/developer/999752727) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-free/id1084662179)

View and manage PDF documents on your iPhone and iPad for free. Import files via email, URL, or File Sharing, and utilize features like search, bookmarks, and zoom.

**Highlights:** View and read PDF documents, Import via email, URL, and File Sharing, Search text and jump to pages, Add bookmarks, Pinch and zoom functionality, Favorite documents

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Simple Pdf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-pdf-reader/id1513739391)

Easily view, manage, and create PDF files. This app allows you to open local PDFs, load them from the internet, and even scan documents with your camera. It also supports merging, splitting, converting PDFs to images, and adding signatures.

**Highlights:** View local PDF files, Scan documents and convert to PDF, Merge and split PDF files, Convert PDF to images, Add digital signatures, Organize and manage files

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all features | $3.99 | per month |
| Unlock feature yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Reader free?

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

### Is Simple Pdf free?

Simple Pdf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PDF Reader or Simple Pdf?

Simple Pdf is rated higher. PDF Reader averages 1.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Simple Pdf averages 3.2 from 6 ratings.

### Do PDF Reader or Simple Pdf have ads?

Both PDF Reader and Simple Pdf show ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*