Comparison

PDF Reader vs PDF Reader & Editor

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PDF Reader

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
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PDF Reader- Easily view PDF documents on your iPhone and iPad - 100% FREE. Features: -- View and Read PDF's -- Import Via Email,URL and itunes Fille Sharing -- Search words, Jump to Pages and Bookmarks -- Pinch and Zoom features - Favorite PDF documents - Add bookmarks

About

PDF Reader & Editor

Easily manage, view, and read all PDF documents on your smartphone or tablet. This versatile app offers a simple interface for quick access to files, with features like zoom, dark mode, and easy sharing. It's designed for efficient document handling anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • View and read all PDF files
  • Search and display all PDFs
  • Zoom in and out
  • Dark mode for comfortable reading
  • Share PDF files easily
  • Works offline
  • Print PDF files
Features
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PDF Go Reader - search, read, view, sign, scan, and convert all PDF files right from your device. Whether you're reviewing a contract, filling out a tax form, turning receipts into one clean file, or just reading an eBook before bed, GoPDF puts every tool you need in one fast, simple app. Use the PDF Editor app when you want to edit or sign your documents on the go from your iPhone or iPad. VIEW & READ PDFs Quickly open and browse every PDF on your device instantly with a smooth, reliable PDF viewer. Pinch to zoom, jump straight to any page, scroll vertically or horizontally, and switch on Dark Mode for comfortable night reading. GoPDF works fully offline, so your files are always just a tap away. EDIT & ANNOTATE Mark up any PDF like it's paper. Highlight key passages, underline or strike through text, draw freehand notes, add shapes, comments, and custom text boxes. Every annotation and edit saves directly to your document. DOCUMENT SCANNER Turn your camera into an advanced document scanner for capturing receipts, whiteboards, notes or other paper documents. The application features OCR for advanced text recognition. FILL & SIGN Complete forms without printing a single page. Tap into any field, type your answers, then draw and save your own signature to sign contracts, applications, tax forms, and anything else that needs your John Hancock. SCAN TO PDF Turn your camera into a document scanner. Capture receipts, whiteboards, notes, or paper documents and turn them into a clean, ready-to-share PDF in seconds. CONVERT FILES Move freely between formats (PDF Photos): turn JPG images into a PDF, convert PDF pages to JPG, PDF Go is a full PDF photo to PDF converter. Build a PDF from plain text, or pull the text back out of any document. Create a brand-new PDF from scratch whenever you need one. MANAGE PAGES Take full control of your document's structure. Add, remove, duplicate, and rotate individual pages, bookmark the ones you'll need again, and reorganize a file exactly the way you want it. COMPRESS PDFs Shrink oversized PDFs so they're easier to email, upload, or store, without losing readability. WHY PEOPLE CHOOSE GOPDF • All-in-one PDF reader, editor, signer, scanner, and converter • Clean, intuitive interface • Lightweight app that runs smoothly, even on older devices • Works offline, with no account required • Share and print any PDF with a single tap • Regular updates and responsive support • PDF Photos Converter and many more PDF tools From students and freelancers to small business owners and busy professionals, GoPDF handles the everyday paperwork of modern life so you can stop hunting for a computer and just get it done, right from your pocket. Download GoPDF today and make PDFs simple again. Privacy policy: https://www.gopdfeditor.com/terms Terms of use: https://www.gopdfeditor.com/privacy

Screenshots

PDF Reader4 screens
PDF Reader & Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PDF Reader & Editor at 4.6 against PDF Reader's 1.3. PDF Reader & Editor also leads on ratings volume (167 vs 7). PDF Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PDF Reader & Editor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. PDF Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PDF Reader & Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Reader & Editor has 167 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PDF Reader versus PDF Reader & Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF ReaderPDF Reader & Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.3 (7 ratings)4.6 (167 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7167 — better
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAishvarya SadasivamDavid Krejci

Customer experience

PDF Reader

All ratings7 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral14.3%
Negative85.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

PDF Reader & Editor

All ratings167 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral6.0%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

PDF Reader

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

PDF Reader & Editor

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly PDF Go$4.997 Days
  • Yearly PDF Go7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remove Ads$17.99
  • One-time purchase$99.99

Questions

Is PDF Reader free?
PDF Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PDF Reader & Editor free?
PDF Reader & Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PDF Reader or PDF Reader & Editor?
PDF Reader & Editor is rated higher. PDF Reader averages 1.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while PDF Reader & Editor averages 4.6 from 167 ratings.
Do PDF Reader or PDF Reader & Editor have ads?
Both PDF Reader and PDF Reader & Editor show ads.

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