# PDF Reader vs PDF Reader & Editor

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Reader | PDF Reader & Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-free/id1084662179/reviews) | **[4.6 (167 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-and-editor-gopdf/id1606524186/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **167** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aishvarya Sadasivam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1062048241) | [David Krejci](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737377675) |

## 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


### PDF Reader & Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-and-editor-gopdf/id1606524186)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly PDF Go | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly PDF Go | $29.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $17.99 | one-time |
| One-time purchase | $99.99 | one-time |


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