# PDF Reader vs Simple PDF

The clearest difference is rating: Simple PDF at 3.7 against PDF Reader's 1.3. Simple PDF also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). PDF Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.6). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Simple PDF holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 3 respectively.

## 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) | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-pdf-pdf-reader/id6746363157/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 8 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aishvarya Sadasivam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1062048241) | [Chang Keun Jung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813307401) |

## 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-pdf-reader/id6746363157)

This application allows users to view, annotate, and edit PDF documents with ease. Features include document management, OCR capabilities, and a built-in scanner. It's designed for students and professionals to stay productive on the go.

**Highlights:** View, annotate, and edit PDFs, Full-text search and navigation, Free-draw and text box annotation, Page reordering and PDF merging, Scan documents with built-in camera, OCR for text extraction, Home screen widget for quick access

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## 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 no in-app purchases.

### 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 3.7 from 3 ratings.

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

PDF Reader shows ads; Simple PDF does not.

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