# Document File Reader Pro vs PDF Reader

Document File Reader Pro and PDF Reader both sit at 3.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 69% of Document File Reader Pro's written reviews are positive against 33% of PDF Reader's. Document File Reader Pro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Document File Reader Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.6 for Document File Reader Pro against 3.5 for PDF Reader. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Document File Reader Pro has 286 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Document File Reader Pro's written reviews are positive against 33% of PDF Reader's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Document File Reader Pro | PDF Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.6 (286 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/document-file-reader-pro-pdf-viewer-and-doc-opener-to-open-view-and-read-docs/id1092092409/reviews)** | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-docs-viewer/id1240773558/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **286** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **69.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jian Yih Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/993496554) | [小玲 白](https://appshunter.io/developer/1166875754) |

## What reviewers say

### Document File Reader Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/document-file-reader-pro-pdf-viewer-and-doc-opener-to-open-view-and-read-docs/id1092092409)

This app serves as a universal file viewer, supporting a wide range of document types including PDF, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. It also handles archives like ZIP and RAR, e-books, and media files, with cloud integration for easy file management and privacy features.

**Highlights:** Universal file viewing (PDF, DOC, XLS, PPT, ZIP, RAR, EPUB), PDF reader with bookmark and merge, MS Office file viewing (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Archive handling (ZIP, RAR), Cloud service integration (Dropbox, Google Drive), Passcode lock for privacy

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient file management
- 💡 Useful for viewing documents
- 🚀 Simple interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain file types
- 🐛 Inability to rotate documents
- 🐛 Frequent prompts to rate the app
- 🐛 Difficulty locating and opening files

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to open certain files
- Browser tab gets stuck, making it hard to navigate back
- Unable to sign in or use the app due to development status

**Requested features**

- Add support for more file formats
- Implement rotation functionality
- Provide a way to organize files into folders
- Improve file import/export capabilities


### PDF Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-docs-viewer/id1240773558)

Easily view PDF documents on your mobile device or tablet. Upload files via WiFi, open encrypted PDFs with a password, and enjoy adaptive screen sizing for comfortable reading. Protect your documents with app lock and gesture passwords.

**Highlights:** View PDF documents, WiFi file upload, Encrypted PDF support, Adaptive screen size, Read Word, Excel, PPT, App lock and gesture password

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Permanently remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Document File Reader Pro free?

Document File Reader Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PDF Reader free?

PDF Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Document File Reader Pro or PDF Reader?

Document File Reader Pro is rated higher. Document File Reader Pro averages 3.6 out of 5 from 286 ratings, while PDF Reader averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Document File Reader Pro or PDF Reader have ads?

PDF Reader shows ads; Document File Reader Pro does not.

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