Comparison

PDF Viewer by Nutrient vs Ptable

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

Head to head
About

PDF Viewer by Nutrient

Easily view, search, and annotate PDF documents on your iPhone and iPad. Import files from cloud services, fill out forms, add signatures, and organize your documents. Advanced features like redaction and combining documents are available with a Pro subscription.

Highlights
  • View and search PDFs
  • Annotate with highlights and notes
  • Sign documents digitally
  • Fill out PDF forms
  • Organize and share documents
  • Import from cloud services
Features
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PDF Viewer is a fast and beautiful app, allowing you to view, search, and annotate PDF documents with ease on your iPhone and iPad. Access your files from iCloud, Dropbox, Box, OneDrive, Google Drive or any other cloud solution via Apple's familiar Document Browser interface. +++ Listed as “Productivity lifesaver” on the App Store +++ "A streamlined interface packed with powerful features - it’s like having a desktop-quality PDF toolkit wherever we go" – App Store Editor Notes “I'm impressed by how the folks at PSPDFKit have been able to fine-tune the document browser to the app's needs.” – MacStories.net "If you want a PDF viewer that is designed for reading PDF books, this is it." – App Review VIEW DOCUMENTS ON THE GO • Easily import a PDF from your favorite cloud service provider, email, or directly off a website. • Supports Open In Place, Drag & Drop and features the familiar Apple Document Browser interface from the Files app. • Search for the exact text you are looking for within the document. • Double tap on the screen to Smart Zoom directly to the text you want to read. • Annotate images (JPEG, PNG) non-destructive, just like PDF documents. (PRO) ANNOTATE WITH EASE • While reviewing a document, use your finger or Apple Pencil to highlight and markup text. • Leave comments by adding a note, text, or drawing directly on the PDF. • Add images or audio. • Reply to notes. (PRO) SIGN DOCUMENTS ANYWHERE • Add your signature to any document using your finger or Apple Pencil. • Move and resize your signature as needed. • Flatten a document to ensure the signature doesn’t change. CREATE AND EDIT PDFs • Create new documents from existing documents by moving, rotating, deleting, or adding new pages. • Combine multiple documents into a single one. (PRO) • Add bookmarks to easily return to certain pages in large documents. FILL OUT FORMS • Quickly fill out PDF Forms by adding text to the fields. • Flatten and secure the form once you’re done to ensure the document doesn’t change. • Add a signature to any Form. STORE, ORGANIZE AND SHARE • Store documents, create folders and organize your documents. • Share documents by printing, emailing or saving your edits back any cloud service. PASSWORD PROTECT DOCUMENTS • Read document metadata, title and keywords. • Protect documents with user and owner passwords and limit permissions. (PRO) AND SO MUCH MORE • Conveniently switch to night mode when viewing your documents at night. • Present on external screens without the distraction of toolbars. (PRO) • Have the text from a PDF read out loud to you with text-to-speech. • PDF Viewer remembers where you were down to the page/position where you left off - even across devices. PRICING PDF Viewer comes with a large feature set, completely free. Some advanced features require the purchase of PDF Viewer Pro, available as a subscription. We offer 3-monthly and yearly subscription plans. There’s also a fully functional 7-day trial, so you can test PDF Viewer Pro (including document merging and password editing) before you commit. All plans unlock the app on iPhone and iPad. TRUSTED BY COMPANIES YOU KNOW PDF Viewer is built on top of and powered by PSPDFKit, the same PDF engine trusted around the world by companies like Dropbox, Box, IBM, Atlassian, SAP, and Lufthansa. BE PART OF THE PDF VIEWER COMMUNITY pdfviewer.io twitter.com/pdfviewerapp LEGAL Duration and price of each subscription are displayed in PDF Viewers’ storefront, updated at the time of purchase. Payment will be charged to iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off no later than 24 hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions and auto-renewal can be managed/turned off in the iTunes account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period is forfeited as soon as a subscription is purchased. Terms of Use: https://pdfviewer.io/terms Privacy Policy: https://pdfviewer.io/privacy

About

Ptable

Explore the periodic table with a futuristic, cyberpunk aesthetic. Visualize 3D atomic structures, explore element data with multi-dimensional heatmaps, and learn chemistry through immersive, interactive models. Supports multiple languages and devices.

Highlights
  • Cyberpunk aesthetic with neon glow effects
  • 3D atomic structure simulation
  • Multi-dimensional heatmap visualization
  • Comprehensive element data
  • Interactive gesture controls
  • Multi-language support
Features
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Future Style Periodic Table is a native iOS periodic table app for iPhone and iPad. Unlike traditional static charts, this app features a dark Cyberpunk aesthetic with neon glow effects, Glassmorphism, and fluid native animations — redefining how chemical elements are visualized. The app covers all 118 elements with comprehensive data including atomic number, relative atomic mass, electron configuration, isotopes, and valence. It also supports multi-dimensional heatmap visualization and 3D atomic structure simulation — the perfect tool for learning chemistry and exploring the elements. Highlight: Tap any element to enter an immersive detail view. Drag and rotate the 3D atomic model with touch gestures to experience the beauty of electron orbitals. Multi-language support available for users worldwide. Features Immersive Visual Experience * Cyberpunk Aesthetics: Dark background with dynamic particle effects rendered via Metal, creating a deeply atmospheric, high-tech vibe. * Neon Category Highlights: 10 element categories each with a unique color scheme — borders glow and flow on touch, fully optimized for ProMotion displays. * Universal Device Support: From iPad Pro to iPhone SE, elegant adaptive layouts with free portrait/landscape switching. * Multi-language Support: Switch interface language with one tap, deeply integrated with system language settings. Multi-Dimensional Data Visualization * Heatmap Mode: Instantly switch between atomic radius, electronegativity, ionization energy, melting point, and boiling point distributions — rendered natively with Swift Charts. * Category Filter: Tap any legend item to highlight a specific category (alkali metals, noble gases, lanthanides/actinides, and more). * Live Search: Quickly locate elements by symbol, name, or atomic number — with Spotlight Search integration. 3D Atomic Structure Simulation * SceneKit 3D Orbital Model: Real-time rendering of electron shells and rotating electrons based on electron configuration algorithms, fully GPU-accelerated. * Native Gesture Interaction: Pinch to zoom, two-finger rotate — observe atomic structure from any angle at a silky-smooth 120fps. * Full-Screen Immersive Mode: Tap the model to enter full-screen view; pinch to zoom in on electron shell details. * Detailed Data Cards: Electron configuration notation, shell electron counts, isotope stability, common valences, physical & chemical properties, element history, and visual gallery. Who Is It For? * Middle School Students: New to the periodic table? Neon color coding and category highlights make it easy to distinguish metals, nonmetals, and more. 3D atomic models bring abstract structures to life — making memorization actually fun. * High School Students: The ultimate study companion. Heatmap mode visualizes periodic trends at a glance — electronegativity, ionization energy, valence patterns — so you understand instead of memorize. * University Students & Researchers: Look up atomic mass, electron configurations, isotope data, and more on the go. A pocket-sized replacement for bulky chemistry references — ready in the lab or library. * Educators: Demonstrate periodic trends in class with live category filtering and heatmap switching — turning abstract concepts into something students can actually see. * Chemistry Enthusiasts: Curious about any element? Just search and dive in. The immersive experience makes exploring the periodic table a pleasure in itself.

Screenshots

PDF Viewer by Nutrient4 screens
Ptable4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PDF Viewer by Nutrient at Free against Ptable's $0.99. Ptable's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13 vs 17.0). On 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

PDF Viewer by Nutrient is free to download; Ptable costs $0.99 up front. PDF Viewer by Nutrient sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 3 months. Ptable asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PDF Viewer by Nutrient versus Ptable: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF Viewer by NutrientPtable
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.6 (9.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings9.1K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.013 — better
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPSPDFKit GmbH立娜 王

Bugs and requests

PDF Viewer by Nutrient

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Annotations randomly disappearing or not saving
  • Incompatibility issues with certain PDF files
  • Scrolling and panning problems on large PDFs
  • Unexpected crashes after iOS updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add a rubber/eraser tool for annotations
  • Implement a side-by-side PDF view mode
  • Improve palm rejection and gesture support
  • Allow customization of toolbar and shortcuts
  • Provide better options for PDF file management

Ptable

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PDF Viewer by Nutrient

Subscriptions2
  • PDF Viewer Pro 3 Months7 Days trial$6.993 Months
  • PDF Viewer Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
None

Ptable

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PDF Viewer by Nutrient free?
PDF Viewer by Nutrient is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ptable free?
Ptable costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do PDF Viewer by Nutrient or Ptable have ads?
Neither PDF Viewer by Nutrient nor Ptable shows ads.

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