Comparison

PDF Viewer by Nutrient vs PDF Viewer & Password Manager

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

PDF Viewer & Password Manager

Features
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A private PDF reader that remembers your passwords, no internet, no account, no ads. Unleash your productivity with MiygaL PDF. MiygaL PDF is a complete PDF reader and toolkit built for people who value speed, privacy, and simplicity. Open any PDF instantly. Annotate, sign, compress, and manage your documents - all without creating an account or connecting to the internet. > Fast, distraction-free reading Everything you need for fast, frictionless PDF access - Quick Viewing: Open PDFs directly from WhatsApp, Email, the Files app, or any local storage - instantly. - Auto-Apply Passwords: Save time by letting MiygaL remember and automatically apply passwords to your recurring documents. - Quick Re-access: Your "Recent Files" list keeps your most important documents one tap away. - Eye Comfort: Full Dark Mode support for comfortable reading in any lighting condition. - Smooth Navigation: Fast rendering for large documents - pinch-to-zoom, scroll, and page-jump. > Complete PDF toolkit Beyond the viewer, MiygaL is a handy editor for your daily needs: - Annotate & Sign: Sign contracts or mark up documents on the fly. - Optimize: Compress large PDFs for easy sharing via WhatsApp or Email. - Organize: Extract, Remove, Rotate orientation, - Password protection: Remove/Replace password protection, add password protection to PDF. - Export to image: Export multiple pages of PDF to PNG/JPEG high resolution images. - Save Permanently: Commit changes directly to the file without needing third-party editors. > Biometric password memory Tired of typing the same complex password every time you open a monthly bill or a protected PDF? MiygaL PDF transforms this repetitive chore into a seamless one-tap experience - entirely on your device. Save a password once. The next time you open that recurring file, MiygaL PDF uses your fingerprint or face to unlock it instantly. - Device-Only Security: Your PDFs and passwords never leave your phone. - AES-256 Encryption: Passwords are stored securely inside the device Keystore. - No Internet Required: The app works 100% offline. No data is ever uploaded to a server. - No Tracking, No Ads: No email, no phone number, no accounts, no logins, no analytics, no ad profiling. > Organise & manage your PDF library Struggling to manage a growing number of PDF documents? MiygaL PDF is designed to simplify exactly that. - Bookmark important files: MiygaL saves a secure local copy. Even if you delete the original from Downloads or WhatsApp, your document stays safe. - Smart Labels: Organise your PDF library into "Insurance," "Invoices," "Identity," and more - MiygaL can even suggest and auto-apply labels for similar files. A PDF reader that respects your privacy, remembers your passwords, and comes with a full set of everyday tools. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ For more information, please review our Privacy Policy: https://miygal.in/api/apps/miygal-pdf-viewer/privacy

Screenshots

PDF Viewer by Nutrient4 screens
PDF Viewer & Password Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: PDF Viewer by Nutrient at 4 against PDF Viewer & Password Manager's 2. PDF Viewer & Password Manager's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Viewer by Nutrient sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 3 months and PDF Viewer & Password Manager sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Viewer by Nutrient ships an update monthly, PDF Viewer & Password Manager every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PDF Viewer by Nutrient versus PDF Viewer & Password Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF Viewer by NutrientPDF Viewer & Password Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (9.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings9.1K — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPSPDFKit GmbHVASANTH NAGARAJAN

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

PDF Viewer & Password Manager

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
3 purchases

PDF Viewer & Password Manager

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Yearly Subscription$1.991 Year
One-time2
  • Pro 1-Month Pass$0.99
  • Pro Lifetime Access$9.99

Questions

Is PDF Viewer by Nutrient free?
PDF Viewer by Nutrient is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Viewer & Password Manager free?
PDF Viewer & Password Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PDF Viewer by Nutrient or PDF Viewer & Password Manager have ads?
Neither PDF Viewer by Nutrient nor PDF Viewer & Password Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PDF Viewer by Nutrient or PDF Viewer & Password Manager?
PDF Viewer by Nutrient ships an update monthly, and PDF Viewer & Password Manager every 4 weeks. Most recently, PDF Viewer by Nutrient was updated on November 4, 2026 and PDF Viewer & Password Manager on October 24, 2026.

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