# PDF Viewer by Nutrient vs Bcsidel

The clearest difference is rating: PDF Viewer by Nutrient at 4.6 against Bcsidel's 1.0. PDF Viewer by Nutrient also leads on ratings volume (9.1K vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). Bcsidel's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Viewer by Nutrient sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 3 months. Bcsidel asks for nothing beyond the download.

PDF Viewer by Nutrient holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Viewer by Nutrient has 9.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Viewer by Nutrient | Bcsidel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (9.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-viewer-by-nutrient/id1120099014/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bcsidel/id6805326709/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 73.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 109 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PSPDFKit GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/966931428) | [Jennifer Montgomery Oliver](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804390179) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Viewer by Nutrient

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-viewer-by-nutrient/id1120099014)

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:** Family Sharing, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF Viewer Pro 3 Months | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| PDF Viewer Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless integration with iCloud and Files app
- 👍 Intuitive annotation tools with Apple Pencil
- 🎨 Versatile highlighting and drawing options
- 💾 Saves annotations to original PDF files
- 🔍 Powerful search and navigation features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and performance issues
- 🤔 Confusing UI and steep learning curve
- 🔀 Difficulty managing and organizing PDF files
- 🔍 Inconsistent text selection and highlighting
- 🔒 Privacy concerns around data collection

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Bcsidel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bcsidel/id6805326709)

This productivity app focuses on enhancing user experience through continuous refinement of functional design, interactivity, and efficiency. It prioritizes user feedback to drive product evolution and deliver a comfortable, efficient experience.

**Highlights:** Enhanced user experience, Optimized functional design, Improved interactivity, Boosted efficiency, User feedback integration, Continuous product evolution

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Viewer by Nutrient free?

PDF Viewer by Nutrient is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bcsidel free?

Bcsidel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PDF Viewer by Nutrient or Bcsidel?

PDF Viewer by Nutrient is rated higher. PDF Viewer by Nutrient averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9.1K ratings, while Bcsidel averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PDF Viewer by Nutrient or Bcsidel have ads?

Neither PDF Viewer by Nutrient nor Bcsidel shows ads.

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