# PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® vs PDF Watch Go

The clearest difference is rating: PDF Watch Go at 5.0 against PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ®'s 4.3. PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ®'s advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and PDF Watch Go sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PDF Watch Go holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® has 22K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® ships an update every 3 days, PDF Watch Go every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® | PDF Watch Go |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-pdf-book-reader/id1354910662/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-watch-go/id6757130300/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 82.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 36 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Milad Fakhr](https://appshunter.io/developer/380865844) | [Nikita Mirashnichenka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864757913) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-pdf-book-reader/id1354910662)

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for managing PDF documents. It allows users to read, edit, annotate, convert, and scan PDFs with an intuitive interface. Features include form filling, digital signatures, page management, and robust sharing options across Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Read and edit PDFs, Annotate and markup documents, Fill forms and add digital signatures, Convert images and web pages to PDF, Scan documents with OCR, Organize and manage PDF library, Share via AirDrop and iCloud

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, SharePlay, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Subscription | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Scanner (OCR) | $3.99 | one-time |
| PDF Editor Creator  & Scanner | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use and navigate
- 👍 Helpful for signing documents
- 🚀 Efficient PDF editing and management
- 🚀 Reliable performance and compatibility
- 👍 Useful for reading and annotating PDFs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with saving edits and text input
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data collection

**Reported bugs**

- Text not saving properly after editing
- Difficulty accessing documents at the bottom of PDFs

**Requested features**

- Add folder organization for PDFs
- Improve text editing and input responsiveness
- Provide more customization options for PDF viewing
- Integrate with cloud storage services


### PDF Watch Go

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-watch-go/id6757130300)

Instantly view documents, notes, and tickets directly on your wrist. Seamlessly transfer multi-page PDFs from your iPhone to your Apple Watch for quick access without needing your phone.

**Highlights:** Seamless PDF transfer to Apple Watch, Digital Crown scrolling, Smart zoom functionality, Easy page navigation, Storage management for old files

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® free?

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

### Is PDF Watch Go free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® or PDF Watch Go?

PDF Watch Go is rated higher. PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® averages 4.3 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while PDF Watch Go averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® or PDF Watch Go have ads?

PDF Watch Go shows ads; PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® does not.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® or PDF Watch Go?

PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® ships an update every 3 days, and PDF Watch Go every 9 days. Most recently, PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® was updated on October 28, 2026 and PDF Watch Go on October 24, 2026.

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