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

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® at 83% against PDF Watch Viewer's 0%. PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® also leads on ratings volume (22K vs 3) and device support (5 vs 3). PDF Watch Viewer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Viewer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PDF Watch Viewer 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ®'s written reviews are positive against 0% of PDF Watch Viewer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® ships an update every 4 days, PDF Watch Viewer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® | PDF Watch Viewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-pdf-book-reader/id1354910662/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-watch-viewer-reader/id6760616296/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **82.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Milad Fakhr](https://appshunter.io/developer/380865844) | [Muhammed Deniz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653314831) |

## 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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Subscription | $17.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Scanner (OCR) | $3.99 | one-time |
| PDF Editor Creator  & Scanner | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $100.99 | 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 Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-watch-viewer-reader/id6760616296)

Transform your Apple Watch into a portable file viewer. Access and read PDFs, photos, and documents directly on your wrist, even without your phone. Enjoy fast transfers and a clean interface for on-the-go convenience.

**Highlights:** View PDFs on Apple Watch, Browse photos and images on wrist, Supports PDF, images, and documents, Fast file transfer from iPhone, Clean and minimal interface, Offline file access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Discounted | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium | $24.99 | per year |


## 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 Viewer free?

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

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

PDF Watch Viewer is rated higher. PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® averages 4.3 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while PDF Watch Viewer averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

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

Neither PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® nor PDF Watch Viewer shows ads.

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

PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® ships an update every 4 days, and PDF Watch Viewer every 5 days. Most recently, PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® was updated on October 15, 2026 and PDF Watch Viewer on October 9, 2026.

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