# ALPA vs GoodReader Pro PDF Editor

The clearest difference is price: ALPA at Free against GoodReader Pro PDF Editor's $89.99. ALPA also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). GoodReader Pro PDF Editor's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (269 vs 4). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

ALPA is free to download; GoodReader Pro PDF Editor costs $89.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

GoodReader Pro PDF Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GoodReader Pro PDF Editor has 269 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of ALPA's written reviews are positive against 68% of GoodReader Pro PDF Editor's.

ALPA ships an update monthly, GoodReader Pro PDF Editor every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ALPA | GoodReader Pro PDF Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $89.99 |
| Rating | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpa-s/id1450082341/reviews) | **[4.7 (269 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goodreader-pro-pdf-editor/id1451012117/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **269** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **67.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#199** |
| Size | 6 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CWD Pte Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501303269) | [Good.iWare, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/289191291) |

## What reviewers say

### ALPA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpa-s/id1450082341)

This app serves as a digital hub for the Air Line Pilots Association Singapore. It provides members with access to important information and resources relevant to their profession and association.

**Highlights:** Association information access, Member resources, Professional updates, Digital platform

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### GoodReader Pro PDF Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goodreader-pro-pdf-editor/id1451012117)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

This app offers robust PDF editing and annotation capabilities, alongside comprehensive file management for various document types. It allows users to securely store, organize, and access files from cloud services, enhancing productivity on mobile devices.

**Highlights:** PDF annotation and editing, File management for various formats, Cloud service integration (Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.), Military-grade AES-256 encryption, Split-screen viewing for iPad, PDF Reflow feature

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📂 Excellent file management
- 📚 Great for PDF organization
- ✍️ Powerful annotation tools
- 🚀 Fast loading and performance
- 🔄 Reliable syncing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive for some
- 🔄 Tedious data transfer to Pro
- ❓ Little difference between regular and Pro
- 🔌 Sync issues with cloud services
- 🚫 No PC version available

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot move bookmarks from old to Pro version
- Dropbox/OneDrive sync not working
- iCloud integration issues
- App crashes when adding photos
- App freezes after annotation

**Requested features**

- Proper night mode (inverted colors)
- Bookmark sharing feature
- PC version of the app
- Profile switching for open tabs
- Editable text feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ALPA free?

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

### Is GoodReader Pro PDF Editor free?

GoodReader Pro PDF Editor costs $89.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ALPA or GoodReader Pro PDF Editor?

GoodReader Pro PDF Editor is rated higher. ALPA averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while GoodReader Pro PDF Editor averages 4.7 from 269 ratings.

### Do ALPA or GoodReader Pro PDF Editor have ads?

Neither ALPA nor GoodReader Pro PDF Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ALPA or GoodReader Pro PDF Editor?

ALPA ships an update monthly, and GoodReader Pro PDF Editor every 4 weeks. Most recently, ALPA was updated on October 14, 2026 and GoodReader Pro PDF Editor on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*