GoodReader Pro PDF Editor vs WinopsEFB
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GoodReader Pro PDF Editor
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.
- 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
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GoodReader® Pro and our famous classic GoodReader app are essentially the same app, but this one comes with Pro Pack® pre-activated, no subscription or in-app purchase needed. First released in 2009, GoodReader® is truly a veteran of the App Store. In the modern app business, it's not easy to stay relevant that long. We're proud to say that after 17 years and counting, we've been delivering wonderful updates with extraordinary new features. And we're going to keep doing that! GoodReader is a perfect combination of document-reading and file-managing capabilities. It's your one-stop shop for all your document needs on your iOS device. Use the app once, and you'll be hooked. Soon you'll be wondering how you ever managed to work without it. -= File Reading =- PDF, TXT, MS Office, iWork, HTML, pictures, music & audio-books, videos. This is what you can view in GoodReader, plus you can also annotate PDF files and edit TXT files. -= PDF Reading and Annotating =- PDF files is where GoodReader truly shines. Reading experience is so superior, it's hard to describe. To rephrase one of our customers' review, "try it, and you'll see." While you're at it, give our PDF Reflow feature a try. You'll be surprised how much better PDF reading goes when you don't have to scroll left/right all the time, for every single line of text. Annotating PDFs is another star feature of our app. Adding notes and drawings, highlighting text, and then sharing your annotated files or annotation summaries will be your main productivity and collaboration asset. -= File Management =- While reading files is a big part of GoodReader, it's not all it can do. It can also serve as a central hub for all your files, even those that can't be opened by GoodReader itself. It's like bringing your personal computer experience to your mobile device — easily managing huge collections of files and folders will make you forget you don't have your laptop around. -= Connecting =- Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, Box.com, WebDAV, SMB, FTP, SFTP — these are all accessible from inside GoodReader. Download, upload, and sync individual files or huge folder collections. -= Security =- With GoodReader, your data security steps up to the level previously only dreamt of. With Pro Pack®, our new set of professional-level super-features, you'll get AES-256, a military-grade encryption, for all your data, at a price of a cup of coffee! And it's completely independent from the built-in Apple's Data Protection, so even if a hacker steals and unlocks your device, your data will still be protected by another strong layer of security, our own. -= Multi-Windows =- Seamlessly view and manage multiple files simultaneously on iPad. -= Notes =- Capture ideas and comments while reading or studying a technical document without even leaving the app. Sort and group your notes into categories.
WinopsEFB
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WinopsEFB is a professional Electronic Flight Bag for commercial and private pilots, purpose-built to centralize every piece of operational information around a single flight. Operational Flight Plan At the core of WinopsEFB is a structured OFP viewer that breaks down the flight plan into clearly organized sections — route, fuel, weather, NOTAMs, and more — making pre-flight preparation faster and more reliable. Route visualization renders your planned trajectory in 3D with vertical profile display, giving you an immediate spatial understanding of the flight before you leave the ground. Complete Flight Documentation WinopsEFB consolidates all flight-related documents in one place. Loadsheets, handling documents, and supporting files are attached directly to each flight, with automatic detection of OFP revisions so you always know when something has changed. Flight Acceptance Pilots can formally sign off on flight acceptance directly within the app, creating a clean, auditable workflow from briefing to departure. Fuel & Aircraft Status Monitor fuel state and review aircraft technical status and active defects — all the critical dispatch information you need, structured and immediately accessible. Crew Synchronization Captain and First Officer iPads stay perfectly in sync over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth — no internet required. Any update made by one pilot is reflected on the other's device in real time, ensuring both crew members always share the same operational picture. Integrations WinopsEFB connects with your existing operational ecosystem. Native integration with PPS/CrewBriefing pulls live flight plan data automatically, and deep links with third-party aviation apps keep your full toolkit connected. Built natively for iPad with a modern SwiftUI interface and offline-capable local storage. Designed for professionals. Built for the flight deck.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: WinopsEFB at Free against GoodReader Pro PDF Editor's $89.99. On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
WinopsEFB 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 ships an update every 4 weeks, WinopsEFB monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GoodReader Pro PDF Editor | WinopsEFB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $89.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (269 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 67.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 269 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 128 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Good.iWare, Inc. | cbl Electronics AG |
Bugs and requests
GoodReader Pro PDF Editor
Reported bugs
15 issues- 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
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- App does not keep pattern open after closing
- iPad version web server option not working
- Cannot change or disable app password
- Encrypted PDF export issues
- Glitchy highlighter and eraser
- Cannot access files through Dropbox
- No longer syncs with OneDrive or Dropbox
- Files lost after upgrading to new app
- Cannot download embedded video
- Cannot see iCloud files without workaround
Requested features
16 requests- Proper night mode (inverted colors)
- Bookmark sharing feature
- PC version of the app
- Profile switching for open tabs
- Editable text feature
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- Support for Chinese language
- Adjustable plain text font size
- Two-page PDF viewing
- Option to ignore finger/hand annotation
- True dark mode with inverted colors
- Edit text within PDFs
- Improve note-taking and thumbnail features
- Add text editing function
- Make max number of open tabs configurable
- Improve PDF annotation experience
- Allow editing of actual text in PDFs
WinopsEFB
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
GoodReader Pro PDF Editor
No in-app purchases
WinopsEFB
No in-app purchases
Questions
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