# OpenDocument Reader Pro vs PDF Editor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PDF Editor at 69% against OpenDocument Reader Pro's 20%. PDF Editor also leads on price (Free vs $3.99) and rating (4.7 vs 4.2). OpenDocument Reader Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and chart position (#80 vs unranked). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

PDF Editor is free to download; OpenDocument Reader Pro costs $3.99 up front. PDF Editor sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. OpenDocument Reader Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

PDF Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 292 and 511 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of OpenDocument Reader Pro's written reviews are positive against 69% of PDF Editor's.

OpenDocument Reader Pro ships an update every 2 months, PDF Editor every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenDocument Reader Pro | PDF Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (292 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opendocument-reader-pro/id1452061743/reviews) | **[4.7 (511 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-edit-and-convert-pdf/id1550574425/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 292 | **511** |
| Positive reviews | 19.5% of reviews | **69.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#80** | — |
| Size | 6 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stefl und Taschauer OG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452061742) | [Maxima Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1153277200) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenDocument Reader Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opendocument-reader-pro/id1452061743)

**Currently charting:** #80 Top Paid · Business (US App Store)

View and edit ODF files like ODT, ODS, and ODP on your mobile device. Access documents from cloud storage or your device's file explorer, and even open password-protected files. Supports a wide range of other file formats for comprehensive document management.

**Highlights:** View and edit ODT, ODS, ODP files, Supports LibreOffice and OpenOffice formats, Open files from cloud storage and other apps, Edit documents with basic text modifications, Open password-protected documents, Search and highlight keywords, Offline capability

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Can open documents
- 👍 Can view documents
- 👍 Imports OpenOffice beautifully
- 👍 Useful for quick edits
- 👍 Offline functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cannot edit documents
- 🐛 Formatting issues
- 🐛 Text illegible/overlapping
- 🐛 App crashes
- 🐛 Does not save changes

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when saving
- App crashes when opening files
- App crashes when typing
- App crashes when searching
- Changes not saved

**Requested features**

- Add search function
- Add ability to create new documents
- Improve editing functionality
- Fix formatting issues
- Improve handling of large files


### PDF Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-edit-and-convert-pdf/id1550574425)

Easily edit, sign, and convert PDF documents. This app allows you to import files from various sources, add signatures, text, and annotations, and even convert documents to speech. It offers a comprehensive solution for managing and sharing your PDFs.

**Highlights:** Import files from multiple sources, Sign, edit, and annotate PDFs, Live text scanning and image text import, Merge multiple files, Convert text to speech, Save and manage signatures

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF Editor Monthly Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| PDF Editor Monthly Plus Offer | $4.99 | per month |
| PDF Editor Monthly Offer Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| PDF Editor Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Editor Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| PDF Editor Yearly Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| PDF Editor Yearly Offer Plus | $49.99 | per year |
| PDF Editor Yearly Plus Offer | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful features
- 🚀 Efficient
- 👍 Simple

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Doesn't work properly
- 🐛 Glitchy
- 🐛 Deletes user's work
- 🐛 Incompatible with older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Crashes when merging documents
- Unable to view PDF content
- Adds unwanted elements to documents

**Requested features**

- Ability to upload/import from other apps
- Ability to change font color
- Ability to print manuals


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenDocument Reader Pro free?

OpenDocument Reader Pro costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PDF Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, OpenDocument Reader Pro or PDF Editor?

PDF Editor is rated higher. OpenDocument Reader Pro averages 4.2 out of 5 from 292 ratings, while PDF Editor averages 4.7 from 511 ratings.

### Do OpenDocument Reader Pro or PDF Editor have ads?

Neither OpenDocument Reader Pro nor PDF Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OpenDocument Reader Pro or PDF Editor?

OpenDocument Reader Pro ships an update every 2 months, and PDF Editor every 6 weeks. Most recently, OpenDocument Reader Pro was updated on September 29, 2026 and PDF Editor on September 30, 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.*