# OpenDocument Reader Pro vs PDF Reader & PDF Editor

The clearest difference is price: PDF Reader & PDF Editor at Free against OpenDocument Reader Pro's $3.99. PDF Reader & PDF Editor also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (51% vs 20%). OpenDocument Reader Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

PDF Reader & PDF Editor is free to download; OpenDocument Reader Pro costs $3.99 up front. PDF Reader & PDF Editor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. OpenDocument Reader Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

PDF Reader & PDF Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 292 and 777 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of OpenDocument Reader Pro's written reviews are positive against 51% of PDF Reader & PDF Editor's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenDocument Reader Pro | PDF Reader & PDF Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (292 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opendocument-reader-pro/id1452061743/reviews) | **[4.7 (777 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-and-pdf-editor/id1627156674/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 292 | **777** |
| Positive reviews | 19.5% of reviews | **51.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#72** | — |
| Size | 6 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stefl und Taschauer OG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452061742) | [ABISHKKING LIMITED.](https://appshunter.io/developer/896501517) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenDocument Reader Pro

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

**Currently charting:** #72 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 Reader & PDF Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-and-pdf-editor/id1627156674)

This app is a comprehensive tool for managing PDF documents. It allows users to quickly view, annotate, edit, and organize PDFs, as well as convert images to PDF. Advanced features like merging, splitting, and password protection are also available.

**Highlights:** Fast PDF viewing, PDF annotation and markup, Add e-signatures, Image to PDF conversion, Merge and split PDFs, File management and sorting, Password protection for files

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick PDF editing and responsiveness
- 👍 Image to PDF conversion is useful
- 👍 Handles large files seamlessly
- 👍 Option to sort and lock PDFs
- 👍 Merge, split, and manage files effortlessly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Aggressive premium push with popups
- 👎 Not intuitive outside of basic PDF editing
- 👎 Charges are costly compared to free apps
- 👎 Free trial is misleading, charged immediately
- 👎 Billing errors and unexpected charges

**Reported bugs**

- Popups for premium are hard to close
- Free trial is deceptive, charged immediately
- Merge/split functions stopped working after one use
- App crashes when opening documents
- App crashes after a minute of use

**Requested features**

- Add bookmark functionality
- Add dark mode
- Add ability to view file outlines
- Add ability to add bookmarks
- Add text selection for copying in edit mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenDocument Reader Pro free?

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

### Is PDF Reader & PDF Editor free?

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

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

PDF Reader & PDF Editor is rated higher. OpenDocument Reader Pro averages 4.2 out of 5 from 292 ratings, while PDF Reader & PDF Editor averages 4.7 from 777 ratings.

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

PDF Reader & PDF Editor shows ads; OpenDocument Reader Pro does not.

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

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

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