# CodingBlocks vs Document Reader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Document Reader at 100% against CodingBlocks's 0%. Document Reader also leads on rating (3.0 vs 1.7). CodingBlocks's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Document Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. CodingBlocks asks for nothing beyond the download.

Document Reader holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of CodingBlocks's written reviews are positive against 100% of Document Reader's.

## The numbers

| Metric | CodingBlocks | Document Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codingblocks/id1479203209/reviews) | **[3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/document-reader-pdf-reader/id6471653251/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 110 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gluon Software BVBA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1043019878) | [Himanshu Rupareliya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1589276692) |

## What reviewers say

### CodingBlocks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codingblocks/id1479203209)

Build mathematical expressions by arranging coding blocks. The app processes your creations server-side to reveal a surprise at a specific event. Instructions are available via a provided web link.

**Highlights:** Drag and drop coding blocks, Form mathematical expressions, Server-side processing, Hidden surprise reveal, Instructions via web link

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Document Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/document-reader-pdf-reader/id6471653251)

View and read all document files on your phone, including PDF, Word, Excel, and PPT. This all-in-one office suite app automatically scans and organizes your files for easy access and management.

**Highlights:** Supports all document formats (PDF, DOC, XLS, PPT, TXT, etc.), Offline document reading, Automatic file scanning and organization, File management tools (rename, delete, share), Zoom functionality for PDFs, Simple and easy-to-use interface

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads for 1 Month | $0.99 | per month |
| Remove ads for 1 Year | $3.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CodingBlocks free?

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

### Is Document Reader free?

Document Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CodingBlocks or Document Reader?

Document Reader is rated higher. CodingBlocks averages 1.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Document Reader averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do CodingBlocks or Document Reader have ads?

Neither CodingBlocks nor Document Reader shows ads.

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