Comparison

PDF Pro Reader Edit vs PDF Book Reader

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PDF Pro Reader Edit

This app allows you to read, edit, and manage PDF files. It offers features like merging, splitting, converting PDFs to images, adding text, highlighting, and creating digital signatures. You can also import PDFs from iCloud or scan documents.

Highlights
  • Merge and split PDF files
  • Convert PDF to images
  • Add text and annotations
  • Create digital signatures
  • Encrypt and unlock PDFs
  • Scan documents to PDF
  • Import from iCloud
Features
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PDF Pro is a PDF reading and editing application that can read and edit PDF files perfectly. ** PDF Pro FEATURES ** All-in-one tool - PDF multi-file merge, custom merge order - Split PDF files, each page can be split - Convert PDF to images in batches - Image to PDF file - Encrypt PDF files - Unlock PDF files - PDF file page rotation - PDF file page removal Edit PDF - Add text content to PDF file - Mark important files by adding underline, strikethrough, background highlighting, etc. - Add rectangle, ellipse geometry - Add picture stickers selected from album to PDF file - Add custom strokes and doodles to create your own signature Import PDF File - Can import your uploaded PDF files from iCloud - Can receive PDF files shared from other apps - Support scan file to generate PDF - Support importing single or multiple pictures from album to generate PDF file - Combine multiple PDF files - Support file search, sort, copy, delete, share - Support file thumbnail and directory outline browsing - Support file content search Sign documents - Quickly use personalized handwritten electronic signatures to sign contract agreements In-app purchase instructions In-app purchases are one-time purchases that are permanent and not a subscription fee.

About

PDF Book Reader

Easily read, manage, and annotate PDF books and documents. This app offers a smooth reading experience, powerful annotation tools, and seamless cloud integration. Organize, search, and share your PDFs with ease.

Highlights
  • Natural PDF reading and navigation
  • PDF bookmarking and annotation
  • Text search and OCR extraction
  • PDF merging and page rearrangement
  • Cloud storage integration (Google Drive, Dropbox, iCloud)
  • File import and export via cloud and Files app
  • PDF sharing and printing
Features
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PDF Book Reader app helps you easily and naturally read PDF books and documents. It works as smooth as reading web pages in web browsers. PDF Book Reader is the best app to read, manage and annotate PDF Books and it works beautifully on iOS 14. The most powerful PDF Book reader, carefully designed and optimized specially for the iPhone & iPad. [ KEY FEATURES ] • Naturally read and navigate PDF books • Bookmark PDF e-Books • Annotate PDF e-Books • Search texts in entire PDF files • Extract texts by using OCR • Merge PDF files • Rearrange PDF pages by drag & drop • Connect with Google Drive, Dropbox, iCloud, Photos • Import files from Files, Photos, Google Drive, Dropbox • Automatically and securely save PDF files in Files app • Share PDF files via email, text (sms), cloud solutions • Print PDF files [ Upgrade to subscription version ] Upgrading to subscription version requires auto-renewal subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Links to Your Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: http://www.btoj.com.au/privacy.html http://www.btoj.com.au/terms.html Please feel free to contact us for anything.

Screenshots

PDF Pro Reader Edit4 screens
PDF Book Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PDF Pro Reader Edit at 5.0 against PDF Book Reader's 3.9. PDF Pro Reader Edit also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (75% vs 61%). PDF Book Reader's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 weeks) and ratings volume (31 vs 4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PDF Pro Reader Edit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PDF Book Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PDF Pro Reader Edit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Book Reader has 31 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of PDF Pro Reader Edit's written reviews are positive against 61% of PDF Book Reader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Pro Reader Edit ships an update every 4 weeks, PDF Book Reader every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PDF Pro Reader Edit versus PDF Book Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF Pro Reader EditPDF Book Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better3.9 (31 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better61.1% of reviews
Number of ratings431 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer崴 杨B TO J PTY LTD

Customer experience

PDF Pro Reader Edit

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

PDF Book Reader

All ratings31 ratings
Positive74.2%
Neutral3.2%
Negative22.6%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive61.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative38.9%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PDF Pro Reader Edit

One-time1
  • Upgrade to PRO$1.99
2 purchases

PDF Book Reader

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month Subscription$3.991 Month
  • 1 Year Subscription$28.991 Year

Questions

Is PDF Pro Reader Edit free?
PDF Pro Reader Edit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Book Reader free?
PDF Book Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PDF Pro Reader Edit or PDF Book Reader?
PDF Pro Reader Edit is rated higher. PDF Pro Reader Edit averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while PDF Book Reader averages 3.9 from 31 ratings.
Do PDF Pro Reader Edit or PDF Book Reader have ads?
PDF Book Reader shows ads; PDF Pro Reader Edit does not.
Which is updated more often, PDF Pro Reader Edit or PDF Book Reader?
PDF Pro Reader Edit ships an update every 4 weeks, and PDF Book Reader every 5 days. Most recently, PDF Pro Reader Edit was updated on September 15, 2026 and PDF Book Reader on September 30, 2026.

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