# PDF Reader Light vs Dark Reader

The clearest difference is rating: Dark Reader at 4.4 against PDF Reader Light's 1.0. Dark Reader also leads on review sentiment (30% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Reader Light sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dark Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dark Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dark Reader has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of PDF Reader Light's written reviews are positive against 30% of Dark Reader's.

PDF Reader Light ships an update every 7 months, Dark Reader every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Reader Light | Dark Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-light/id1545521649/reviews) | **[4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-reader-pdf-viewer/id6736392716/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **30.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jorge Lucioni Charalla](https://appshunter.io/developer/1198674844) | [Utsav Mangla](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729995457) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Reader Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-light/id1545521649)

Easily read, extract text, and convert PDF files. Save, share, and print documents directly from your device. Organize your files with a user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Extract text from PDFs, Convert PDFs to text, Download PDFs from web, Access local documents, Save PDFs to device, Share PDF files, Print PDF files

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic App | $1.99 | one-time |


### Dark Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-reader-pdf-viewer/id6736392716)

Easily read PDF documents in a comfortable dark mode to reduce eye strain and save battery. This app automatically converts any PDF into a dark theme for a better reading experience on your devices.

**Highlights:** PDF dark mode conversion, Automatic dark mode application, All-in-one PDF viewer, Eye comfort focus, Supports iPhone, iPad, macOS

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual | $4.99 | per year |
| Lifetime: Buy once Use forever | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Reader Light free?

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

### Is Dark Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PDF Reader Light or Dark Reader?

Dark Reader is rated higher. PDF Reader Light averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Dark Reader averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do PDF Reader Light or Dark Reader have ads?

Neither PDF Reader Light nor Dark Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Reader Light or Dark Reader?

PDF Reader Light ships an update every 7 months, and Dark Reader every 2 months. Most recently, PDF Reader Light was updated on August 25, 2026 and Dark Reader on September 10, 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.*