# PDF Reader vs Document Reader and Editor

The clearest difference is ads: PDF Reader at none against Document Reader and Editor's shown. PDF Reader also leads on ratings volume (18 vs 4). Document Reader and Editor's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Reader sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Document Reader and Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PDF Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 4 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Reader | Document Reader and Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-editor-and-converter/id1547414913/reviews)** | [4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/document-reader-and-editor/id1626613848/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 79 MB | 135 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Laxay Gajera](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534406445) | [Bhavik Savaliya](https://appshunter.io/developer/668085657) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-editor-and-converter/id1547414913)

This application allows users to read, edit, annotate, and convert PDF documents. It supports cloud syncing, form filling, and password protection for files. Users can also scan documents and convert images to PDF.

**Highlights:** Read and edit PDFs, Annotate and highlight text, Convert documents to PDF, Fill and sign PDF forms, Sync with cloud storage, Scan documents to PDF, Password protect PDFs

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF Editor Pro - Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Editor Pro - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| PDF Editor Pro - Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| PDF Reader - Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


### Document Reader and Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/document-reader-and-editor/id1626613848)

Manage all your documents digitally in one place on your mobile device. This app allows you to view and save various file types, including PDFs, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, text, and zip files, without needing separate applications.

**Highlights:** View recent files, Access gallery within the app, Save files directly, Open PDF files, Open Word files, View PowerPoint presentations, Handle Excel files, Open text files, Save and view zip files

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Document Reader and Editor Pro | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Reader free?

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

### Is Document Reader and Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PDF Reader or Document Reader and Editor?

PDF Reader is rated higher. PDF Reader averages 4.4 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Document Reader and Editor averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do PDF Reader or Document Reader and Editor have ads?

Document Reader and Editor shows ads; PDF Reader does not.

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