Comparison

PDF Reader Pro for Document vs PDF Master

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

Head to head
About

PDF Reader Pro for Document

This app provides a fast and secure way to view PDF documents on your mobile device. It allows you to open and read PDFs, access scanned documents, and share files in various formats like PDF and Word.

Highlights
  • View PDF documents
  • Access scanned PDFs
  • Share as PDF/Word
  • Reading mode
  • Upload documents
Features
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PDF Reader Pro for Document helps you finish real PDF work on iPhone: read a report before a meeting, mark up a contract, turn a PDF into an Office file, or send just the pages someone needs. Read PDFs in a clean mobile viewer built for everyday documents: business reports, agreements, class notes, research papers, proposals, receipts, and more. Mark up what matters with highlights, underlines, strikethroughs, ink, shapes, and text notes. Select existing annotations to remove them, or update FreeText notes when your comments change. Convert PDFs to Word, Excel, PPT, or images when you need reusable files for work, school, or sharing. Encrypted PDFs are detected before conversion, so protected documents stay out of the conversion flow. Organize pages without going back to a desktop. Reorder pages, delete unwanted pages, merge documents, split files, or export only the pages you need. Free users can read and annotate PDFs, with limited conversion access. VIP unlocks full conversion plus advanced page tools. Download PDF Reader Pro for Document and make PDF work simpler on iPhone. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PDF Master

This app is a comprehensive PDF tool for iPhone and iPad users. It offers editing, conversion, scanning, reading, and signing capabilities in a single, user-friendly interface. Streamline your document management for work, study, or daily tasks.

Highlights
  • Professional PDF editing and annotation
  • Convert PDFs to/from Word, Excel, PPT, Images, TXT
  • HD mobile scanner with OCR
  • Image to PDF conversion
  • Smooth PDF reader and file manager
  • Electronic and handwritten signatures
Features
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PDF Master: Your All-in-One PDF Expert for Seamless Document Management! Struggling with complex PDF tasks? PDF Document Assistant is a professional-grade utility designed for iPhone and iPad users. It combines editing, converting, scanning, reading, and signing into one powerful app, helping you handle any PDF challenge with ease. Whether for work, study, or daily life, say goodbye to complicated workflows and enjoy a faster, smarter experience! Key Features: 【Professional PDF Editor】 Modify PDF content effortlessly. Use a full suite of annotation tools including text, images, highlights, underlines, and shapes. Quickly add handwritten or electronic signatures to sign contracts on the go. Manage pages by deleting, adding, or reordering them to perfect your document structure. 【Powerful PDF Converter】 Our high-performance engine supports precise conversion between PDF and Word, Excel, PPT, Images, and TXT. You can also turn any document or photo into a PDF with a single tap. We ensure your layouts remain intact and professional without any formatting errors. 【HD Mobile Scanner】 Turn your phone into a professional scanner! Capture contracts, receipts, books, or IDs and instantly generate high-definition PDFs. Features include automatic edge detection, image optimization, and OCR text recognition to extract text from images easily. 【Image to PDF Maker】 Quickly merge multiple photos into a single PDF document. Perfect for saving and sharing collections of photos, screenshots, or scanned pages with customizable layouts. 【Smooth Reader & File Manager】 Enjoy a fluid reading experience with support for importing files from WeChat, QQ, and local storage. Features include zoom, rotation, and Dark Mode for comfortable viewing. Stay organized with an intelligent file management system using tags and folders. Why Choose PDF Master? All-in-One Efficiency: Everything you need for PDFs in one place—no more switching between multiple apps. Intuitive Design: A clean, user-friendly interface that anyone can master in seconds. Precision & Stability: High-quality conversion and scanning technology that preserves every detail. Secure & Private: We prioritize your document privacy, ensuring your data stays safe. Download PDF Master today and transform the way you work with documents! Subscription Information: Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Privacy & Terms: Privacy Policy: http://www.palmmob.cn/yinsi/pdfiosyinsi.html Terms of Use: http://www.palmmob.cn/yinsi/pdfyonghu.html

Screenshots

PDF Reader Pro for Document4 screens
PDF Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PDF Master at none against PDF Reader Pro for Document's shown. PDF Master also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). PDF Reader Pro for Document's advantage is ratings volume (367 vs 3) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases 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 Reader Pro for Document sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and PDF Master sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PDF Master holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Reader Pro for Document has 367 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Reader Pro for Document ships an update every 3 weeks, PDF Master every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PDF Reader Pro for Document versus PDF Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF Reader Pro for DocumentPDF Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (367 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings367 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFan Technology Limitedshellmob

Customer experience

PDF Reader Pro for Document

All ratings367 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral1.6%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews146 reviews
Positive86.3%
Neutral3.4%
Negative10.3%

PDF Master

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

PDF Reader Pro for Document

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes and freezes during use
  • Cannot open downloaded PDF files
  • File deletion not working properly
  • Does not save last opened page
  • Poor performance on small phone screens
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  • Compatibility issues with older iOS versions

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add landscape mode orientation
  • Implement font size adjustment options
  • Add page number search functionality
  • Save last opened page position
  • Add PDF editing capabilities
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  • Optimize for iPad display format
  • Move top navigation bar to bottom
  • Improve file deletion functionality

PDF Master

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PDF Reader Pro for Document

Subscriptions2
  • PDF Reader Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
  • PDF Reader Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
13 purchases

PDF Master

Subscriptions10
  • PDF Converter Premium Weekly$2.997 Days
  • PDF Converter Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • PDF Converter Premium quarter$4.993 Months
Show 7 more
  • PDF Photos Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • PDF Converter Premium Yearly$9.991 Year
  • PDF Photos Premium Quarterly$9.996 Months
  • PDF Photos Premium Yearly$9.991 Year
  • PDF Photos Premium Yearly$12.991 Year
  • PDF Photos Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
  • PDF Converter Premium Yearly$25.991 Year
One-time3
  • PDF Converter Premium Lifetime$14.99
  • PDF Converter Premium Lifetime$19.99
  • PDF Converter Premium Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is PDF Reader Pro for Document free?
PDF Reader Pro for Document is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Master free?
PDF Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PDF Reader Pro for Document or PDF Master?
PDF Master is rated higher. PDF Reader Pro for Document averages 4.7 out of 5 from 367 ratings, while PDF Master averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do PDF Reader Pro for Document or PDF Master have ads?
PDF Reader Pro for Document shows ads; PDF Master does not.
Which is updated more often, PDF Reader Pro for Document or PDF Master?
PDF Reader Pro for Document ships an update every 3 weeks, and PDF Master every 2 months. Most recently, PDF Reader Pro for Document was updated on October 19, 2026 and PDF Master on October 2, 2026.

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