SVG View vs PUB Reader & WPD File Viewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SVG View
Easily view Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) files stored on your iPhone or iPad. Open files from iCloud or locally, with an option to convert to PNG. Access an XML editor for layers.
- View SVG files from iCloud or device storage
- Convert SVG to PNG (paid feature)
- Full-screen screenshot option
- XML editor for layers
- Ad-free experience
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Svg View is a lightweight SVG tool for viewing, editing, converting, and exporting SVG files on iPhone and iPad. Open SVG files from Files, inspect their structure, edit the XML source, and export high-resolution PNG images directly from your device. For more advanced work, you can edit SVG content in an integrated visual editor and manage layer visibility with a simple interface. The app also includes Image to SVG conversion, making it easy to turn photos, icons, and simple graphics into scalable vector files you can save and reuse. Features: • Open and preview SVG files • Edit SVG XML directly on device • Visual SVG editing in an integrated editor • Show and manage SVG layers • Export SVG to PNG in custom sizes • Convert images to SVG • Save edited SVG files back to Files • Choose background color and render settings Svg View is designed for designers, developers, content creators, and anyone who needs a simple way to work with SVG graphics on mobile.
PUB Reader & WPD File Viewer
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Open PUB files and preview Publisher documents before exporting them to PDF, Word or images. PubHarbor keeps your .pub files readable without Publisher or Windows. PubHarbor turns compatible .pub publications into a clear, browsable archive while keeping document contents on your device. Best results with Publisher 2002 and later; Publisher 97, 98 and 2000 files open with simpler formatting. OPEN AND INSPECT • Preview multipage Publisher documents with thumbnails • Zoom from 25% to 400% and search recognized text • Review missing fonts, unsupported objects, and compatibility warnings • Try the included two-page example before importing a file • Also open Visio (.vsd, .vsdx, .vdx), CorelDRAW (.cdr) and WordPerfect (.wpd) files PRESERVE AND SHARE • Export searchable multipage PDF • Export an editable Word document (.docx) from Publisher and WordPerfect files • Export pages as PNG or JPEG at 144 DPI • Export embedded raster assets as a ZIP archive • Generate detailed compatibility reports • Export the recognized text as a plain .txt file • Print from iPhone, iPad and Mac BUILT FOR APPLE DEVICES • Security-scoped recent-document library • Separate document windows on iPad and Mac • Convert whole folders to PDF on Mac, for every supported format • Quick Look previews on Mac • Native, offline conversion—no account, analytics SDK, or document upload The free preview opens up to three distinct imported documents. Export and print need PubHarbor Pro, which also unlocks unlimited opening, asset archiving, and Mac batch conversion. Get Pro with an optional monthly or yearly subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Microsoft Publisher is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. PubHarbor is an independent product and is not affiliated with Microsoft. Visio is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. CorelDRAW and WordPerfect are trademarks of Corel Corporation; PubHarbor is not affiliated with Corel. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pubharbor.app/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PUB Reader & WPD File Viewer at weekly against SVG View's monthly. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. SVG View sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and PUB Reader & WPD File Viewer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SVG View ships an update monthly, PUB Reader & WPD File Viewer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SVG View | PUB Reader & WPD File Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bostan Constantin | EUTOPIX LABS |
In-app purchases
SVG View
- SVG View Light version$0.99
- View SVG Pro version$1.59
PUB Reader & WPD File Viewer
- PubHarbor Pro Lifetime$22.99
Questions
Is SVG View free?
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