# PDF Reader vs PDF Reader & Editor

PDF Reader and PDF Reader & Editor both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of PDF Reader's written reviews are positive against 0% of PDF Reader & Editor's. PDF Reader also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3.5K vs 167). PDF Reader & Editor's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Reader sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and PDF Reader & Editor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for PDF Reader against 4.6 for PDF Reader & Editor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Reader has 3.5K ratings behind it against 167, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of PDF Reader's written reviews are positive against 0% of PDF Reader & Editor's.

PDF Reader ships an update every 2 months, PDF Reader & Editor every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Reader | PDF Reader & Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-editor-and-viewer/id368377690/reviews) | **[4.6 (167 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-and-editor-gopdf/id1606524186/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 167 |
| Positive reviews | **80.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 190 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kdan Mobile Software LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/318936474) | [David Krejci](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737377675) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-editor-and-viewer/id368377690)

Edit, convert, and manage PDF documents on your mobile device. This app allows you to directly edit text, scan documents, fill out forms, and secure your files with passwords and watermarks. It also supports OCR to extract text from scans and convert PDFs to various formats.

**Highlights:** Edit PDF text directly, Convert PDF to Word, Excel, PPT, images, OCR for text extraction from scans, Fill and sign PDF forms, Secure PDFs with passwords and watermarks, Annotate PDFs with highlights and notes, Merge and split PDF files

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| KDAN Cloud | $2.99 | per month |
| Deluxe Business Pack | $5.99 | per month |
| Creativity 365 | $9.99 | per month |
| Document 365 (Month) | $9.99 | per month |
| Deluxe PDF Pack for iPhone | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Creativity 365 - 3 Months | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Document 365 (Quarter) | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Deluxe PDF Pack for iPhone | $39.99 | per year |
| Document 365 | $59.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to Premium | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 📚 Useful for reading PDFs
- 🔒 Secure file storage
- 💡 Helpful features like highlighting and annotation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔐 Locked files behind paywall
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 📢 Intrusive ads
- 🤯 Confusing and unintuitive UI

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to open or access saved files
- Syncing and backup issues
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Improved file management and organization
- Better integration with cloud storage services
- More customization options
- Enhanced accessibility features


### PDF Reader & Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-and-editor-gopdf/id1606524186)

Easily manage, view, and read all PDF documents on your smartphone or tablet. This versatile app offers a simple interface for quick access to files, with features like zoom, dark mode, and easy sharing. It's designed for efficient document handling anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** View and read all PDF files, Search and display all PDFs, Zoom in and out, Dark mode for comfortable reading, Share PDF files easily, Works offline, Print PDF files

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly PDF Go | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly PDF Go | $29.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $17.99 | one-time |
| One-time purchase | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Reader free?

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

### Is PDF Reader & Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PDF Reader or PDF Reader & Editor?

PDF Reader & Editor is rated higher. PDF Reader averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while PDF Reader & Editor averages 4.6 from 167 ratings.

### Do PDF Reader or PDF Reader & Editor have ads?

PDF Reader & Editor shows ads; PDF Reader does not.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Reader or PDF Reader & Editor?

PDF Reader ships an update every 2 months, and PDF Reader & Editor every 10 days. Most recently, PDF Reader was updated on September 25, 2026 and PDF Reader & Editor on September 24, 2026.

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