# PDF Reader vs Group Text

PDF Reader and Group Text both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of PDF Reader's written reviews are positive against 0% of Group Text's. PDF Reader also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (3.5K vs 14). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Reader sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Group Text sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 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 4.5 for Group Text. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Reader has 3.5K ratings behind it against 14, 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 Group Text's.

PDF Reader ships an update every 2 months, Group Text every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Reader | Group Text |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-editor-and-viewer/id368377690/reviews) | [4.5 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-text/id1660941704/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **80.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 190 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kdan Mobile Software LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/318936474) | [CViQ Solutions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795791773) |

## 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


### Group Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-text/id1660941704)

Easily send personalized mass messages to multiple contacts by creating and managing custom groups. Save time by utilizing pre-written text templates for quick and efficient communication.

**Highlights:** Create and manage multiple contact groups, Save text templates for quick sending, Send mass messages to multiple contacts, Protect user privacy, User-friendly interface

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Group Text Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Reader free?

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

### Is Group Text free?

Group Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PDF Reader or Group Text?

PDF Reader and Group Text are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3.5K and 14 ratings respectively.

### Do PDF Reader or Group Text have ads?

Neither PDF Reader nor Group Text shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Reader or Group Text?

PDF Reader ships an update every 2 months, and Group Text every 12 months. Most recently, PDF Reader was updated on September 25, 2026 and Group Text on July 8, 2026.

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