Comparison

ezPDF Reader vs Focus Cafe

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

Head to head
About

ezPDF Reader

This app allows users to view and interact with PDF documents, including multimedia playback and form filling. It offers robust annotation tools compatible with Adobe Acrobat and supports text reflow for comfortable reading on mobile devices.

Highlights
  • Multimedia PDF playback (audio & video)
  • Interactive PDF form filling
  • Comprehensive annotation tools
  • Text reflow and customizable viewing
  • Text-to-Speech (TTS) functionality
  • Password-protected PDF support
Features
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ezPDF Reader is the world's first and only PDF viewer with the embedded multimedia (audio & video) playing capability. Easy annotations and PDF form-filling features are widely used. For iPad Users, please download the iPad version in AppStore. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ezpdf-reader-pdf-reader-annotator/id407445075?mt=8 For the business use of this advanced technology, content developments or interactive eBook productions, please contact us for our SDK library / API at info@unidocs.com ● High-Quality Text-to-Speech (TTS) Features - TTS Feature is added with In-App Purchase option. Supporting English, Chinese, Japanese & Korean. - Please turn off the silent mode to hear from the speaker. ● Multimedia PDF Viewer - Audio and Video ezPDF Reader is designed specifically for PDF documents and contents, but also able to play multimedia files embedded into PDF. (Multimedia file format must be compatible to your iOS device) It is the perfect solution for PDF based audio/video-enabled eBooks. ● PDF Form Filler If the PDF file is designed with the PDF-form features, you can simply type in the form field and apply marks on buttons. Import data and export data. Fill out your form, sign, flatten, and then send via email. ● Annotation Features on PDF The useful tool to add text in text box and sticky notes; highlight, underline, or cross out texts; draw lines, arrows, rectangles, ovals, free text, image and freehand drawings. Add memo, change color/thickness, resize and move them around as you like. All these comments are compatible with Adobe® Acrobat®. (PC or Mac version) - Show, import, export and email annotation list - Flatten annotations - show and hide annotation toolbar * Important - In order to use annotations and PDF Form features, you need to change the Viewing mode to "Slow/More" from the settings. ● Customized Viewing Documents appear as they would be on your PC, but customized to fit your mobile device's screen. Scanned and text based PDFs are all supported, including JPEG2000 and JBIG2 compression. (Must set PDF viewing option as Slow/More from Settings) Select Text Reflow, Fit to Text Column, Copy and Paste text in PDF view and bookmark as you go. PDF Form to fill in, check buttons, and choose from a list. Play embedded multimedia files of audio and video files (Must be iOS compatible) Annotation features - Apply highlight, underline or cross-over for the selected text. Add Sticky Note, Oval, Rectangle, Line, Free Text, Image. Embedded hyperlinks are live (Go To Page and URLs) Smart zooming by double-tapping to fit block width Pinch and Double Tap - Zoom IN/Out Text Selection or Markup Annotation and then Copy, Web Search, or send to Email Thumbnail Image View Text reflow with font size, color & font style (bold & italic) Night reading mode supported for PDF view, Text Reflow Text search and highlighted result Open standard password-protected PDF files Jump to a specific page by its page number Outlines Bookmarks Landscape view Annotations list/reply view Annotations import/export/email Page scroll vertical/horizontal Page read direction from left to right/from right to left Page Crop Page Slide Show PDF File Attachment ● Support for other file formats Supports Microsoft Office, Audio (mp3, wav, aac, aa, aiff), Video (mp4, mov, mpv, 3gp), Images, Zipped Images, Text and HTML, Annotations XML files ● Functions for File Management File List View Sorting by Name/ Date/ File Size File Search by File Name List of the Recently-Viewed PDF Files Various File Transfer to Device – USB Transfer via iTunes, WiFi Connection, URL Link, Download Interaction with clouding services - G-Docs, Dropbox Convenient File Management - Folder Creation/Copy/Cut/Paste/Delete/Rename twitter.com/ezpdf facebook.com/ezpdf

About

Focus Cafe

Features
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Hi there! I’m the independent developer behind this app. Like many of you, I have so many moments where I need to stay deeply focused. That’s why I decided to roll up my sleeves and create this warm, pixel-art corner for concentration. To me, Pixel Focus Cafe isn't just a Pomodoro timer. It’s a digital sanctuary. No annoying subscriptions, no ads, just pure companionship. Watching the adorable pixel animations on your screen brings a little "focus ritual" to your busy daily life. Why it’s your perfect focus companion: ● Infinite Flow Mode: Ever felt like you didn't want to stop once you found your groove? I designed a seamless transition so your momentum won't be interrupted. ● 14+ Cute Animal Cafe Scenes: Meet 14+ pixel pals who work and study alongside you with the cutest animations. Just looking at them brightens your mood! ● Aesthetic Color Palettes: Stay stylish! Change the app’s color scheme to match your daily vibe and make the screen truly yours. ● Boutique Cafe Vibes: Immerse yourself in original piano tracks. Even in airplane mode, you can instantly switch to deep focus. My Commitments: ● One-Time Purchase: I hate "subscription hell." Buy once, and this healing space is yours forever. ● Absolute Privacy: As a solo developer, I value your privacy above all. All data stays on your device—no ads, no tracking. ● Pure & Quiet: No social distractions. Just a peaceful place built for those who need to find their flow. I hope this little project makes your journey toward your dreams a bit lighter and a lot cuter.

Screenshots

ezPDF Reader4 screens
Focus Cafe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Focus Cafe at 100% against ezPDF Reader's 21%. Focus Cafe also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). ezPDF Reader's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $2.99) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On update cadence, ads 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

ezPDF Reader costs $1.99 and Focus Cafe $2.99 up front. ezPDF Reader sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Focus Cafe asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ezPDF Reader ships an update every 2 weeks, Focus Cafe every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ezPDF Reader versus Focus Cafe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterezPDF ReaderFocus Cafe
Price$1.99 — better$2.99
Rating1.3 (29 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings29 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size534 MB126 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUnidocs Inc.Chuang Yi Ting

Customer experience

ezPDF Reader

All ratings29 ratings
Positive3.4%
Neutral6.9%
Negative89.7%
Written reviews193 reviews
Positive20.7%
Neutral7.3%
Negative72.0%

Focus Cafe

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

ezPDF Reader

Reported bugs

31 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • App crashes when rotating to landscape mode
  • TTS feature not working after purchase
  • Cannot download purchased features
  • Files disappear or are not saved
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  • Cannot copy files
  • Dropbox/Google Drive integration fails
  • Audio playback issues
  • Interface language changes unexpectedly
  • In-app purchase verification failed
  • App closes when rotating device
  • Annotation toolbar not dismissible
  • Cannot delete pages
  • Annotations do not save
  • Bookmarks disappear or go to wrong pages
  • Cannot flatten forms
  • App does not recognize itself as a PDF reader in Safari
  • Embedded videos not playing
  • Cannot fill or save forms
  • UI is awkward and clunky
  • App size is excessively large
  • Text reflow issues
  • Night mode is missing
  • Cannot access night mode
  • Audio playback stops when turning pages
  • Pre-caching ability lacking
  • Cannot use pencil icon to save changes without crashing
  • Dialogue box for Dropbox login unavailable
  • Password cannot be filled in
  • Some buttons do not work
  • EZPDF files cannot be read

Requested features

19 requests
  • Update for iOS 10 compatibility
  • Improve UI/UX
  • Add WebDAV/FTP synchronization
  • Fix landscape mode crashes
  • Add floating audio player
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  • Add A-B repeat feature
  • Enable dictionary usage
  • Add snapshot, fax, SNS sending features
  • Allow direct file movement to folders
  • Add 'open in other app' functionality
  • Fix crop mode
  • Support for French voice
  • Fix bug with copying from inbox
  • Allow locking screen rotation
  • Improve TTS voice clarity
  • Allow TTS to speak single words
  • Add night mode (was present, then removed)
  • Improve form filling functionality
  • Support for Unicode text reflow

Focus Cafe

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

ezPDF Reader

One-time4
  • TTS Korean HCILAB: Yujin$2.99
  • TTS Japanese HCILAB: Naomi$2.99
  • TTS English HCILAB: Sarah$2.99
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  • TTS Chinese HCILAB: Xiaoling$2.99
None

Focus Cafe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ezPDF Reader free?
ezPDF Reader costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Focus Cafe free?
Focus Cafe costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do ezPDF Reader or Focus Cafe have ads?
Neither ezPDF Reader nor Focus Cafe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ezPDF Reader or Focus Cafe?
ezPDF Reader ships an update every 2 weeks, and Focus Cafe every 3 weeks. Most recently, ezPDF Reader was updated on October 29, 2026 and Focus Cafe on October 28, 2026.

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