Comparison

pdfManager vs Bridges

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

Head to head
About

pdfManager

This app allows you to store, view, and manage PDF files on your portable device. It supports password-protected documents, conversion to images, and sharing via cloud services. You can also print specific sections or entire pages.

Highlights
  • Store and view PDF files
  • Convert PDF to JPG/PNG
  • Share PDFs via cloud services
  • Print PDF pages
  • View password-protected PDFs
  • Offline PDF viewing
Features
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"pdfManager" is a "PDF" file reader. With "pdfManager" you can: 1) store the PDF files into your portable device 2) display PDF files at all times and under all conditions of work 3) convert PDF files (or a part of a page of the PDF file) into an image (JPG / PNG) 4) share the PDF documents saved in the archive of pdfManager with DROPBOX or other applications installed on the device 5) print a pages of the PDF file (or a detail of interest of a page of PDF files) using the print button of pdfManager (AirPrint) 6) load and visualize the password-protected PDF documents * The software does not need an internet connections to visualize PDF documents: each PDF file is stored on the mobile device (using the technology "iTunes File Sharing" or "Open In") and can be read by the software itself. * The PDF reader works like the integrated image viewer of the device, you can then: - Zoom IN / OUT of the document (ZOOM INFINITE) by dragging two fingers on the screen (each time you use the ZOOM INFINITE the PDF page is redrawn again ensuring the highest possible quality of visualization, even if the smallest details are visualized to full screen) - move the document (PAN TOOL) by dragging one finger across the screen - reset the current settings of zoom and pan with a double-tap - change quickly the PDF pages using the two buttons "next page" and "previous page" or typing the page number, using the keypad of the device - load and visualize the PDF files when You need: all the PDF files are stored in the pdfManager archive and are displayed in alphabetical order - save an infinite number of PDF files in the pdfManager archive (until the physical memory of the device is ended) - You can display PDF document using Portrait or Landscape orientation - You can view the PDF document using the slideshow feature (you can choose the transition time between a page and the next one) Examples of use for: 1) iWork users: Pages, Keynotes, Numbers 2) MS Office users: Word, Excel, Powerpoint 3) CAD users (technical drawings) 4) etc... -> convert to PDF files your documents/technical drawings/CAD projects, copy them into pdfManager archive (using the technology "iTunes File Sharing" or "Open In"), load and visualized all the stored PDF files with "pdfManager”, when You want. With "pdfManager" you will have always and everywhere your documents, technical drawings, CAD projects, manuals, notes, etc...

About

Bridges

Easily collect and format links for your projects. Save links with custom titles and export them in various formats like Markdown or HTML. Organize them into folders for quick access and sync across devices.

Highlights
  • Custom link formatting
  • Multiple export formats (Markdown, HTML, JSON, URL)
  • Folder organization
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Rich link previews
  • Share sheet integration
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Bridges is the best way to collect custom formatted links. Saving a link for your podcast, newsletter, or blog post has never been easier. If you’ve ever had the task to collect links for a project you’ll love Bridges. Bridges eliminates any tedious URL editing for making a raw URL more human readable. When saving a link to Bridges you give it a title and it can be used when you copy the link later on. Need a link with a custom title in markdown? One tap away. Need a URL as a hyperlink? One tap away. Even better if you set all the links into a folder you can copy all of these links in the format you need in a few taps. The supported formats include: Hyperlink, Markdown, JSON, HTML, URL. Organize the links into different folders and keep each folder in a section. All your data is stored locally and synced with iCloud so all your devices are up to date. If you download the separate macOS app for Bridges all your links and data will be there. Use the share sheet to save links to Bridges quickly and easily. When saving a link it will show a rich preview of the links info: Link Title, Hero Image, Favicon, and URL. From the share sheet it’s easy to save to any folder you’ve made in the app. The custom title for the link is automatically filled in with the URL’s link title. With Bridges saving links is easy and fun. Bridges is built by one person and aims to give you more time back by reducing tedious tasks. For more information about the app visit https://www.bridgesapp.app/. To see our privacy policy: https://www.bridgesapp.app/privacy-policy. Terms of service: https://www.bridgesapp.app/terms-of-service.

Screenshots

pdfManager4 screens
Bridges4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bridges at Free against pdfManager's $0.99. Bridges also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). pdfManager's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On 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

Bridges is free to download; pdfManager costs $0.99 up front. Bridges sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. pdfManager asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bridges holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bridges has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

pdfManager ships an update every 4 months, Bridges every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
pdfManager versus Bridges: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterpdfManagerBridges
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)4.4 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings117 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGianluca NataliniJonathan Ruiz

Customer experience

pdfManager

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bridges

All ratings17 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

pdfManager

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Bridges

One-time3
  • Nice Tip$0.99
  • Very Nice Tip$2.99
  • Generous Tip$4.99

Questions

Is pdfManager free?
pdfManager costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bridges free?
Bridges is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, pdfManager or Bridges?
Bridges is rated higher. pdfManager averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Bridges averages 4.4 from 17 ratings.
Do pdfManager or Bridges have ads?
Neither pdfManager nor Bridges shows ads.
Which is updated more often, pdfManager or Bridges?
pdfManager ships an update every 4 months, and Bridges every 3 weeks. Most recently, pdfManager was updated on November 1, 2026 and Bridges on November 3, 2026.

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