# PDF Pro vs Magnifying Glass Reader with Light for iPhone

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PDF Pro at 60% against Magnifying Glass Reader with Light for iPhone's 15%. PDF Pro also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.6) and ratings volume (6.9K vs 14). Magnifying Glass Reader with Light for iPhone's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Pro sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Magnifying Glass Reader with Light for iPhone sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PDF Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Pro has 6.9K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of PDF Pro's written reviews are positive against 15% of Magnifying Glass Reader with Light for iPhone's.

PDF Pro ships an update every 2 months, Magnifying Glass Reader with Light for iPhone every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Pro | Magnifying Glass Reader with Light for iPhone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-pro-reader-editor-forms/id454936656/reviews)** | [1.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnifying-glass-reader-with-light-for-iphone/id950197769/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.9K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 14.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 97 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dominic Rodemer](https://appshunter.io/developer/309872333) | [Toto Ventures Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570129172) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-pro-reader-editor-forms/id454936656)

Edit, annotate, and read PDF documents on your iPhone and iPad. Highlight text, add notes, shapes, voice recordings, and photos. Search your entire PDF library, fill out forms, and sign documents.

**Highlights:** Edit and annotate PDFs, Highlight text and add notes, Embed audio and photo annotations, Full-text search of PDF library, Fill out and sign PDF forms, Organize PDFs with folders and tags, Import from cloud storage

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Offer - Monthly - macOS | $1.99 | per month |
| Offer - Monthly - iOS | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium - Monthly - iOS | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium - Monthly - macOS | $4.99 | per month |
| Offer - Annual - iOS | $12.99 | per year |
| Offer - Annual - macOS | $22.99 | per year |
| Premium  - Annual - iOS | $24.99 | per year |
| Offer - macOS + iOS | $24.99 | per year |
| Offer - iOS + macOS | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium - Annual - macOS | $44.99 | per year |
| Premium - iOS + macOS | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium - macOS + iOS | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💡 Excellent PDF management features
- 🔒 Secure and reliable
- 🎨 Great annotation tools

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Inconsistent search functionality
- 📖 Loses last read position
- 🖋️ Unreliable handwriting support

**Reported bugs**

- Annotations and highlights randomly disappearing
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Corrupted PDF files after editing
- Slow performance on older devices
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between PDFs

**Requested features**

- Improved bookmarking and note-taking
- Seamless iCloud/cloud storage integration
- Customizable keyboard shortcuts
- Advanced text editing and OCR capabilities
- Better organization and folder management


### Magnifying Glass Reader with Light for iPhone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnifying-glass-reader-with-light-for-iphone/id950197769)

Magnify text and images with ease. This app offers a zoom function to enlarge small print on menus or tiny details on screens. It also includes a light to illuminate your subject and a freeze-frame option for steady viewing.

**Highlights:** Magnify text and images, Built-in illumination light, Freeze screen for steady viewing, Zoom up to 5x

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Pro free?

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

### Is Magnifying Glass Reader with Light for iPhone free?

Magnifying Glass Reader with Light for iPhone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PDF Pro or Magnifying Glass Reader with Light for iPhone?

PDF Pro is rated higher. PDF Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.9K ratings, while Magnifying Glass Reader with Light for iPhone averages 1.6 from 14 ratings.

### Do PDF Pro or Magnifying Glass Reader with Light for iPhone have ads?

Neither PDF Pro nor Magnifying Glass Reader with Light for iPhone shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Pro or Magnifying Glass Reader with Light for iPhone?

PDF Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Magnifying Glass Reader with Light for iPhone every 3 months. Most recently, PDF Pro was updated on October 20, 2026 and Magnifying Glass Reader with Light for iPhone on October 21, 2026.

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