# Acrobat Reader vs Resume Builder⁺

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Resume Builder⁺ at 91% against Acrobat Reader's 49%. Resume Builder⁺ also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.3). Acrobat Reader's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks) and chart position (#2 vs #137). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Acrobat Reader sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Resume Builder⁺ sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Resume Builder⁺ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Acrobat Reader has 654K ratings behind it against 76K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Acrobat Reader's written reviews are positive against 91% of Resume Builder⁺'s.

Acrobat Reader ships an update every 9 days, Resume Builder⁺ every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Acrobat Reader | Resume Builder⁺ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (654K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acrobat-reader-pdf-editor/id469337564/reviews) | **[4.8 (76K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/resume-builder/id1047522998/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **654K** | 76K |
| Positive reviews | 49.2% of reviews | **91.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | #137 |
| Size | 522 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.3 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adobe Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331646274) | [Rounding Squares BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/976539506) |

## What reviewers say

### Acrobat Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acrobat-reader-pdf-editor/id469337564)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Grossing · Business, #15 Top Free · Business, #78 Top Grossing, #200 Top Free (US App Store)

This app is a powerful PDF tool for viewing, editing, annotating, and signing documents. It offers AI-powered features for summarizing and interacting with PDFs, along with robust conversion and security options. Collaborate on files and access your documents from anywhere.

**Highlights:** View, edit, and annotate PDFs, Sign and fill PDF forms, Convert files to and from PDF, AI-powered document summarization, Collaborate in PDF Spaces, Compress and secure PDFs, Optical Character Recognition (OCR)

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Acrobat Premium - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Adobe Acrobat Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| AI Assistant for Acrobat | $6.99 | per month |
| Acrobat Premium | $7.49 | per 7 days |
| Acrobat Premium - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Acrobat Premium - Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Pack - Doc Creator | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium - Edit & Create PDF | $9.99 | per month |
| PDF Edit and Convert Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Acrobat Premium - Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Acrobat Premium - Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Acrobat Reader Plus - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Adobe ExportPDF | $23.99 | per year |
| Adobe Acrobat Pro | $24.99 | per month |
| Acrobat Premium - Yearly | $48.99 | per year |
| Acrobat Premium - Yearly | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Secure document storage
- 👍 Convenient for reading and annotating PDFs
- 👍 Useful for students and professionals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🔒 Overly intrusive login requirements
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 👎 Counterintuitive user interface changes
- 🔍 Poor search and organization features

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent behavior when editing PDFs
- Inability to open or save certain file types
- Sync issues between mobile and desktop versions

**Requested features**

- Add erase tool for annotations
- Improve palm rejection for Apple Pencil
- Allow direct text editing in PDFs
- Provide better cloud integration and sync
- Offer more customization options


### Resume Builder⁺

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/resume-builder/id1047522998)

**Currently charting:** #137 Top Grossing · Business, #190 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

Quickly create professional resumes and unique cover letters using AI-powered templates and customization options. Tailor your applications for dream jobs with advanced sharing and editing features.

**Highlights:** AI-powered cover letter generation, Professional resume templates, Customizable styles, fonts, and colors, Text correction and auto-correction, Add photo to CV, Advanced sharing options (email, print, cloud), Create multiple tailored cover letters

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Resume Builder Pro Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Resume Builder Pro Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Resume Builder Pro Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Resume Builder Pro Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Resume Builder Pro Month | $14.99 | per month |
| Resume Builder Pro Semester | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Unlock All Resume Styles | $1.99 | one-time |
| Go Pro & Unlock all features | $4.99 | one-time |
| Edit | $7.99 | one-time |
| Styles | $9.99 | one-time |
| Edit + Styles | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Quick and simple to create resume
- 👍 Customizable templates
- 👍 Professional-looking results
- 👍 Helpful examples and guidance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Premium features require subscription
- 🐛 Limited editing options in free version
- 🐛 Issues with saving/downloading resume
- 🐛 Formatting problems with final resume

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to save or download resume without subscription
- Blank fields when typing information
- Inconsistent formatting and layout issues

**Requested features**

- More free template options
- Ability to customize bullet points and formatting
- Easier way to duplicate and edit existing resumes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Acrobat Reader free?

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

### Is Resume Builder⁺ free?

Resume Builder⁺ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Acrobat Reader or Resume Builder⁺?

Resume Builder⁺ is rated higher. Acrobat Reader averages 4.6 out of 5 from 654K ratings, while Resume Builder⁺ averages 4.8 from 76K ratings.

### Do Acrobat Reader or Resume Builder⁺ have ads?

Neither Acrobat Reader nor Resume Builder⁺ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Acrobat Reader or Resume Builder⁺?

Acrobat Reader ships an update every 9 days, and Resume Builder⁺ every 6 weeks. Most recently, Acrobat Reader was updated on September 24, 2026 and Resume Builder⁺ on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Acrobat Reader or Resume Builder⁺?

Acrobat Reader currently peaks at #2 in the App Store charts, and Resume Builder⁺ at #137. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*