Exhibition vs PDF Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Exhibition
This app offers a fullscreen, borderless file viewer with gesture controls. It supports common image, office, PDF, and HTML formats, with remote control capabilities via Apple Watch.
- Fullscreen borderless display
- Gesture-driven interface
- Supports common image and office formats
- Single page PDF rendering
- Interactive HTML display
- Apple Watch remote control
- Dropbox integration
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A simple, fullscreen file viewer with an interactive or automatic display mode. Features: * borderless display, gesture-driven * support for common image and office file formats * single page PDF rendering * interactive HTML display * preview and remote control via Apple Watch * Dropbox-Support * select images from your photo album * share data with near by devices * controlling up to 15 remote devices for simultaneous display Image file formats: JPG, GIF, TIF, PNG, BMP Office file formats: Keynote, Numbers, Pages (09 or newer), XLS, PPT, DOC (Office 97 or newer), RTF PDF: single page rendering HTML: borderless display in WebKit You can copy files from iTunes or download from Dropbox. Exhibition contains no user interface elements, hence it's perfectly suited as a neutral presentation environment. In case of any questions: http://exhibition.werk01.de
PDF Reader
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PDF Reader-view is your indispensable, all-in-one tool for handling critical documents and files on iOS. Simplify the way you view, manage, and process every PDF on your iPhone and iPad. Designed for speed, reliability, and professional use. High-Impact Features for File Handling: • Instant E-Signatures: Securely e-sign any PDF document, form, or contract directly on your device using your finger or stylus. Fast, secure, and legally capable. • Easy Form Filling: Quickly fill out PDF forms and save the completed document with minimal effort. • Universal File Viewer: Open and view all your essential files in one powerful reader: • PDFs n eBooks: Seamlessly read all your digital books and documents. • Office Compatibility: View common Microsoft Office file types, including .doc, .xls, and .ppt. • Images n Web: Easily open and view .png, .jpg images, and .html web pages. • Reliable Speed: Experience rapid file opening and a clean, clear interface designed for maximum productivity. Download PDF Reader-view to streamline your document processing and file management.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Exhibition at none against PDF Reader's shown. Exhibition also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 113 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Exhibition ships an update every 6 weeks, PDF Reader every 113 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Exhibition | PDF Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 113 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | werk01 | Aishvarya Sadasivam |
In-app purchases
Exhibition
No in-app purchases
PDF Reader
No in-app purchases
