Comparison

Web Explorer vs PDF Reader

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

Head to head
About

Web Explorer

This app offers a robust web browsing experience with features like ad blocking, offline page saving, and a powerful downloader. It also includes an integrated media player, FTP client, and file reader for various formats.

Highlights
  • Super fast full screen, tabbed web browser
  • Integrated text and web page translation
  • Download web files and links
  • Save full content web pages for offline use
  • Central media player
  • FTP browser with upload and download
  • ADBLOCKER for automatic ads removal
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Full featured web browser, Ads Remover, Power Downloader, Complete Webpage Saver, FTP client, ....!!! "Amazing web browsing experience... " Web Explorer feature highlights: >>Super fast full screen, tabbed web browser. --- On all devices and all orientations. >>Integrated text and web page translation. --- Launch translator on a new tab. >>Download web files and links. --- Press and hold on pictures or file links to start download. >>Save full content web pages for offline use. --- Complete web page saver. >>Central media player --- Standard feature. Play all music and videos from one place. All media in App folders including iTunes File Sharing folder, iPod library and Camera Roll videos. >>FTP browser. FTP upload and download. --- Browse FTP sites, upload and download files. >>User Agent (Spoofing). By choosing Mac, Windows, iPhone, iPad or other options, you can request different content for the same site. >>Integrated text search. --- Search web with selected text in the web page. >>File reader supports all major file formats. --- View or play saved content from web or PC/MAC. >>Configurable Start Page. --- Edit quick links on Start Page for easy access. >>Power download --- Download multiple files/media/pictures from web page links or FTP directory. (In-App purchase). >>ADBLOCKER for automatic ads removal. --- Block ads from nearly 3000 ads servers.(In-App purchase) >> Document interaction. --- Open files from other apps with Web Explorer. >>iTunes File Sharing with your PC/Mac. --- Exchange content between this app and PC/MAC. >>Optimized for iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch. --- Customize interface best for different devices. Support file types: .xls,.key.zip,.numbers.zip,.pages.zip, .pdf, .ppt , .doc, .rtf,.rtfd.zip, .key,.numbers,.pages, .txt .m .h .c .js .css .cpp .php ...

About

PDF Reader

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Web Explorer4 screens
PDF Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PDF Reader at none against Web Explorer's 2. Web Explorer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 113 months). On price 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

Both are free to download. Web Explorer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. PDF Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Web Explorer ships an update every 2 months, PDF Reader every 113 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Web Explorer versus PDF Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeb ExplorerPDF Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (33 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings33 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 113 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB9 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperZynsoft LLCAishvarya Sadasivam

Bugs and requests

Web Explorer

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Not compatible with updates
  • Crashes frequently
  • Ad blocker not working properly
  • User agent setting not working
  • Built-in media player has no volume control or seek bar
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  • Download picture functionality bug
  • FTP transfer failed
  • App crashes on opening after update
  • Download 2i is also problematic
  • Unable to change UA to show as standard browser

Requested features

13 requests
  • Update for compatibility with new OS versions
  • Private browsing mode
  • Sync bookmarks with Chrome/Safari
  • Customizable start page
  • Ability to edit start page links
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  • Settings tab for easier navigation
  • Improve download content management
  • Add custom naming for power download
  • Inspect element feature
  • Save tabs to reopen after crash/close
  • Support for Flash
  • Improve ad blocker subscriptions (easylist)
  • Folders within bookmarks

PDF Reader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Web Explorer

One-time2
  • ADS BLOCKER$0.99
  • Power Download$0.99
None

PDF Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Web Explorer free?
Web Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Reader free?
PDF Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Web Explorer or PDF Reader have ads?
PDF Reader shows ads; Web Explorer does not.
Which is updated more often, Web Explorer or PDF Reader?
Web Explorer ships an update every 2 months, and PDF Reader every 113 months. Most recently, Web Explorer was updated on September 20, 2026 and PDF Reader on September 26, 2026.

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