Comparison

Javelin Reader vs ToDo

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

Head to head
About

Javelin Reader

This app is a PDF reader designed for books and articles, offering features like bookmarking, annotation, and highlighting. It allows users to download documents via URL, file sharing, or XML shortcuts, supporting DRM-protected files.

Highlights
  • PDF reading
  • Bookmarking
  • Annotation
  • Highlighting/markup
  • Document download via URL
  • File sharing support
  • DRM protected file support
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Javelin version 3 is a special PDF reader for books, articles and similar documents, with or without document authorization. The app supports PDF reading functionality and navigation via the Contents icon, embedded hyperlinks, bookmarks and similar features. Bookmarking, Annotation and highlighting/markup features are supported in the PDF reader. Documents can be downloaded to the app in one of three principal ways: (i) by using the download icon in the toolbar and entering a full URL; or (ii) by file sharing via iTunes - files may be downloaded or shared that have the file extensions .pdf and .drmz; and (iii) the app supports a third file format, which is an xml structure for lists of documents. This essentially provides a shortcut for the download procedure, as the xml file includes a description of the file and the url of the file to be downloaded, thereby simplifying the download process for the user. These xml lists can themselves be downloaded via an explicit URL download request or may be pre-loaded - a sample catalog is pre-loaded. Suitable files downloaded via Safari may also be opened via Javelin. Examples of the type of document that would use Javelin include: an electronic copy of a book in PDF format that has previously been purchased in print or other form via the publisher’s website or a traditional bookstore; notes to accompany a training course; intra-corporate technical manuals; and documents provided on a time-limited basis). Javelin does not support in-app purchasing or direct purchasing of digital content through other means. Advanced catalog-handling facilities provide a convenient means for publishers to provide access to their publications.

About

ToDo

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ToDo - Matrix is an app that lets you sort your tasks in an Eisenhower (named after 34th President of the USA Dwight D. Eisenhower) Matrix (also known as importance-urgency matrix) format. Features: 1. Auto sort tasks based on their category - Urgent + Important - Important - Urgent - Neither 2. Get a prioritized list of what you want to get done. 3. We believe in privacy, the app is completely offline and doesn't collect any metrics.

Screenshots

Javelin Reader2 screens
ToDo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Javelin Reader at Free against ToDo's $5.99. Javelin Reader also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 11.0). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Javelin Reader is free to download; ToDo costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Javelin Reader versus ToDo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJavelin ReaderToDo
PriceFree — better$5.99
Rating2.0 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews18.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 months—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDrumlinDivyendu Singh

In-app purchases

None

Javelin Reader

No in-app purchases

None

ToDo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Javelin Reader free?
Javelin Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ToDo free?
ToDo costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

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