# PDF Max vs Book Reader For PDF

The clearest difference is rating: PDF Max at 4.5 against Book Reader For PDF's 2.6. PDF Max also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 5). Book Reader For PDF's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Max sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Book Reader For PDF asks for nothing beyond the download.

PDF Max holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Max has 1.2K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of PDF Max's written reviews are positive against 17% of Book Reader For PDF's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Max | Book Reader For PDF |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-max-edit-sign-pdfs/id540572073/reviews)** | [2.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-reader-for-pdf/id1132455141/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **35.4% of reviews** | 17.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 266 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mobeera](https://appshunter.io/developer/540572076) | [yuuichi tajima](https://appshunter.io/developer/391073354) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Max

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-max-edit-sign-pdfs/id540572073)

This app allows you to read, annotate, and sign PDF documents on your mobile device. You can mark up text, add handwritten notes, insert stamps, fill out forms, and manage PDF pages. It also offers robust file management and cloud integration for seamless access to your documents.

**Highlights:** Read and annotate PDFs, Fill and sign PDF forms, Handwriting and text markup, Manage PDF pages, Cloud storage integration, Voice annotations

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription (1 week) | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| One year premium | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly Onboarding Offer | $34.99 | per year |
| Standard Annotating Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cloud Access Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Annotating Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Form Filling Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pro Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Package (Update) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Package (New User) | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for studies and work
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Great for annotating PDFs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔒 Unreliable cloud sync
- 💰 Paywall for basic features
- 🐛 Buggy updates
- 👎 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing documents and annotations
- Incompatibility with newer devices
- Crashes on launch
- Unreliable file saving

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to edit/delete annotations
- Better integration with cloud storage
- Split-screen viewing for PDFs
- Improved handwriting recognition


### Book Reader For PDF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-reader-for-pdf/id1132455141)

Easily import and read PDF documents from iCloud or AirDrop. This app offers simple navigation with tap-to-scroll and press-and-hold to flip pages, providing a straightforward reading experience.

**Highlights:** Import PDF from iCloud, Import PDF with AirDrop, Tap to scroll, Press and hold to flip pages

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Max free?

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

### Is Book Reader For PDF free?

Book Reader For PDF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PDF Max or Book Reader For PDF?

PDF Max is rated higher. PDF Max averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Book Reader For PDF averages 2.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do PDF Max or Book Reader For PDF have ads?

Book Reader For PDF shows ads; PDF Max does not.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Max or Book Reader For PDF?

PDF Max ships an update monthly, and Book Reader For PDF monthly. Most recently, PDF Max was updated on October 22, 2026 and Book Reader For PDF on October 23, 2026.

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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.*