# PrintMe vs PDF Reader

The clearest difference is rating: PDF Reader at 4.3 against PrintMe's 1.7. PDF Reader also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (408 vs 12). PrintMe's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. PrintMe asks for nothing beyond the download.

PDF Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Reader has 408 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 20% and 20% positive.

PrintMe ships an update every 7 months, PDF Reader monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PrintMe | PDF Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printme/id628409011/reviews) | **[4.3 (408 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-document-reader/id6450378658/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **408** |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fiery, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1740953502) | [Rajanibhai Sheladiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693041623) |

## What reviewers say

### PrintMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printme/id628409011)

Easily print documents and images from your mobile device to thousands of public locations. Upload files directly or via email to access them at PrintMe-enabled printers in hotels, airports, and retail spots. A free account is all you need to get started.

**Highlights:** Print from mobile device, Find nearby PrintMe locations, Upload documents and images, Supports PDF, Office, and image files, Email documents to print@printme.com, Manage uploaded files

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### PDF Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-document-reader/id6450378658)

This app allows users to easily find, open, read, and manage all PDF and Office files stored on their mobile device. It offers features for annotating, signing, and organizing documents, with options for offline viewing and sharing.

**Highlights:** Auto scan and find all files, Offline PDF viewer, Read and annotate PDFs, File management and organization, Share files easily, Favorite PDF pages

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly ( 1 Week ) | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly ( 1 Month ) | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly ( 1 Year ) | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very useful for processing files
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Brilliant application
- 👍 Helped with work progression

**What reviewers complain about**

-  anúncios Excessivos
- 👎 Cannot open PDFs
- 👎 App is useless
- 👎 Forced vertical orientation
- 👎 Constant ads

**Reported bugs**

- App crashed and locked PDF
- Photos not appearing in PDF conversion
- Ads cannot be closed
- App tries to load scanning software instead of reading PDF
- App does not appear in preferred app list

**Requested features**

- Save page number for resuming reading
- Respect user time before asking for payment


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PrintMe free?

PrintMe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PDF Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PrintMe or PDF Reader?

PDF Reader is rated higher. PrintMe averages 1.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while PDF Reader averages 4.3 from 408 ratings.

### Do PrintMe or PDF Reader have ads?

PDF Reader shows ads; PrintMe does not.

### Which is updated more often, PrintMe or PDF Reader?

PrintMe ships an update every 7 months, and PDF Reader monthly. Most recently, PrintMe was updated on September 30, 2026 and PDF Reader on October 12, 2026.

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