Comparison

PDF Read vs PDF Pro Reader Edit

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

Head to head
About

PDF Read

This app is a powerful PDF reader that allows for annotation, highlighting, and bookmarking. It offers fast rendering, supports password-protected files, and includes features like full-text search and form filling. Documents can be added via file sharing or Wi-Fi.

Highlights
  • Annotate and highlight PDFs
  • Bookmark and outline management
  • Full-text search
  • Form filling
  • Password-protected file support
  • Add documents via Wi-Fi
  • Freehand drawing signature
Features
Read full description

PDF Read is a simple, easy-to-use, powerful PDF document viewer    1 Support annotate, highlight or mark, link, share, print, bookmark, outline, text selection.  2 via iTunes file sharing or desktop browser (WIFI connection) Add the PDF document.  3 beautiful, easy-to-use library management. •Fast rendering speed •Open password-protected PDF files •Print •B/O/T(bookmark, outline, thumbnail) •Full Text Search •Form filling •PDF Annotation (add lines, arrows, squares, circles, sticky notes and text boxes) •PDF Signature( freehand draw)

About

PDF Pro Reader Edit

This app allows you to read, edit, and manage PDF files. It offers features like merging, splitting, converting PDFs to images, adding text, highlighting, and creating digital signatures. You can also import PDFs from iCloud or scan documents.

Highlights
  • Merge and split PDF files
  • Convert PDF to images
  • Add text and annotations
  • Create digital signatures
  • Encrypt and unlock PDFs
  • Scan documents to PDF
  • Import from iCloud
Features
Read full description

PDF Pro is a PDF reading and editing application that can read and edit PDF files perfectly. ** PDF Pro FEATURES ** All-in-one tool - PDF multi-file merge, custom merge order - Split PDF files, each page can be split - Convert PDF to images in batches - Image to PDF file - Encrypt PDF files - Unlock PDF files - PDF file page rotation - PDF file page removal Edit PDF - Add text content to PDF file - Mark important files by adding underline, strikethrough, background highlighting, etc. - Add rectangle, ellipse geometry - Add picture stickers selected from album to PDF file - Add custom strokes and doodles to create your own signature Import PDF File - Can import your uploaded PDF files from iCloud - Can receive PDF files shared from other apps - Support scan file to generate PDF - Support importing single or multiple pictures from album to generate PDF file - Combine multiple PDF files - Support file search, sort, copy, delete, share - Support file thumbnail and directory outline browsing - Support file content search Sign documents - Quickly use personalized handwritten electronic signatures to sign contract agreements In-app purchase instructions In-app purchases are one-time purchases that are permanent and not a subscription fee.

Screenshots

PDF Read2 screens
PDF Pro Reader Edit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PDF Pro Reader Edit at 5.0 against PDF Read's 2.6. PDF Pro Reader Edit also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 63%). PDF Read's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. PDF Read sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PDF Pro Reader Edit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PDF Pro Reader Edit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of PDF Read's written reviews are positive against 75% of PDF Pro Reader Edit's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Read ships an update every 6 weeks, PDF Pro Reader Edit every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PDF Read versus PDF Pro Reader Edit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF ReadPDF Pro Reader Edit
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (5 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.0% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer世木 林崴 杨

Customer experience

PDF Read

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive63.0%
Neutral11.1%
Negative25.9%

PDF Pro Reader Edit

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PDF Read

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
1 purchases

PDF Pro Reader Edit

One-time1
  • Upgrade to PRO$1.99

Questions

Is PDF Read free?
PDF Read is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Pro Reader Edit free?
PDF Pro Reader Edit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PDF Read or PDF Pro Reader Edit?
PDF Pro Reader Edit is rated higher. PDF Read averages 2.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while PDF Pro Reader Edit averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do PDF Read or PDF Pro Reader Edit have ads?
Neither PDF Read nor PDF Pro Reader Edit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PDF Read or PDF Pro Reader Edit?
PDF Read ships an update every 6 weeks, and PDF Pro Reader Edit every 4 weeks. Most recently, PDF Read was updated on October 8, 2026 and PDF Pro Reader Edit on October 8, 2026.

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