Comparison

PDF Read vs File Manager

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

File Manager

Easily exchange files and folders between multiple mobile devices wirelessly. Monitor transfer progress, open files directly within the app, and manage your local file system. Supports various file types and offers customization options for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Exchange files and folders between multiple phones
  • View transfer progress
  • Open files within the app
  • Upload files via Wi-Fi (HTTP/FTP)
  • Record voice and video
  • Edit file system (create, move, delete)
  • Share files via email and social media
Features
Read full description

Features: 1.You can exchange files and folders between multiple phones! 2.You can view the progress of the transfer , so that a better understanding of the transmission 3.You can open the file within the application or use other applications ! ------------- Functions: *You can upload learning materials to the local on the computer via wifi, support http and ftp two upload ways. The file system supports txt, pdf, chm, mp3,zip, gif, png, html ... *You can record voice, recorded video , guided albums, pictures, compressed files on the file system. *You can edit the file system , support for new file , folder ; support the move, and delete files and folders . *You can control the background image and color, and dial-up voice, text color and shadow, background animation, switch interface animation, the number and the order of the main interface of the tab bar to create your personalized address book . *You can share code by Email,Weibo,Twitter,Facebook. *You can use the counter,light in the Setting tab. *Sliding around to switch tabs or off the interface , giving you a more intimate operating experience .

Screenshots

PDF Read2 screens
File Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: File Manager at 4.5 against PDF Read's 2.6. File Manager also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 63%) and ratings volume (98 vs 5). PDF Read's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 File Manager sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

File Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Manager has 98 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of PDF Read's written reviews are positive against 84% of File Manager's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Read ships an update every 6 weeks, File Manager every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PDF Read versus File Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF ReadFile Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (5 ratings)4.5 (98 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.0% of reviews84.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings598 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB23 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer世木 林小文 黄

Customer experience

PDF Read

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

File Manager

All ratings98 ratings
Positive82.7%
Neutral10.2%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive84.5%
Neutral6.9%
Negative8.6%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PDF Read

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
6 purchases

File Manager

One-time6
  • To remove ads$0.99
  • File Transfer$0.99
  • Password Service$0.99
Show 3 more
  • Simple Vedio$0.99
  • Encryption Compression$0.99
  • Text Search$0.99

Questions

Is PDF Read free?
PDF Read is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is File Manager free?
File Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PDF Read or File Manager?
File Manager is rated higher. PDF Read averages 2.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while File Manager averages 4.5 from 98 ratings.
Do PDF Read or File Manager have ads?
Neither PDF Read nor File Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PDF Read or File Manager?
PDF Read ships an update every 6 weeks, and File Manager every 4 months. Most recently, PDF Read was updated on October 19, 2026 and File Manager on October 16, 2026.

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