# PDF Reader vs NetGuard

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NetGuard at none against PDF Reader's 2. NetGuard also leads on ads (none vs shown). PDF Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. NetGuard asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Reader | NetGuard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Size | 23 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Smit Pipaliya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646406919) | [Alfastack Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434831942) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-pdf-viewer/id6443484704)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF Reader & Editor Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| PDF Reader & Editor Yearly | $27.49 | per year |


### NetGuard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netguard-save-the-ocean/id6447470471)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Reader free?

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

### Is NetGuard free?

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

### Do PDF Reader or NetGuard have ads?

PDF Reader shows ads; NetGuard does not.

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