# PDF Reader & Viewer vs Simple PDF

The clearest difference is ads: Simple PDF at none against PDF Reader & Viewer's shown. Simple PDF also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). PDF Reader & Viewer's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.6 for PDF Reader & Viewer against 3.7 for Simple PDF. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 3 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Reader & Viewer | Simple PDF |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-and-viewer/id6443893196/reviews) | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-pdf-pdf-reader/id6746363157/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 7 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dat Viet Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465074655) | [Chang Keun Jung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813307401) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Reader & Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-and-viewer/id6443893196)

This utility app allows you to quickly view, edit, and convert PDF files. It supports password-protected documents, various display modes, and can merge or split PDFs. You can also convert documents to PDF and PDFs to images.

**Highlights:** Quick PDF display, Password-protected PDF support, Document to PDF conversion, PDF to JPG conversion, PDF creation from images, Merge and split PDF files, Local file transfer server

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Simple PDF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-pdf-pdf-reader/id6746363157)

This application allows users to view, annotate, and edit PDF documents with ease. Features include document management, OCR capabilities, and a built-in scanner. It's designed for students and professionals to stay productive on the go.

**Highlights:** View, annotate, and edit PDFs, Full-text search and navigation, Free-draw and text box annotation, Page reordering and PDF merging, Scan documents with built-in camera, OCR for text extraction, Home screen widget for quick access

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Reader & Viewer free?

PDF Reader & Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Simple PDF free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PDF Reader & Viewer or Simple PDF?

Simple PDF is rated higher. PDF Reader & Viewer averages 3.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Simple PDF averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do PDF Reader & Viewer or Simple PDF have ads?

PDF Reader & Viewer shows ads; Simple PDF does not.

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