Comparison

PDF Reader vs Simple PDF

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

Head to head
About

PDF Reader

Easily convert images and documents into high-quality PDF files. Protect your PDFs with strong passwords and share them with friends and family. The app keeps a record of your recent files for quick access.

Highlights
  • Image to PDF conversion
  • PDF password protection
  • Share and print PDFs
  • Recent files dashboard
  • Document merging and splitting
Features
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Image to PDF Reader helps you to convert your photos into High-Quality PDF Documents. Steps to use PDF Reader : 1. Select images or docs file with select button. 2. Once the conversion finished, you can see all extracted pdf in the folder with PDF Reader. 3. Share the PDFs files with Friends & Family. Main Functions: • PDF Password Protect PDF Document with Strong Password. Always set a password to your important Document • SHARE OR PRINT PDF Share PDF to your Friends! • RECENT FILES The application saves your important document to your device and it will be shown to your dashboard! IF You Like US! PlEASE GIVE US FIVE STARS RATE!

About

Simple PDF

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
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Simple PDF Reader is a powerful, fast, and beautifully designed app for viewing, annotating, and editing your PDF documents — all in one place. Whether you're a student, professional, or just organizing paperwork, Simple PDF Reader keeps you productive on the go. Key Features: - Viewing & Navigation Smooth, fast PDF rendering with page thumbnail scrubber Table of contents (outline) and bookmarks for quick navigation Full-text search across the document Auto-scroll with adjustable speed for hands-free reading - Annotation & Drawing Free-draw with pen and highlighter tools Add text boxes anywhere on the page Insert and position signatures with drag & resize handles Eraser, undo, and redo support - Document Management Reorder and delete pages in the page editor Merge multiple PDFs into one - Scan paper documents with the built-in document camera Import PDFs from Files, iCloud, and other apps via share extension - OCR Extract text from scanned or image-based PDFs - Home Screen Widget Quick access to recently opened documents from your Home Screen - Dark Mode supported

Screenshots

PDF Reader4 screens
Simple PDF3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PDF Reader at 5.0 against Simple PDF's 3.7. PDF Reader also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). Simple PDF's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PDF Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PDF Reader versus Simple PDF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF ReaderSimple PDF
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNinesharp Technology Co., LtdChang Keun Jung

Customer experience

PDF Reader

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Simple PDF

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

PDF Reader

No in-app purchases

None

Simple PDF

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PDF Reader free?
PDF Reader 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 or Simple PDF?
PDF Reader is rated higher. PDF Reader averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Simple PDF averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do PDF Reader or Simple PDF have ads?
PDF Reader shows ads; Simple PDF does not.

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