# PDF Reader vs Simple PDF

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.

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

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Reader | Simple PDF |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-pdf-edit/id6444075154/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-pdf-pdf-reader/id6746363157/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 14 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ninesharp Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631967177) | [Chang Keun Jung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813307401) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-pdf-edit/id6444075154)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**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 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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