# IDM vs Quick PDF Reader

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Quick PDF Reader at none against IDM's 5. Quick PDF Reader also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). IDM's advantage is ratings volume (483 vs 5) and review sentiment (21% vs 0%). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IDM sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Quick PDF Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for IDM against 4.4 for Quick PDF Reader. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IDM has 483 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 21% of IDM's written reviews are positive against 0% of Quick PDF Reader's.

IDM ships an update every 2 weeks, Quick PDF Reader monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IDM | Quick PDF Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (483 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idm-internet-download-manager/id6445941319/reviews) | **[4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-pdf-reader-pdf-viewer/id6746145452/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **483** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **21.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 75 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Firebolt Online, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546760418) | [Fujian Huoli Site Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743718015) |

## What reviewers say

### IDM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idm-internet-download-manager/id6445941319)

This tool offers advanced control over your on-device downloads. Manage downloads with pause/resume, prioritize queues, and avoid re-downloading data. It features an embedded file browser for easy previewing and integration with your device's file system.

**Highlights:** Pause and resume downloads, Network change resilience, Priority queue reordering, Speed-optimized multi-threading, Autorename and error clarification, Embedded file browser

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Weekly | $4.89 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $48.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean and user-friendly interface
- 🚀 Fast download speeds
- 💡 Support for various file types
- ✅ Functional core downloading capability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Non-functional download feature
- 💰 Aggressive premium upselling
- ⚠️ Free version severely limited
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable performance
- 🐛 Ad playback issues preventing downloads

**Reported bugs**

- Download functionality doesn't work
- Ad video won't play or keeps repeating
- App crashes or freezes frequently
- Browser navigation controls non-functional
- Non-responsive to user input

**Requested features**

- Download option/functionality
- Browser navigation controls (back, forward, bookmarks, history)
- Better YouTube video downloading support
- Improved free trial testing capability


### Quick PDF Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-pdf-reader-pdf-viewer/id6746145452)

This application provides a fast and efficient way to view PDF documents. It offers simple navigation, offline support, and in-document search capabilities for a smooth reading experience. Designed for users who need a straightforward PDF reader without unnecessary complexity.

**Highlights:** Fast and lightweight PDF opening, Easy zoom, scroll, and page switching, Offline PDF viewing, Quick file search, In-document text search, Dark mode for reduced eye strain

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IDM free?

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

### Is Quick PDF Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IDM or Quick PDF Reader?

Quick PDF Reader is rated higher. IDM averages 4.4 out of 5 from 483 ratings, while Quick PDF Reader averages 4.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do IDM or Quick PDF Reader have ads?

Neither IDM nor Quick PDF Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IDM or Quick PDF Reader?

IDM ships an update every 2 weeks, and Quick PDF Reader monthly. Most recently, IDM was updated on October 27, 2026 and Quick PDF Reader on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*