Comparison

Archium vs Reader Pro

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

Head to head
About

Archium

Effortlessly scan, organize, and manage your documents with intelligent analysis and automatic filing. Quickly find what you need with powerful search and Siri integration. Streamline workflows using app shortcuts and automation.

Highlights
  • Scan and import documents
  • Automatic document organization
  • Intelligent search and indexing
  • Siri integration for context-aware questions
  • App Intents & Shortcuts for automation
  • Secure on-device storage
Features
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Archium: scan, organize & manage your documents. • Capture and manage everything effortlessly Import, scan, search, and share documents in seconds; all securely stored on your device. • Stay organized without the work Create smart Collections and let Archium automatically file documents where they belong. • Let automation do the busywork Use App Intents & Shortcuts to import attachments, sort documents, and streamline your workflows automatically. • Find what you need, instantly Intelligent analysis and indexing make every document easy to retrieve. • Ask questions, get answers, right in context Use Siri to ask about the document you’re viewing without leaving the app. • Search once, find everything Instantly search across all documents with powerful in-app search and full Spotlight support.

About

Reader Pro

This app offers a private, offline-first reading experience for ebooks, PDFs, and audiobooks. It features a minimalist interface, multiple reading styles, and optional iCloud sync for seamless library management across devices.

Highlights
  • Powerful EPUB ebook reader
  • Fast PDF reader
  • Built-in audiobook player
  • Offline reading and listening
  • Optional iCloud synchronization
  • Minimalist, distraction-free interface
Features
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Your books, music, videos, documents, and notes - all in one place. Reader Pro combines a file manager, EPUB and PDF reader, audio player, video player, and notes app. Build your personal library, organize your files, and enjoy downloaded content offline. Import files from Files, Photos, Mail, and messaging apps that support Open In. Save downloadable files through the built-in browser and keep them organized by type. MAKE HOME YOUR OWN Pick up where you left off with your last opened book, document, picture, or note. Control your current audio and return to saved videos. Choose which Home sections appear, hide what you don’t need, and arrange them your way. ORGANIZE FILES AND FOLDERS Browse dedicated sections for Books, Audio, Video, Pictures, Documents, Apps, Archives, and other files. Create folders, move and rename files, make copies, and search by name. Sort by date added, name, size, or file extension. Recover items from Recently Deleted when you need them back. READ EPUB BOOKS AND PDFs Read EPUB ebooks with saved reading progress, bookmarks, highlights, and quotes. Search inside books and choose your preferred reading mode and appearance. Keep PDFs in Documents, separate from your EPUB library, so each format is easy to find. LISTEN TO MUSIC AND AUDIOBOOKS Play local audio files in the background. Create playlists, rearrange your playback queue, and use shuffle and repeat. Resume from your saved position and control playback directly from Home. WATCH OFFLINE VIDEOS Watch downloaded videos without an internet connection. Build video playlists and organize saved podcast episodes into collections. Choose your viewing order, resume playback, and swipe between videos. VIEW OFFICE DOCUMENTS Preview Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations inside Reader Pro using the built-in system viewer. Document preview support varies by file format and device. KEEP NOTES WITH YOUR LIBRARY Capture ideas, plans, and lists without switching apps. Format your text, add cover images, organize notes into categories, and pin important entries. Use search to find the note you need. BROWSE AND DOWNLOAD Explore websites with tabs and bookmarks in the built-in browser. Save files that websites make available for download. Before saving, Reader Pro shows the filename and the section where it will be stored. SYNC WITH ICLOUD Keep your library in sync across devices using the same Apple Account. Choose which file categories upload to iCloud, while keeping local files available offline. DESIGNED FOR YOUR SCREEN Enjoy an adaptive layout on iPhone and iPad, with themes that fit your reading preferences. The iPad app also runs on compatible Macs with Apple silicon. All current features are free. No subscription or in-app purchases. Reader Pro—read, listen, watch, and keep it all together.

Screenshots

Archium4 screens
Reader Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Archium at 5.0 against Reader Pro's 4.0. On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Archium holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Archium ships an update every 3 weeks, Reader Pro monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Archium versus Reader Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArchiumReader Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB6 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDaniel BazzaniEcologicalm UAB

Customer experience

Archium

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Reader Pro

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Archium

No in-app purchases

None

Reader Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Archium free?
Archium is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Reader Pro free?
Reader Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Archium or Reader Pro?
Archium is rated higher. Archium averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Reader Pro averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Archium or Reader Pro have ads?
Neither Archium nor Reader Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Archium or Reader Pro?
Archium ships an update every 3 weeks, and Reader Pro monthly. Most recently, Archium was updated on November 3, 2026 and Reader Pro on November 13, 2026.

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