# PDF Reader vs Spreadsheet Editor

The clearest difference is ratings volume: PDF Reader at 742 against Spreadsheet Editor's 9. PDF Reader also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). Spreadsheet Editor's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Reader sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Spreadsheet Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Spreadsheet Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Reader has 742 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PDF Reader ships an update every 8 days, Spreadsheet Editor monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Reader | Spreadsheet Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (742 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-editor-and-scanner/id6739480825/reviews) | **[4.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spreadsheet-editor-xlsx-edit/id6743850605/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **742** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 37.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 118 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DAOWEI NETWORK TECHNOLOGY PTE.LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547755677) | [E-PEPPLO ENTERPRISE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1778675581) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-editor-and-scanner/id6739480825)

This app provides comprehensive PDF management, including reading, editing, and scanning. It uses AI for intelligent document recognition, summarization, and conversion to various formats. Securely store and access your files in the cloud or from popular services.

**Highlights:** AI-powered PDF editing and summarization, Intelligent document scanning with OCR, Convert between PDF and other file formats, Annotate, sign, and fill PDF forms, Cloud storage integration (Google Drive, OneDrive), Merge, split, lock, and compress PDFs

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| One Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| One Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| One Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| One Month | $12.99 | per month |
| One Year | $49.99 | per year |
| One Year | $76.99 | per year |
| One Year | $76.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


### Spreadsheet Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spreadsheet-editor-xlsx-edit/id6743850605)

Create, edit, and format XLSX files with ease using this comprehensive spreadsheet management tool. It offers built-in templates, real-time collaboration, and convenient file organization for professionals, students, and everyday users.

**Highlights:** Edit XLSX files, Customize text, cells, and colors, Use built-in templates, Real-time collaboration, File organization and renaming, Share and export files

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spreadsheet Edit One Week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Spreadsheet Edit One Year | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Reader free?

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

### Is Spreadsheet Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PDF Reader or Spreadsheet Editor?

Spreadsheet Editor is rated higher. PDF Reader averages 4.7 out of 5 from 742 ratings, while Spreadsheet Editor averages 4.9 from 9 ratings.

### Do PDF Reader or Spreadsheet Editor have ads?

Both PDF Reader and Spreadsheet Editor show ads.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Reader or Spreadsheet Editor?

PDF Reader ships an update every 8 days, and Spreadsheet Editor monthly. Most recently, PDF Reader was updated on October 20, 2026 and Spreadsheet Editor on October 2, 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.*