# PDF Reader vs SuperShot

PDF Reader and SuperShot both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 72% of SuperShot's written reviews are positive against 0% of PDF Reader's. SuperShot also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). PDF Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and chart position (#184 vs unranked). On rating, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

SuperShot is free to download; PDF Reader costs $0.99 up front. SuperShot sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. PDF Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for PDF Reader against 3.9 for SuperShot. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 7 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of PDF Reader's written reviews are positive against 72% of SuperShot's.

PDF Reader ships an update every 2 weeks, SuperShot every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Reader | SuperShot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-pdf-vieweredit/id6745189063/reviews)** | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supershot-screenshot-and-markup/id6776941156/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **72.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#184** | — |
| Size | 42 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Grzegorz Rakoca](https://appshunter.io/developer/1778459428) | [耀 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776902337) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-pdf-vieweredit/id6745189063)

**Currently charting:** #184 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

This app automatically finds and organizes all PDF files on your device, allowing you to view, edit, and share them. It offers features like highlighting, note-taking, and electronic signatures for efficient document management.

**Highlights:** Automatic PDF scanning and organization, View, edit, and annotate PDFs, Highlight text and add notes, Electronic signatures and form filling, Convert photos to PDFs, Split and combine PDFs, Password protection for documents

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### SuperShot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supershot-screenshot-and-markup/id6776941156)

This app allows you to capture full webpages, stitch multiple screenshots into one, and edit images with a variety of tools. It also converts screen recordings into GIFs or long images, with all processing done locally on your device.

**Highlights:** Full webpage capture, Stitch screenshots vertically/horizontally, Convert recordings to GIFs, 21 editing tools, Export as PNG, JPEG, PDF, On-device processing

**Features:** Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SuperShot Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| 6-Month Subscription | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| SuperShot Pro Annual | $6.99 | per year |
| SuperShot Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Reader free?

PDF Reader costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SuperShot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PDF Reader or SuperShot?

PDF Reader is rated higher. PDF Reader averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while SuperShot averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do PDF Reader or SuperShot have ads?

Neither PDF Reader nor SuperShot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Reader or SuperShot?

PDF Reader ships an update every 2 weeks, and SuperShot every 6 days. Most recently, PDF Reader was updated on October 28, 2026 and SuperShot on October 28, 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.*