# PDF Reader vs SuperShot

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SuperShot at 88% against PDF Reader's 0%. SuperShot also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). PDF Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (4.0 vs 3.7). On ratings volume, 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.

PDF Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of PDF Reader's written reviews are positive against 88% of SuperShot's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PDF Reader ships an update every 2 weeks, SuperShot every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## 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)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supershot-screenshot-editor/id6776941156/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 42 MB | 113 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)

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-editor/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, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| 6-Month Subscription | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Subscription | $5.99 | per year |
| iShot Mini 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 3.7 from 3 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 5 days. Most recently, PDF Reader was updated on October 15, 2026 and SuperShot on October 11, 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.*