Simple PDF vs Podex
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simple PDF
This application allows users to view, annotate, and edit PDF documents with ease. Features include document management, OCR capabilities, and a built-in scanner. It's designed for students and professionals to stay productive on the go.
- View, annotate, and edit PDFs
- Full-text search and navigation
- Free-draw and text box annotation
- Page reordering and PDF merging
- Scan documents with built-in camera
- OCR for text extraction
- Home screen widget for quick access
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Simple PDF Reader is a powerful, fast, and beautifully designed app for viewing, annotating, and editing your PDF documents — all in one place. Whether you're a student, professional, or just organizing paperwork, Simple PDF Reader keeps you productive on the go. Key Features: - Viewing & Navigation Smooth, fast PDF rendering with page thumbnail scrubber Table of contents (outline) and bookmarks for quick navigation Full-text search across the document Auto-scroll with adjustable speed for hands-free reading - Annotation & Drawing Free-draw with pen and highlighter tools Add text boxes anywhere on the page Insert and position signatures with drag & resize handles Eraser, undo, and redo support - Document Management Reorder and delete pages in the page editor Merge multiple PDFs into one - Scan paper documents with the built-in document camera Import PDFs from Files, iCloud, and other apps via share extension - OCR Extract text from scanned or image-based PDFs - Home Screen Widget Quick access to recently opened documents from your Home Screen - Dark Mode supported
Podex
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Podex is a local-first podcast player built around transcripts. Paste a podcast RSS feed, choose an episode, and Podex turns audio into readable text on your device. Instead of only listening from start to finish, you can scan the transcript, search for specific words or topics, jump to key moments, and save short highlights. Podex is designed for people who use podcasts to learn, research, or follow conversations more deeply. It helps you turn long audio episodes into something easier to review, quote, and remember. Features • Add podcasts from RSS feeds • Generate transcripts on device • Read transcripts while listening • Search within episodes • Save useful highlights • Jump between audio and transcript • Keep your podcast workflow local-first Podex does not require an account. Transcription runs on your device when supported, and your listening workflow stays simple: add a feed, open an episode, read, search, and highlight. Whether you listen to interviews, tech podcasts, educational shows, or long-form discussions, Podex helps you get more value from every episode.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Simple PDF at 16.6 against Podex's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simple PDF | Podex |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chang Keun Jung | Taisei Mima |
In-app purchases
Simple PDF
No in-app purchases
Podex
No in-app purchases









