PDF Library & Reader vs Red PDF Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PDF Library & Reader
A minimalist, offline PDF reader allowing users to import documents, track reading progress, and organize their library. It offers a distraction-free reading experience with no signup or internet required.
- Import PDFs from various sources
- Automatic reading progress saving
- Customizable book titles
- Reset reading progress
- Offline functionality
- Distraction-free reading
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PDF Library & Reader is a minimalist, offline PDF reader that gives you full control over your reading experience. Import PDF books, track your progress, and read distraction-free. No signup required. FEATURES: • Add PDFs instantly Import PDFs from anywhere (Files, Safari, AirDrop, etc) into your personal library with a single tap. • Track your reading progress Progress is automatically saved as you scroll. See what you’ve started and pick up where you left off, even after closing the app. • Rename book titles Swipe left on a title in your library to give it a custom name for easier organization. • Reset progress anytime Swipe left on a title in the Reader tab to reset your reading progress and start fresh. PDF Library & Reader is designed to be simple, powerful, and private. Whether you’re a student, researcher, or book lover, this app gives you full control over your PDFs. PDF LIBRARY PRO • Unlock unlimited PDF imports and support future features. No ads. No accounts. No internet required. Just your books.
Red PDF Reader
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Red PDF Reader A clean, distraction-free PDF reader designed for people who actually read. Open any PDF from your Files app and pick up exactly where you left off — Red PDF Reader remembers your last page automatically and syncs it across all your devices via iCloud. Switch from your iPhone to your iPad and continue reading without missing a beat. Features: Continuous reading — smooth, vertical scroll layout optimized for long documents Auto-resume — your last page is saved automatically and synced across devices Recent files — quickly jump back to any of your last 50 documents Page thumbnails — visual panel for fast navigation through any document Go to page — jump directly to any page with a single tap Page indicator — always know where you are with a subtle page counter overlay No sign-in required. No subscriptions. No ads. Just your PDFs, exactly where you left them.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Red PDF Reader at none against PDF Library & Reader's 1. PDF Library & Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18). On price, ads and device support 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. PDF Library & Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Red PDF Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | PDF Library & Reader | Red PDF Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wildcatter LLC | Khurshed Gulov |
In-app purchases
PDF Library & Reader
- PDF Library Pro$9.99
Red PDF Reader
No in-app purchases
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