Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Import PDFs from various sources
  • Automatic reading progress saving
  • Customizable book titles
  • Reset reading progress
  • Offline functionality
  • Distraction-free reading
Features
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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.

About

Red PDF Reader

Features
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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.

Screenshots

PDF Library & Reader4 screens
Red PDF Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PDF Library & Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Red PDF Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PDF Library & Reader versus Red PDF Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF Library & ReaderRed PDF Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWildcatter LLCKhurshed Gulov

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PDF Library & Reader

One-time1
  • PDF Library Pro$9.99
None

Red PDF Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PDF Library & Reader free?
PDF Library & Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Red PDF Reader free?
Red PDF Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PDF Library & Reader or Red PDF Reader have ads?
Neither PDF Library & Reader nor Red PDF Reader shows ads.

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