Comparison

PDF Viewer vs PDF

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PDF Viewer

Features
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Description: PDF Viewer is a practical tool designed for reading, managing, and processing PDF documents. The app supports importing PDFs from your device and allows you to view Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files without needing additional software. PDF Viewer offers essential editing features such as converting images to PDF, merging documents, and splitting pages. Users can rename files, organize their library, and mark important documents as favorites for easy access. For enhanced document security, the app includes encryption and decryption tools suitable for sensitive or permission-controlled files. Users can also view detailed file information, including size, page count, and creation time, to better manage and archive content. PDF Viewer is suitable for study, work, and everyday document management scenarios. It focuses on providing a stable, clear, and easy-to-use experience for handling PDF files. Key Features: - Import and read PDF files - View Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents - Convert images to PDF - Merge and split PDF files - File renaming and favorites management - View file metadata - PDF encryption and decryption

About

PDF

Features
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PDF: Viewer - Editor is your all-in-one solution for viewing, editing, and managing PDF documents on iPhone and iPad. Designed with professionals and students in mind, this powerful app combines intuitive design with advanced features to make working with PDFs effortless. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PDF Viewer4 screens
PDF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PDF Viewer at none against PDF's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. PDF sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. PDF Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
PDF Viewer versus PDF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF ViewerPDF
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size71 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChengdu Mulinshen Technology Co., LtdBeshoy Nabil

In-app purchases

None

PDF Viewer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PDF

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$39.991 Year

Questions

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

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