# PDF vs PDF Reader

The clearest difference is update cadence: PDF Reader at every 3 weeks against PDF's every 4 months. PDF's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and PDF Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PDF ships an update every 4 months, PDF Reader every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF | PDF Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Size | 45 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beshoy Nabil](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773884105) | [Hoang Ngoc Son](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890619478) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-viewer-editor/id6757627507)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |


### PDF Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-editor-and-scanner/id6775700755)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| PDF Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF free?

PDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PDF Reader free?

PDF Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do PDF or PDF Reader have ads?

Neither PDF nor PDF Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PDF or PDF Reader?

PDF ships an update every 4 months, and PDF Reader every 3 weeks. Most recently, PDF was updated on November 9, 2026 and PDF Reader on October 31, 2026.

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