Comparison

ZapPDF vs Reader & Editor

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

Head to head
About

ZapPDF

Features
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ZapPDF is the ultimate privacy-first PDF utility. Whether you are dealing with sensitive financial documents, legal forms, or heavy study materials, ZapPDF gives you the power to manage them instantlyβ€”without ever uploading your private files to a random cloud server. 100% OFFLINE & PRIVATE All processing happens locally on your device. Zero cloud uploads. Zero data harvesting. Total peace of mind. POWERFUL FEATURES β€’ Merge: Combine multiple files into one seamless document. β€’ Split: Extract specific page ranges or break a large file into individual pages. β€’ Edit Pages: Drag to reorder, rotate, or delete pages in seconds. β€’ Document Scanner: Scan paper documents or import photos directly into a crisp, secure PDF. β€’ Flatten: Merge annotations and form fields directly into the page content to prevent further editing. β€’ Seamless Sharing: Open files directly from the Files app, Mail, or other apps using the iOS Share Sheet. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Reader & Editor

Features
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PDF Viewer - Reader & Editor is a simple and lightweight PDF reader app. Key Features: Fast PDF Display Smoothly display even large PDF files. Switch between scroll mode and page mode for comfortable reading. Remembers your last read page so you can resume right where you left off. Annotations Add text highlights (4 colors), freehand pen drawing, text memos, shapes (arrows, rectangles, circles, lines), underlines, and strikethroughs on your PDFs. Non-destructive editing keeps your original PDF unchanged. Handwritten Signatures Draw signatures on a canvas and save them. Place saved signatures on PDFs with drag and resize. Save multiple signatures for different uses. PDF Merge Combine multiple PDF files into one. Drag to reorder pages and delete unwanted pages. Text Search Quickly search text within PDFs. Navigate between search results with ease. Table of Contents View the PDF outline and jump to any section instantly. Night Mode Switch to a dark background for eye-friendly reading. Perfect for nighttime reading. File Management Create folders to organize your PDFs. Use favorites for quick access to frequently used files. Easily rename and share files.

Screenshots

ZapPDF3 screens
Reader & Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ZapPDF at none against Reader & Editor's shown. Reader & Editor's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. ZapPDF sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per year and Reader & Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
ZapPDF versus Reader & Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZapPDFReader & Editor
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsβ€”
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.013.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size12 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYasar Berker Gungorkota tada

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ZapPDF

Subscriptions1
  • ZapPDF Pro Annual$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro Unlock$14.99
2 purchases

Reader & Editor

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Annual Premium$49.991 Year

Questions

Is ZapPDF free?
ZapPDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Reader & Editor free?
Reader & Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ZapPDF or Reader & Editor have ads?
Reader & Editor shows ads; ZapPDF does not.

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