# ZapPDF vs Reader & Editor

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | ZapPDF | Reader & Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Size | 12 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yasar Berker Gungor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809846909) | [kota tada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658942612) |

## What reviewers say

### ZapPDF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zappdf-merge-split-and-edit/id6759740507)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ZapPDF Pro Annual | $8.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro Unlock | $14.99 | one-time |


### Reader & Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reader-and-editor-pdfreader/id6761698871)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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