ReadSync vs Red PDF Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
ReadSync
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ReadSync remembers where you stopped reading โ on every device. Open a PDF on your Mac, read to page 120, then pick up your iPhone. ReadSync opens the same document on the same page. Your highlights, notes and bookmarks are already there. WHY READSYNC โข Your reading position syncs automatically through iCloud โ in the free version too โข No account to create, no subscription, no company server holding your files โข Works completely offline โ syncing is a layer on top, never a requirement PICK UP WHERE YOU LEFT OFF โข A Continue Reading row at the top of your library, most recent first โข A Home Screen widget that opens the document on the page you left โข Nothing to press: the page is saved as you read and travels with you READING โข A quiet reader that hides its controls while you read โข Night mode that darkens the page without draining the colour from your highlights โข Single or two-page layout, vertical or horizontal scrolling โข Adjustable default zoom โข Translate any passage you select into your own language, on your device with Apple's built-in translation HIGHLIGHTS AND NOTES โข Five highlight colours โข Attach a note to any passage โข Every highlight and note in one list โ tap to jump straight to the page โข Export everything from a document as a single file, to Notes, Mail or Files โข Nothing is written into the PDF itself; your original file stays untouched FINDING YOUR PLACE โข Full-text search inside the document โข The PDF's own table of contents โข Bookmarks for the pages you want to come back to YOUR LIBRARY โข Add files from Files or iCloud Drive โข Leave a file where it is, or copy it into ReadSync so it syncs across your devices โข Cover, progress and page count at a glance โข Sort by last read, title or date added READING STATS โข Total reading time, and how much of it was this week โข A chart of the last seven days โข Progress for every document you have started FREE AND PRO The free version is a whole reader, not a demo: iCloud sync, night mode, search, table of contents, bookmarks, translation and all five highlight colours, with room for 5 documents and 10 highlights or notes in each one. ReadSync Pro lifts both limits and opens reading stats, note export and the widget. It is a one-time purchase โ there is no subscription. A limit only ever stops you adding something new. Everything already in your library stays open, in full, whether you buy or not. PRIVACY ReadSync is built entirely with Apple's own frameworks and stores everything in your private iCloud database. Your documents are never uploaded to anyone else's server. Anonymous usage statistics are sent only if you agree when asked, and never include your files, page contents, notes or highlights.
Red PDF Reader
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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 โ 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 โ smooth, vertical scroll layout optimized for long documents Auto-resume โ your last page is saved automatically and synced across devices Recent files โ quickly jump back to any of your last 50 documents Page thumbnails โ visual panel for fast navigation through any document Go to page โ jump directly to any page with a single tap Page indicator โ 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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Red PDF Reader at none against ReadSync's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. ReadSync sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Red PDF Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.
ReadSync ships an update every 2 months, Red PDF Reader every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ReadSync | Red PDF Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months โ better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alper Albayrak | Khurshed Gulov |
In-app purchases
ReadSync
- Unlock Pro$19.99
Red PDF Reader
No in-app purchases
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