Fanfic reader vs PDF Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fanfic reader
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Unofficial fanfic reader Fanfic Reader is an unofficial personal reading app for iPhone and iPad. Keep your books, documents, and fanfiction in one library — and pick up right where you left off. NOT AFFILIATED with Archive of Our Own, authors, or publishers. You add and read your own content. YOUR LIBRARY, YOUR FILES • Import from Files, Share sheet, iCloud Drive, or Wi‑Fi transfer on your local network • EPUB, FB2, MOBI, PDF, DJVU, CHM, Markdown, Office docs, comics (CBZ/CBR), and more • Open archives (ZIP, RAR, 7Z) and read supported files inside • Collections, tags, favorites, reading stats, and full‑text search across your library A COMFORTABLE READER • Per‑book font, theme, and brightness • Bookmarks, highlights, and annotations • In‑book search • Text‑to‑speech with background audio AO3 DISCOVERY (optional) • Search works on Archive of Our Own • Browse in an in‑app browser, save a reading queue, and import EPUB to your library • Content on AO3 is provided by AO3/OTW under their own terms SYNC & EXTRAS • Optional iCloud sync for progress, annotations, and library data via Apple CloudKit • Home Screen widget: continue your last book • Share extension: send files straight into the app Fanfic Reader does not show ads, sell your data, or require an account with us. Internet is used only for features you choose (such as AO3 or Wi‑Fi transfer). Requires iOS 18.6 or later.
PDF Reader
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PDF Reader — your clean, distraction-free companion for reading and annotating PDF documents on iPhone and iPad. Whether you're studying, reviewing contracts, or reading books, PDF Reader gives you the tools to engage with your documents — not just scroll through them. POWERFUL ANNOTATIONS - Highlight text in 6 colors — yellow, green, blue, orange, purple, and teal - Add notes anywhere on the page, with or without a text selection - Drop bookmarks to mark important pages instantly - Tap any annotation to view, edit, or delete it SMART LIBRARY - All your PDFs in one organized library - Automatic cover thumbnails generated from each document - See your last reading position at a glance - Swipe to remove documents you no longer need CLEAN READING EXPERIENCE - Smooth page-by-page navigation with swipe gestures - Full dark mode support — easy on the eyes at night - Remembers exactly where you left off in every document - Fast loading even for large PDF files PRIVATE BY DESIGN - All documents and annotations are stored locally on your device - No account required, no sign-in, no cloud uploads - Your reading data never leaves your phone BUILT FOR iOS - Optimized for iPhone and iPad - Supports iOS safe areas and dynamic text sizes - Available in English and Turkish PDF Reader is perfect for students, professionals, and anyone who works with documents every day.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PDF Reader at 15.1 against Fanfic reader's 18.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Fanfic reader | PDF Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daniil Zolotarev | Mehmet Tark Ozdemir |
In-app purchases
Fanfic reader
No in-app purchases
PDF Reader
No in-app purchases









