PDF Reader vs Dhru One
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PDF Reader
This app offers a streamlined way to manage PDF documents on your iPhone. It allows you to read, edit, merge, compress, and secure your files directly on your device, with no cloud syncing or account required. Advanced features like OCR and password protection are available.
- Read PDFs with zoom and night mode
- Sign and annotate documents
- Merge and split PDF files
- Compress and encrypt PDFs
- OCR for searchable text
- Share via system share sheet
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The cleanest way to read, organize, and edit PDFs on iPhone. No bloat, no sign-up, no manual sync — open a file and go. Whether you are reviewing a contract, signing a form, scanning a receipt, or merging reports, PDF Reader keeps every document fast, private, and right where you need it. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Read in full screen with night mode, continuous or page scroll, and pinch-to-zoom • Search instantly across long documents • Sign and annotate — add your signature, notes, and markup • Merge several PDFs into one clean document • Split a long PDF at the exact pages you choose • Compress files to shrink them for email or messaging • Encrypt PDFs with a password so only the right people can open them • Run OCR to turn scanned, image-only PDFs into searchable text • Share to Mail, Messages, AirDrop, or Files via the system share sheet • Jump back into recent files with a single tap WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT Everything happens on your device. Your PDFs are never uploaded to a server and never analyzed by us — you stay in full control. The interface is simple enough to use in seconds, yet powerful enough for real work. No accounts, no clutter, no learning curve. PDF READER PRO Upgrade to Pro for the full toolkit: • Unlimited operations every month • Higher-quality OCR (3.5× resolution) for sharper accuracy on small fonts • Higher-quality compression that preserves more detail • No ads • Priority support Pro is available as an affordable weekly plan or a yearly plan that includes a 3-day free trial — plus a one-time Lifetime option. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Download PDF Reader and turn your iPhone into a complete PDF studio today. Privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/pdfreadersimple/ana-sayfa Terms of service: https://sites.google.com/view/pdfreadersimple/ana-sayfa
Dhru One
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Dhru One brings your Dhru Account and supported Fusion Pro workspaces together. • View products, account and support status. • Create and follow support tickets. • Open your workspace Inbox and manage customer conversations. • Identify supported channels, including WhatsApp contact numbers when available. • View customer and captured visitor details. • Reply with supported photo and file attachments. • Follow message delivery updates and use translation where enabled. • Manage notifications and account security. Sign in with an existing Dhru Account. Workspace access and features depend on your permissions, subscription and server configuration.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dhru One at none against PDF Reader's 3. Dhru One also leads on ads (none vs shown). PDF Reader's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. PDF Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Dhru One asks for nothing beyond the download.
PDF Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, Dhru One every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PDF Reader | Dhru One |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ahmet Bostancklioglu | DHRU CLOUD PRIVATE LIMITED |
In-app purchases
PDF Reader
- Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
- Pro Annual3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$39.99
Dhru One
No in-app purchases








