Comparison

PDF Reader vs POTATO

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

Head to head
About

PDF Reader

Features
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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 (3.5Ɨ 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

About

POTATO

Features
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POTATO is a flow-first focus timer for people who do not want another rigid Pomodoro clone. Create projects like Learn English or Build My Startup, start a focus session, and POTATO keeps your running total for today and all time. When you focus, the app keeps progress visible without interrupting your work. What makes POTATO different: • Project-based time tracking • Today and lifetime totals • Custom focus and break lengths • Full-screen focus mode on iPhone and iPad • Live Activity support on iPhone • Playful progress animations, including fries, boba, coffee, ramen, plant, campfire, and milk themes • Optional Google or Apple sign-in for cross-device sync • Premium app and website blocking, strict mode, schedules, advanced stats, and smarter focus rules POTATO helps you build momentum by making your time visible, calm, and a little more fun.

Screenshots

PDF Reader4 screens
POTATO1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: POTATO at none against PDF Reader's shown. POTATO also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. PDF Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and POTATO sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, POTATO every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
PDF Reader versus POTATO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF ReaderPOTATO
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB97 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAhmet BostanckliogluYUAN SHENG LIN

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PDF Reader

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Pro Annual3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$39.99
1 purchases

POTATO

One-time1
  • POTATO Premium$4.99

Questions

Is PDF Reader free?
PDF Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is POTATO free?
POTATO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PDF Reader or POTATO have ads?
PDF Reader shows ads; POTATO does not.
Which is updated more often, PDF Reader or POTATO?
PDF Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, and POTATO every 2 days. Most recently, PDF Reader was updated on October 14, 2026 and POTATO on October 6, 2026.

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