# PDF Reader vs IDB Digital CE

The clearest difference is rating: IDB Digital CE at 4.8 against PDF Reader's 4.3. IDB Digital CE also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). PDF Reader's advantage is chart position (#189 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. IDB Digital CE asks for nothing beyond the download.

IDB Digital CE holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 134 and 307 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 75% and 75% positive.

PDF Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, IDB Digital CE weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Reader | IDB Digital CE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (134 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-edit-and-ocr-scan/id6774545766/reviews) | **[4.8 (307 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idb-digital-ce/id6776304046/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 134 | **307** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#189** | — |
| Size | 22 MB | 345 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Duc Duong Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580090879) | [Inter-American Development Bank](https://appshunter.io/developer/606477002) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-edit-and-ocr-scan/id6774545766)

**Currently charting:** #189 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app allows you to scan, read, edit, and manage PDF documents on your iPhone and iPad. Features include OCR text extraction, annotation tools, digital signatures, and file organization.

**Highlights:** Scan documents with camera, Convert photos to PDF, Extract text with OCR, Annotate and highlight PDFs, Add digital signatures, Merge and split PDFs, Password protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $14.99 | per 7 days |


### IDB Digital CE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idb-digital-ce/id6776304046)

This application streamlines the process of proving retiree and beneficiary eligibility for pension benefits. It leverages facial biometrics, liveness checks, and geo-location to securely submit a digital certificate to a blockchain, replacing a slow, paper-based system.

**Highlights:** Digital Certificate of Eligibility, Facial Biometric Technology, Liveness Check, Geo-location Submission, Secure Blockchain Storage, Eliminates Paper-Based Process

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Reader free?

PDF Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is IDB Digital CE free?

IDB Digital CE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PDF Reader or IDB Digital CE?

IDB Digital CE is rated higher. PDF Reader averages 4.3 out of 5 from 134 ratings, while IDB Digital CE averages 4.8 from 307 ratings.

### Do PDF Reader or IDB Digital CE have ads?

PDF Reader shows ads; IDB Digital CE does not.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Reader or IDB Digital CE?

PDF Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, and IDB Digital CE weekly. Most recently, PDF Reader was updated on November 5, 2026 and IDB Digital CE on November 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*