Comparison

Pdflex vs Readable PDF Text Reader

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

Head to head
About

Pdflex

Features
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Pdflex is the all-in-one PDF editor you've been looking for. With 35+ powerful tools, you can handle any PDF task right from your iPhone or iPad - no desktop needed. Whether you need to scan a document, merge multiple PDFs, add a signature, or compress a large file, Pdflex makes it simple, fast, and beautiful. CONVERT & CREATE Image to PDF: Convert photos and images into PDF documents PDF to Image: Export PDF pages as high-quality images Scan Document: Use your camera to scan documents instantly EDIT & ORGANIZE Merge PDF: Combine multiple PDFs into one document Split PDF: Separate a PDF into individual files Page Reorder: Drag and drop to rearrange pages Delete Pages: Remove unwanted pages easily Rotate PDF: Fix page orientation in seconds Reverse Pages: Reverse the page order Insert Blank Page: Add empty pages where needed Crop Pages: Trim page margins precisely Resize Pages: Change page dimensions ANNOTATE & PERSONALIZE Sign PDF: Add your digital signature Add Text: Insert text anywhere on your PDF Watermark: Add text watermarks for protection Image Watermark: Overlay images on your pages Stamp: Apply professional stamps Number Pages: Add page numbers automatically Cover Page: Create custom cover pages Background: Change page background colors PROTECT & OPTIMIZE Protect PDF: Set password encryption Unlock PDF: Remove password protection Compress PDF: Reduce file size without losing quality Extract Images: Pull images from any PDF N-Up: Print multiple pages on one sheet Side by Side: View pages in dual layout MORE FEATURES Batch Mode: Process multiple files at once Dark & Light Mode: Choose your preferred theme Multi-language: Available in 8 languages (English, Turkish, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Arabic, Chinese) File Manager: Organize, search, and share your PDFs Quick Access: Your most-used tools, always ready Favorites: Star your go-to tools for easy access Pdflex is designed with simplicity in mind. No complicated menus, no subscriptions - just powerful PDF tools that work. Download now and take control of your documents!

About

Readable PDF Text Reader

Features
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Readable PDF Text Reader is specifically designed to make PDFs and images easier to read on your iPhone. Send a PDF or image from Mail, Files, or another app, and Readable PDF extracts the text into a clean, comfortable reading view. It works with embedded PDF text and uses on-device OCR for scanned pages and images. Features: - Import PDFs and images from the share sheet - Import files directly from the app - Extract PDF text with on-device processing - OCR scanned pages and images - Adjust font size, line spacing, and reading theme - Search inside imported documents - Keep a local library of readable documents - Edit extracted text when OCR needs a correction - Reprocess documents with cleanup options Readable PDF is designed for people who receive PDFs that are awkward to read on a phone: attachments, scans, reports, forms, handouts, and other text-heavy documents. Note that images are not processed as a part of making the PDF readable. Documents are processed locally on your device. No account is required and no data is sent off device.

Screenshots

Pdflex4 screens
Readable PDF Text Reader3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Readable PDF Text Reader at none against Pdflex's shown. Pdflex's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Pdflex versus Readable PDF Text Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPdflexReadable PDF Text Reader
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksโ€”
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size42 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHuseyin Berat YlmazBRIAN RICHARD NERADT

In-app purchases

None

Pdflex

No in-app purchases

None

Readable PDF Text Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pdflex free?
Pdflex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Readable PDF Text Reader free?
Readable PDF Text Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pdflex or Readable PDF Text Reader have ads?
Pdflex shows ads; Readable PDF Text Reader does not.

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