# Kiwi PDF vs File Reader

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kiwi PDF at none against File Reader's 3. Kiwi PDF also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. File Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Kiwi PDF asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kiwi PDF | File Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | — |
| Size | 34 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TIMON SOFTWARE CO., LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483965968) | [Arvind Murali](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806336604) |

## What reviewers say

### Kiwi PDF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiwi-pdf-editor-and-scanner/id6781345907)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### File Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-reader-pdf-doc-ppt/id6802521021)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kiwi PDF free?

Kiwi PDF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is File Reader free?

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

### Do Kiwi PDF or File Reader have ads?

File Reader shows ads; Kiwi PDF does not.

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