# Right PDF Reader vs Reader's Bench

The clearest difference is rating: Right PDF Reader at 4.6 against Reader's Bench's 3.0. Right PDF Reader also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). Reader's Bench's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 11 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reader's Bench sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Right PDF Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Right PDF Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 92% of Right PDF Reader's written reviews are positive against 100% of Reader's Bench's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Right PDF Reader ships an update every 11 months, Reader's Bench every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Right PDF Reader | Reader's Bench |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/right-pdf-reader/id690338821/reviews)** | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readers-bench/id1671846175/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 92.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 79 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZEON Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528554283) | [Rohmiapps Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/982578674) |

## What reviewers say

### Right PDF Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/right-pdf-reader/id690338821)

This application provides robust PDF viewing, annotation, and management tools. It allows users to organize, share, and sign documents with a user-friendly interface and advanced features.

**Highlights:** Fast PDF viewing, Annotation tools (highlight, draw, text), Document organization with folders, Cloud storage integration (Dropbox, WebDAV), Handwritten signature creation, Form filling, Password protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Reader's Bench

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readers-bench/id1671846175)

This app is a PDF reader and markup tool designed for serious study and research. It allows users to read, annotate, take notes, and review highlighted content from PDF documents with efficient performance and a distraction-free interface.

**Highlights:** PDF reading and markup, Handwriting and typed notes, Annotation extraction for review, Highlight, underline, strikethrough, Image capture and insertion, Export notes and annotated PDFs, Word definition and sentence translation

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reader's Bench Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Right PDF Reader free?

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

### Is Reader's Bench free?

Reader's Bench is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Right PDF Reader or Reader's Bench?

Right PDF Reader is rated higher. Right PDF Reader averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Reader's Bench averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Right PDF Reader or Reader's Bench have ads?

Reader's Bench shows ads; Right PDF Reader does not.

### Which is updated more often, Right PDF Reader or Reader's Bench?

Right PDF Reader ships an update every 11 months, and Reader's Bench every 6 days. Most recently, Right PDF Reader was updated on October 13, 2026 and Reader's Bench on October 25, 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.*