GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer vs FTPL
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer
This app offers robust PDF editing and viewing capabilities, alongside comprehensive file management tools. It allows users to annotate PDFs, manage files from various cloud services, and secure sensitive data with advanced encryption. Enjoy a superior reading experience with features like PDF Reflow and split-screen viewing.
- PDF annotation and editing
- Extensive file format support
- Cloud service integration (Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.)
- AES-256 military-grade encryption
- Split-screen viewing for iPad
- File management and organization
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First released in 2009, GoodReader® is truly a veteran of the App Store. In the modern app business, it's not easy to stay relevant that long. We're proud to say that after 17 years and counting, we've been delivering wonderful updates with extraordinary new features. And we're going to keep doing that! GoodReader is a perfect combination of document-reading and file-managing capabilities. It's your one-stop shop for all your document needs on your iOS device. Use the app once, and you'll be hooked. Soon you'll be wondering how you ever managed to work without it. -= File Reading =- PDF, TXT, MS Office, iWork, HTML, pictures, music & audio-books, videos. This is what you can view in GoodReader, plus you can also annotate PDF files and edit TXT files. -= PDF Reading and Annotating =- PDF files is where GoodReader truly shines. Reading experience is so superior, it's hard to describe. To rephrase one of our customers' review, "try it, and you'll see." While you're at it, give our PDF Reflow feature a try. You'll be surprised how much better PDF reading goes when you don't have to scroll left/right all the time, for every single line of text. Annotating PDFs is another star feature of our app. Adding notes and drawings, highlighting text, and then sharing your annotated files or annotation summaries will be your main productivity and collaboration asset. -= File Management =- While reading files is a big part of GoodReader, it's not all it can do. It can also serve as a central hub for all your files, even those that can't be opened by GoodReader itself. It's like bringing your personal computer experience to your mobile device — easily managing huge collections of files and folders will make you forget you don't have your laptop around. -= Connecting =- Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, Box.com, WebDAV, SMB, FTP, SFTP — these are all accessible from inside GoodReader. Download, upload, and sync individual files or huge folder collections. -= Security =- With GoodReader, your data security steps up to the level previously only dreamt of. With Pro Pack®, our new set of professional-level super-features, you'll get AES-256, a military-grade encryption, for all your data, at a price of a cup of coffee! And it's completely independent from the built-in Apple's Data Protection, so even if a hacker steals and unlocks your device, your data will still be protected by another strong layer of security, our own. -= Multi-Windows =- Seamlessly view and manage multiple files simultaneously on iPad. -= Notes =- Capture ideas and comments while reading or studying a technical document without even leaving the app. Sort and group your notes into categories. (Note: Some features require a Pro Pack® subscription.)
FTPL
This app facilitates direct communication between airline pilot members and their federation. It enables members to submit reports, receive updates on news and events, and access emergency contact information.
- Submit working reports
- Receive direct feedback
- Access news and journals
- Emergency contact facility
- View activity feed
- Download newsletters
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FTPL est l'application officielle des membres de la Fédération Tunisienne Des Pilotes de Ligne. FTPL is the official member app of the Tunisian Federation of Airline Pilots. The FTPL app core objective is to improve two-way communication between pilot members and the Federation. FTPL app allows pilots to communicate with FTPL more directly, openly and effectively regarding various aspects of their working environment. The FTPL app allows pilots to submit working reports and information to FTPL at the touch of a button while being kept up to date with the latest news, journals, and events from their Federation. FTPL app also features a handy emergency contact facility via phone or SMS designed to assist members in the event of an accident or incident. Modules included within the app: Reports - Allows members to submit a variety of reports relating to their working environment, and receive direct feedback on reported issues. Emergency - Members can contact FTPL by telephone or SMS in the event of an emergency, and follow guidelines for aircrew in a step-by-step process. Activity Feed - All recent activity in one module Newsletters - The very latest company newsletters can be downloaded and read directly within the app in an online and offline environment. Journals - Committee information, safety advice, and other news can be downloaded to the app. Contacts - FTPL board and Staff contact details listed in one module. Other features are included within the app. FTPL app is designed to help to bring the Federation closer to members and allow members to take a much more active and influential role in making sure FTPL is run 'for pilots, by pilots'. Members only.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: FTPL at Free against GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer's $6.99. FTPL also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (14K vs 1). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
FTPL is free to download; GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer costs $6.99 up front. GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. FTPL asks for nothing beyond the download.
FTPL holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer has 14K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer ships an update weekly, FTPL every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer | FTPL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (14K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 68.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #32 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 12.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Good.iWare, Inc. | 2Way ehf |
Customer experience
GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer
FTPL
Bugs and requests
GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer
Reported bugs
3 issues- Syncing issues with cloud storage providers
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps
Requested features
5 requests- Continuous scrolling for better reading experience
- Improved search functionality with advanced filters
- Ability to set custom color schemes and themes
- Enhanced support for ebook formats like EPUB
- Streamlined annotation tools and workflow
FTPL
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer
- Pro Pack (monthly)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Pro Pack (annual)7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Auto Sync$59.99
- Pro Pack$89.99
FTPL
No in-app purchases
Questions
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