GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer vs Fuel Check Manager
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.)
Fuel Check Manager
This aviation tool streamlines fuel and flight time calculations for pilots. It offers a quick fuel check calculator with reserve time computations and a flight time tracker. An Apple Watch companion app provides essential functions on the go.
- Fuel Check Calculator
- Flight Time Calculator
- Apple Watch Support
- 15-minute fuel check reminders
- Custom numeric keypad
- Burn Rate and Burnout time calculation
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Faster than an E6B, this Fuel Manager reduces the time it takes to do fuel check calculations to just a few seconds. It also calculates your flight time and has Apple Watch Support. Features an intuitive and efficient interface. Download now to improve your cockpit workflow! Three functions in one app. Fuel Check Calculator - Large print stopwatch for quick glances on lapsed time - Custom large numeric keypad for quick fuel entry - Calculates Burn Rate and Burnout time. - Calculates 3 Fuel Reserve times for Rotary & Fixed Wing IFR/VFR flights - 15-minute fuel check reminder notifications - Supports Landscape and Portrait mode for iPad devices Flight Time Calculator - Keep track of flight leg times in 10ths of an hour FLYT Time for Apple Watch - Minimally designed with single button action - Apple watch version of the Flight Time Calculator - Includes 15-minute fuel check notifications The Details Fuel Check Calculator Start by entering your beginning fuel number. Then, press the triangle button to start the timer. Once you are ready to calculate your Burn Rate and Reserve times, enter the ending fuel number then hit the "=" button to see the results. If you forget to close out your fuel check, no worries, the app will send a notification to your device (iPad, iPhone, or Apple Watch) after 15 minutes of starting your fuel check. To see the details of the calculation, tap on the center of the screen to display the detail window. Press the center of the display window to return to the main screen. To use the Flight Time calculator, press the "Lift Off" toggle switch to start and press it once more when you want to stop the clock and calculate the time in tenths of an hour. For example, 2.5 will mean two and a half hours. Swipe the sides of the app upward to view the manual calculation page. FLYT Time for Apple Watch Click the "Start" button to start the timer. When you're ready, press "Stop". FLYT Time will automatically calculate and display your flight time in tenths of an hour. For example, 1.5 means an hour and a half.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer at 4.7 against Fuel Check Manager's 3.6. GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (14K vs 7). Fuel Check Manager's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and price ($1.99 vs $6.99). On ads 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
GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer costs $6.99 and Fuel Check Manager $1.99 up front. GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Fuel Check Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.
GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer has 14K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer's written reviews are positive against 83% of Fuel Check Manager's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer ships an update weekly, Fuel Check Manager every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer | Fuel Check Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (14K ratings) — better | 3.6 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 68.7% of reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14K — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #24 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 12.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Good.iWare, Inc. | FLYT TOOLS LLC |
Customer experience
GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer
Fuel Check Manager
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
Fuel Check Manager
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
Fuel Check Manager
No in-app purchases
Questions
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