GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer vs Pilot ToolBox
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.)
Pilot ToolBox
This app simplifies flight planning and time management for pilots. It offers tools to calculate rest periods, off days, flight hours, and night flying times, designed by pilots for pilots to enhance efficiency and schedule control.
- Rest Time Calculator for multi-crew flights
- Off Day Calculator for planning personal time
- 24-hour Time Calculator with history
- Night Time Calculator for flight compliance
- User-friendly interface for pilots
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Your handy aviation toolbox — built by a pilot, for pilots. Pilot ToolBox helps you handle everyday flight chores without spreadsheets or guesswork: night hours, time math, rest planning, roster patterns, and quick reference tools for the line. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Night Time Calculator Calculate night flying time from departure and arrival airports, block times, and date — offline, ready when you need it. • Time Calculator with history Add and subtract times in 24-hour format for logbook totals. Keep a clear history, edit entries, and sum what you need. • Rest Time Calculator Plan in-flight rest for multi-crew / extended-range operations so rest periods stay organized and easy to check. • Off Day Calculator Work fixed on/off patterns (for example 5 on / 4 off)? See future work and off days so you can plan life around the roster. • ACN / PCN Check pavement compatibility before you go. • Dangerous Goods Look up UN numbers and drill codes when you need a quick reference. • NOTAM & METAR codes Decode abbreviations fast instead of digging through manuals. WHY PILOTS USE IT • Built for real airline workflows, not generic “aviation apps” • Clear, focused tools — open, calculate, done • Works alongside MyLog and Airport Notes if you already use them • Some advanced modules are available as optional in-app purchases Whether you are totaling hours for your logbook, planning rest on a long sector, or checking a code on the gate, Pilot ToolBox keeps the essentials in one place. Download Pilot ToolBox and simplify the calculations that eat into your day.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer at 4.7 against Pilot ToolBox's 3.0. GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Pilot ToolBox's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 69%) and price ($2.99 vs $5.99). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 $5.99 and Pilot ToolBox $2.99 up front. GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Pilot ToolBox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer has 14K ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of Pilot ToolBox'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, Pilot ToolBox every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer | Pilot ToolBox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | $2.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (14K ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 68.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #37 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Good.iWare, Inc. | Bahadir ARSLAN |
Customer experience
GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer
Pilot ToolBox
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
Pilot ToolBox
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer
- Pro Pack (monthly)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Pro Pack (annual)7 Days trial$17.991 Year
- Auto Sync$9.99
- Pro Pack$79.99
Pilot ToolBox
- Rest Time Calculator$1.99
Questions
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