Comparison

GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer vs Swift Pilot Logbook

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
Currently charting
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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.)

About

Swift Pilot Logbook

This app simplifies flight logging with an intuitive interface and automatic cloud synchronization. It offers automated night time calculations and easy import/export of previous flight data. A free tier is available for new pilots.

Highlights
  • Automated night time calculation
  • Cloud synchronization
  • Previous experience import
  • Customizable PDF export
  • Intuitive user interface
Features
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Swift Logbook is the most advanced Electronic Pilot Logbook for an affordable price and completely Free for new pilots with less than 300 hours of total time.  With the modern technology of user interface design, adding flight details could not be easier. Thanks to the automatic cloud synchronisation, you don’t have to worry about backing up your data, it does it automatically for you. To make your Logbook experience easier, Night time calculation is fully automated and with the most accurate night formula. With our ‘Previous Experience Manager’, you can easily add as many previous logbooks as you have. It helps you importing your logbook data from another app or a custom spreadsheet in just a few minutes. You can also export your data in any PDF format you wish. Our app is super-efficient and customer orientated, to make sure we deliver the best service and experience for an affordable price. We offer a trial period for you to test it yourself, with no commitment if you’re not satisfied. Payments and Subscriptions Subscription payments will be charged to your Apple Account once you confirm your purchase. Subscription automatically renews at the end of your current subscription period, unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours prior to end of the current period. Terms of Service: https://swiftlogbook.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://swiftlogbook.com/privacy/

Screenshots

GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer3 screens
Swift Pilot Logbook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Swift Pilot Logbook at Free against GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer's $6.99. Swift Pilot Logbook also leads on review sentiment (96% vs 69%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 21) and chart position (#27 vs unranked). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Swift Pilot Logbook 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 and Swift Pilot Logbook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer against 4.5 for Swift Pilot Logbook. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer has 14K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer's written reviews are positive against 96% of Swift Pilot Logbook's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer versus Swift Pilot Logbook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoodReader PDF Editor & ViewerSwift Pilot Logbook
Price$6.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (14K ratings) — better4.5 (21 ratings)
Positive reviews68.7% of reviews95.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14K — better21
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#27 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB112 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGood.iWare, Inc.Aero Notion Limited

Customer experience

GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer

All ratings13,805 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral2.3%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews1,840 reviews
Positive68.7%
Neutral7.9%
Negative23.4%

Swift Pilot Logbook

All ratings21 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive95.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.3%

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

Swift Pilot Logbook

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Pack (monthly)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Pro Pack (annual)7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time2
  • Auto Sync$59.99
  • Pro Pack$89.99
2 purchases

Swift Pilot Logbook

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$7.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$79.991 Year

Questions

Is GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer free?
GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Swift Pilot Logbook free?
Swift Pilot Logbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer or Swift Pilot Logbook?
GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer is rated higher. GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Swift Pilot Logbook averages 4.5 from 21 ratings.
Do GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer or Swift Pilot Logbook have ads?
Neither GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer nor Swift Pilot Logbook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer or Swift Pilot Logbook?
GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer ships an update weekly, and Swift Pilot Logbook weekly. Most recently, GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer was updated on October 30, 2026 and Swift Pilot Logbook on October 24, 2026.

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