GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer vs Savvy Time
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.)
Savvy Time
Effortlessly schedule across different time zones. Add multiple cities and see instant local times for any event, eliminating manual calculations. Features automatic daylight saving adjustments for accurate planning.
- Instant multi-city time conversion
- Automatic daylight saving adjustments
- Supports over 100,000 cities
- Real-time updates as you type
- Clean and reliable interface
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Compare times across cities and time zones, plan meetings, and keep the places you care about close at hand. • Add cities and time zones, then change a date or time to see the corresponding times everywhere. • Search 24,000+ places, with or without accents, or find a time zone by name or GMT offset. • Best time: in Working Hours view, see the hours that work for the most places, then tap to move every clock there. • Plan around daylight saving changes with automatic time-zone calculations. • Choose Compact or Standard layouts and pick what each place shows in Place Details. • Add One Place and Compare Places widgets to your Home Screen. One Place can show a Daylight or Working Hours track. On supported iPhones with iOS 27, a full-page Compare Places widget can show a track for each place. • Share a time comparison or add it to your calendar. • Use light, dark, or system appearance. • Send feedback from Settings with an optional screenshot. Savvy Time needs no account, and comparing times works offline. Free users can save four places. Existing saved places are preserved when updating and are included in iPhone and iPad backups. One Place widgets and small Compare Places widgets are free. Savvy Time Pro adds unlimited saved places, medium and large Compare Places widgets, the full-page Compare Places widget on supported iPhones with iOS 27, and an ad-free experience. Existing Ad-Free subscribers receive Pro access. New installations also receive a three-day ad-free welcome, which is separate from a subscription trial. Optional subscriptions Monthly subscriptions are billed immediately and have no free trial. Annual subscriptions offer a seven-day free trial for eligible customers; otherwise payment is charged when you subscribe. Localized prices, trial eligibility, and renewal terms are displayed before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled through your Apple account. Manage or cancel your subscription in Settings, and use Restore Purchases to restore eligible access. Lifetime Pro Where offered, Lifetime Pro unlocks the same iOS Pro benefits with one payment and no subscription or trial. Verified lifetime access works indefinitely offline. Restore using the Apple account that made the purchase. Refunds or revocations are applied on the next successful verification. Lifetime Pro does not cancel any separate subscription. Availability varies; the App Store shows your localized price before purchase. Terms of Use: https://savvytime.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://savvytime.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Savvy Time at Free against GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer's $6.99. Savvy Time also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (78% vs 69%). GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (14K vs 533). On update cadence, 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
Savvy Time 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 Savvy Time sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Savvy Time holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer has 14K ratings behind it against 533, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer's written reviews are positive against 78% of Savvy Time's.
GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer ships an update weekly, Savvy Time every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.
| Parameter | GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer | Savvy Time |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (14K ratings) | 4.9 (533 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 68.7% of reviews | 77.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14K — better | 533 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #44 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Good.iWare, Inc. | Savvy Time LLC |
Customer experience
GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer
Savvy Time
User reviews
GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer
From 14K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Excellent for reading and annotating PDFs
- 📚 Powerful file management and organization
- 💻 Seamless integration with cloud storage
- 🎨 Customizable reading experience
- ⚙️ Robust set of features and capabilities
Room to improve
- 🔒 Subscription model for some features
- 🔀 Cluttered interface after recent update
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 📁 Difficulty migrating files from older versions
- 🖌️ Lacking palm rejection and customizable Apple Pencil controls
Savvy Time
From 533 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Clean and simple user interface
- 💰 Free with no ads (historically)
- 🌍 Comprehensive timezone coverage
- 🎨 Color-coded daylight hours visualization
- 🔄 Easy to customize and reorder timezones
Room to improve
- 📢 Recently added ads (major user dissatisfaction)
- 🐛 Timezone calculation errors
- 🔒 Stuck on incorrect timezone (BST issue)
- ⚠️ Unreliable time accuracy for critical use
- 📜 Requires manual 'current time' selection
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
Savvy Time
Reported bugs
4 issues- Incorrect timezone offset calculations
- App stuck on BST with no update option
- PDT timezone showing wrong time
- Daylight saving time transitions not handled correctly
Requested features
4 requests- Widget option for quick access
- Auto-sync with device time
- Ability to display more timezones without scrolling
- Premium paid option for additional functionality
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
Savvy Time
- Pro Monthly (Legacy)7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Savvy Time Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- Savvy Time Pro Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro$34.99
Questions
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