Comparison

GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer vs EAA Events

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

EAA Events

This app provides comprehensive event information for aviation enthusiasts, allowing users to browse, filter, and search for activities, attractions, and exhibitors. Users can plan their visit by building a personalized itinerary and receive important notifications about schedule changes and weather.

Highlights
  • Event browsing and filtering
  • Searchable attractions and exhibitors
  • Personalized itinerary builder
  • Real-time notifications
  • Schedule change alerts
  • Weather updates
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Whether you come to fly or to watch, the official EAA Events app is a must-have for attendees who want the “World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration” at their fingertips! EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is our flagship seven-day event, in July at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and is the ultimate celebration of aviation. Features of the app include: View, filter, and search EAA AirVenture events, attractions, guest services, destinations, workshops, speakers, and exhibitors. Plan Your Visit & Build Your Itinerary Browse the schedule of events and create your own personal day-by-day, hour-by-hour itinerary so that you don’t miss the events, activities, and exhibitors. Upon downloading the app, you’ll need to enter your name and email address, then respond to the email confirmation message. Then you’ll be able to build your itinerary on the EAA Events desktop portal and view or adjust your itinerary from your mobile device. Notifications Receive in-app notifications regarding activities, weather, and important schedule changes from the app home screen or main navigation menu. You’ll find the most up-to-date news and information and can even have your mobile device notify you when notifications are published in the app. The EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 event in the app is sponsored by BendixKing.

Screenshots

GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer3 screens
EAA Events3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer at 69% against EAA Events's 14%. GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.5) and ads (none vs shown). EAA Events's advantage is price (Free vs $6.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On monetization model, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

EAA Events 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. EAA Events asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer has 14K ratings behind it against 102, 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 14% of EAA Events's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer ships an update weekly, EAA Events every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer versus EAA Events: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoodReader PDF Editor & ViewerEAA Events
Price$6.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (14K ratings) — better2.5 (102 ratings)
Positive reviews68.7% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings14K — better102
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#24 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGood.iWare, Inc.EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION, INC.

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%

EAA Events

All ratings78 ratings
Positive39.7%
Neutral7.7%
Negative52.6%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative78.6%

User reviews

GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer

From 14K App Store ratings

What 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

EAA Events

From 102 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Helpful for planning and scheduling
  • 👍 Useful for finding events and schedules
  • 👍 Good for notifications (weather, fly-overs)
  • 👍 Maps can be helpful
  • 👍 Improved significantly over years

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Login process broken/infinite loop
  • 🐛 App slow and battery hog
  • 🐛 Links not working
  • 🐛 Unsorted event times/duplicates
  • 🐛 No offline maps/GPS

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

EAA Events

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Login process does not complete
  • Event not listed in app
  • Links to log in do not work
  • Infinite login loop
  • Code expired, cannot get new code
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  • App opens to a blank screen
  • EAA radio cuts out, ads too loud/delayed
  • Map requires download each time
  • Search field does not find vendors
  • Login requires email link, not a code
  • App not working on iOS 18.5

Requested features

8 requests
  • Offline map functionality
  • Improved search tool
  • Interactive GPS map like old app
  • Ability to use EAA credentials for login
  • Fix duplicate event listings with all times
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  • Add map reference points
  • Allow app access on multiple devices with one login
  • Make app functional without login for basic info

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
None

EAA Events

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer free?
GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is EAA Events free?
EAA Events is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer or EAA Events?
GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer is rated higher. GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while EAA Events averages 2.5 from 102 ratings.
Do GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer or EAA Events have ads?
EAA Events shows ads; GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer does not.
Which is updated more often, GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer or EAA Events?
GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer ships an update weekly, and EAA Events every 5 months. Most recently, GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer was updated on October 22, 2026 and EAA Events on October 20, 2026.

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