Comparison

GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer vs Flight

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

Flight

This app helps flight crews accurately calculate flight time, duty time, and rest periods. It offers advanced features for long-haul operations and ensures compliance with aviation regulations. Designed for professional pilots, it provides a flexible and user-friendly solution for time-based calculations.

Highlights
  • Calculate flight time
  • Calculate duty time
  • Calculate rest periods
  • Configurable rest segments
  • Exclude time for accurate planning
  • Intuitive interface
Features
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Flight-Time II is a powerful and intuitive app designed exclusively for flight crews to calculate time intervals such as Flight Time, Duty Time, and more. Whether you’re tracking elapsed time, accumulated totals, or performing any time-based operations, Flight-Time II offers the tools you need to stay precise and compliant. This app includes advanced features for calculating in-flight rest periods, ideal for long-haul operations with 3 or 4 pilots. Configure 2 to 5 rest segments, and optionally exclude time after takeoff or before landing for more accurate planning. Built with the operational needs of professional flight crews in mind, Flight-Time II combines accuracy, flexibility, and ease of use in one complete solution. A subscription is required to use this app. All features and content are only accessible with an active subscription. — Annual auto-renewable subscription: $1.99 USD (or equivalent in your region). — The subscription includes all future updates, including new features and regulatory changes, during the active period. — Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer3 screens
Flight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer at 69% against Flight's 20%. GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). Flight's advantage is price (Free vs $6.99). On ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Flight 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 Flight sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer has 14K ratings behind it against 5, 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 20% of Flight's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer ships an update weekly, Flight every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer versus Flight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoodReader PDF Editor & ViewerFlight
Price$6.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (14K ratings) — better1.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews68.7% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14K — better5
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#77 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGood.iWare, Inc.Pedro Jose Villarroel Cuevas

Customer experience

GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer

All ratings13,805 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral2.3%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews1,843 reviews
Positive68.7%
Neutral7.9%
Negative23.4%

Flight

All ratings5 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

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

Flight

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
1 purchases

Flight

Subscriptions1
  • Auto Renewable Subscription$1.991 Year

Questions

Is GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer free?
GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Flight free?
Flight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer or Flight?
GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer is rated higher. GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Flight averages 1.0 from 5 ratings.
Do GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer or Flight have ads?
Neither GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer nor Flight shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer or Flight?
GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer ships an update weekly, and Flight every 3 months. Most recently, GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer was updated on November 12, 2026 and Flight on November 4, 2026.

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