Comparison

GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer vs lovelyPDF

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

lovelyPDF

Features
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LovelyPDF is a simple document scanner app that helps you turn paper documents into clean A4 PDF files in just a few taps. Use your camera to scan bills, notes, forms, IDs, receipts, assignments, and office papers. LovelyPDF detects document edges, lets you capture multiple pages, and creates a neat PDF that is easy to save and share. Key features: Scan documents with your camera Create clean A4 PDF files Add multiple pages in one PDF Choose color, grayscale, or black and white output Share PDFs quickly on WhatsApp, email, and other apps Lightweight and easy to use Auto-delete protection: LovelyPDF is designed to keep your device clean. Saved files are automatically deleted after a limited time, so old documents do not stay on your phone unnecessarily. This helps reduce clutter and gives users more privacy for temporary scans. Why users may like LovelyPDF: Fast document to PDF workflow Simple scanner experience Clean PDF output Quick sharing Auto-delete for temporary documents and better privacy LovelyPDF is useful for students, office work, travel documents, receipts, application forms, and everyday paper scanning.

Screenshots

GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer3 screens
lovelyPDF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: lovelyPDF at Free against GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer's $5.99. lovelyPDF also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#49 vs unranked). On device support 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

lovelyPDF is free to download; GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer costs $5.99 up front. GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. lovelyPDF asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer versus lovelyPDF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoodReader PDF Editor & ViewerlovelyPDF
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (14K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings14K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#49 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGood.iWare, Inc.AADITYA RANA

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

lovelyPDF

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$2.991 Month
  • Pro Pack (annual)7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time2
  • Auto Sync$9.99
  • Pro Pack$79.99
None

lovelyPDF

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer free?
GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is lovelyPDF free?
lovelyPDF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer or lovelyPDF have ads?
lovelyPDF shows ads; GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer does not.

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