GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer vs CAPTAIN'S LOG
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.)
CAPTAIN'S LOG
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CAPTAIN'S LOG — Pilot Checklist with a reminder function. Essentially a Pocket Diary for pilots to note down all the important details of the flight The professional pilot checklist app built for the flight deck. Clean, fast, and distraction-free — exactly what you need when it counts. Whether you're flying short-haul or long-haul, Captain's Log keeps your Pre-Flight, Departure, and Landing checklists organised and ready. Built around real airline workflows, every section is designed to match how pilots actually work. CHECKLISTS • Pre-Flight, Departure, and Landing checklists in one place • Watch alerts for critical items that need your attention • Create, edit, and customise checklists to match your operation • Share checklists with your crew UTC DEPARTURE COUNTDOWN • Set your departure time in Zulu (UTC) with date selection • Live countdown with colour-coded urgency warnings • Set a 3-hour pre-departure alarm — syncs automatically to Apple Watch • Crew reporting, boarding, EATL, APU and door timing reminders built in CREW REST CALCULATOR • Calculate minimum rest for crew sizes of 2, 3 or 4 • Set duty period and get rest requirements instantly FLIGHT DETAILS • Departure, Performance and Arrival data sheets in one view • V-speeds, weight figures, fuel, SID, route and airway fields • Free-form notes section for anything else you need FLIGHT LOG • Record Off Block, Takeoff, Landing and On Block times in UTC • Log departure and arrival ICAO codes and fuel figures • Full history of completed checklist sessions BUILT FOR PROFESSIONALS • Dark and light mode — optimised for low-light cockpit environments • Face ID / Passcode lock to protect your flight data • iCloud backup and restore — switch devices without losing anything • No subscriptions. No ads. One purchase, yours forever. Download Captain's Log and bring your flight deck into the digital age.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CAPTAIN'S LOG at none against GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer's 4. CAPTAIN'S LOG also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and price ($6.99 vs $9.99). On ads and 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
GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer costs $6.99 and CAPTAIN'S LOG $9.99 up front. GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. CAPTAIN'S LOG asks for nothing beyond the download.
GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer ships an update weekly, CAPTAIN'S LOG every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer | CAPTAIN'S LOG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6.99 — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (14K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #33 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Good.iWare, Inc. | Vidhan Shringare |
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
CAPTAIN'S LOG
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
CAPTAIN'S LOG
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer free?
Is CAPTAIN'S LOG free?
Do GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer or CAPTAIN'S LOG have ads?
Which is updated more often, GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer or CAPTAIN'S LOG?
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