Comparison

GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer vs IssueOut

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

IssueOut

Features
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IssueOut — Everything you lend, under control. IssueOut is a simple, powerful inventory and lending tracker designed for individuals, teams, organizations, and businesses that need to keep track of items they lend to others. Add your equipment, tools, electronics, supplies, household items, or other property to your inventory and quickly see what is available, assigned, overdue, or returned. KEY FEATURES • Create and manage your inventory • Add photos, descriptions, asset tags, categories, model numbers, serial numbers, quantities, and notes • Quickly issue an item to a person • Use Quick Issue to assign multiple items at once • Track available, assigned, overdue, and returned items • Search and filter your inventory • Record borrower contact information and due dates • Optional signature capture when issuing property • Maintain item and return history • Generate and share PDF inventory reports • Import inventory to simplify setup • Scan supported QR codes to help enter item information • Create fun Wanted reminders for overdue items • Share return reminders by supported communication options • Personalize IssueOut with your profile and organization information • Light and dark appearance options Whether you're managing office equipment, tools, electronics, event gear, club equipment, neighborhood items, or things you lend to friends and family, IssueOut gives you one place to know where your property is and who has it. Everything you lend, under control.

Screenshots

GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer3 screens
IssueOut4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: IssueOut at Free against GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer's $6.99. IssueOut also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (daily vs weekly). GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer's advantage is chart position (#31 vs unranked). On ads, 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

IssueOut 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. IssueOut asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer ships an update weekly, IssueOut daily. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer versus IssueOut: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoodReader PDF Editor & ViewerIssueOut
Price$6.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (14K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings14K — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#31 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGood.iWare, Inc.MATTHEW WARREN GRAY

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

IssueOut

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
None

IssueOut

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 IssueOut free?
IssueOut is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer or IssueOut have ads?
Neither GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer nor IssueOut shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer or IssueOut?
GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer ships an update weekly, and IssueOut daily. Most recently, GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer was updated on October 17, 2026 and IssueOut on October 2, 2026.

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