Comparison

GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer vs Actum Pro

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

Actum Pro

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Actum Pro turns transcript deadlines into a clear daily pace, helping court reporters, scopists, proofreaders, and transcriptionists decide what to work on today. Add each assignment’s estimated workload and deadline. Actum Pro calculates the pace needed to finish your active work on time and adjusts as your workload changes. Choose the measure that fits your work: • Pages for transcript production, scoping, or proofreading • Recorded minutes for audio or video transcription Court reporters can track writing separately from scoping. Writing progress does not count toward the daily scoping goal, while upcoming work remains visible for planning. ACTUM PRO LITE • Core daily pacing • Up to five active jobs • Role-aware production stages • Progress history and completed-job search • Backup, restore, and CSV export ACTUM PRO PREMIUM • Unlimited active jobs • Work Calendar and workload planning • “Can I Take This Job?” capacity preview • Search, sorting, and multi-job progress tools • Multi-proceeding jobs • Expanded notes, reminders, and workflow details Start with the essentials, then reveal more tools as your workload grows. Your saved information remains in the same app when your access level changes. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer3 screens
Actum Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Actum Pro at Free against GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer's $6.99. Actum Pro also leads on update cadence (daily vs weekly). GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer's advantage is chart position (#40 vs unranked). 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

Actum Pro 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 Actum Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer ships an update weekly, Actum Pro daily. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer versus Actum Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoodReader PDF Editor & ViewerActum Pro
Price$6.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (14K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings14K — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#40 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGood.iWare, Inc.DC Digital Limited Liability Company

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

Actum Pro

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
2 purchases

Actum Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Actum Pro Premium Monthly14 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Actum Pro Premium Annual14 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer free?
GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Actum Pro free?
Actum Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer or Actum Pro have ads?
Neither GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer nor Actum Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer or Actum Pro?
GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer ships an update weekly, and Actum Pro daily. Most recently, GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer was updated on November 9, 2026 and Actum Pro on November 6, 2026.

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