# PDF Reader Pro vs FineReader Pro

The clearest difference is price: PDF Reader Pro at $19.99 against FineReader Pro's $59.99. PDF Reader Pro also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). FineReader Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On monetization model, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

PDF Reader Pro costs $19.99 and FineReader Pro $59.99 up front. PDF Reader Pro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per year. FineReader Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

FineReader Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FineReader Pro has 1.3K ratings behind it against 222, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of PDF Reader Pro's written reviews are positive against 81% of FineReader Pro's.

PDF Reader Pro ships an update every 2 months, FineReader Pro monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Reader Pro | FineReader Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$19.99** | $59.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (222 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-pro-signedit-pdf/id883101890/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/finereader-pro-pdf-scanner/id946930094/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 222 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 68.8% of reviews | **80.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#90** | #155 |
| Size | 180 MB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PDF Technologies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1263126485) | [ABBYY USA Software House Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/347345477) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Reader Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-pro-signedit-pdf/id883101890)

**Currently charting:** #90 Top Paid · Business (US App Store)

This app allows users to read, edit, annotate, sign, convert, and fill out PDF documents on their mobile devices. It offers features like text editing, image modification, page management, and OCR capabilities, making it a comprehensive tool for PDF management.

**Highlights:** Edit PDF text and images, Annotate with highlights, notes, and drawings, Sign PDFs with custom signatures, Convert PDFs to Word, Excel, and more, Fill out interactive PDF forms, OCR scanned documents, Merge, split, and reorder PDF pages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Add 2-Device · Advanced Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Add Devices · Advanced Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| PDF Pro · AI Annual | $79.99 | per year |
| Convert PDF to Office Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly
- 🚀 Efficient file management
- 💡 Useful annotation tools
- 👍 Seamless cloud integration
- 🚀 Fast performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔒 Unreliable security features
- 💡 Limited text editing capabilities
- 🐛 Conversion issues (PDF to Word)
- 💡 Missing merge/reorder PDF functions

**Reported bugs**

- Corrupted PDF files after updates
- Disappearing files and loss of organization
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Unreliable PDF form filling
- Unexpected app crashes

**Requested features**

- Add undo/redo functionality
- Improve OCR accuracy
- Introduce password protection for PDFs
- Allow custom folder colors
- Enhance browser integration (history, new tabs)


### FineReader Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/finereader-pro-pdf-scanner/id946930094)

**Currently charting:** #155 Top Paid · Business (US App Store)

Transform your mobile device into a powerful scanner. Capture documents, books, and photos, then convert them into editable text or high-quality PDFs. Share, annotate, and organize your scanned files with advanced AI features.

**Highlights:** Scan documents and photos to PDF/JPEG, Offline and online OCR for text extraction, Support for 183 languages, Cloud storage integration, Live text recognition, Automatic document classification, Annotate and secure PDFs

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Best scanning and OCR app
- 🚀 Fast and efficient scanning
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 💯 Accurate OCR and text recognition
- 🔒 Secure cloud integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 📦 Limited file management features
- 🔍 Inconsistent edge detection and cropping
- 🔄 Slow server-based processing
- 💰 Expensive for the features provided

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Issues with multi-page document handling
- Unreliable cloud sync and file saving
- Poor performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to manually adjust cropping and page borders
- Bulk file management and organization options
- Offline OCR processing without cloud dependency
- Support for more page sizes and document types


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Reader Pro free?

PDF Reader Pro costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is FineReader Pro free?

FineReader Pro costs $59.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PDF Reader Pro or FineReader Pro?

FineReader Pro is rated higher. PDF Reader Pro averages 4.3 out of 5 from 222 ratings, while FineReader Pro averages 4.7 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do PDF Reader Pro or FineReader Pro have ads?

PDF Reader Pro shows ads; FineReader Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Reader Pro or FineReader Pro?

PDF Reader Pro ships an update every 2 months, and FineReader Pro monthly. Most recently, PDF Reader Pro was updated on September 24, 2026 and FineReader Pro on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, PDF Reader Pro or FineReader Pro?

PDF Reader Pro currently peaks at #90 in the App Store charts, and FineReader Pro at #155. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*