# PDF Reader vs Document Reader and Editor

The clearest difference is ads: PDF Reader at none against Document Reader and Editor's shown. PDF Reader also leads on ratings volume (91 vs 4) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). Document Reader and Editor's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 4.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Document Reader and Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Document Reader and Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Reader has 91 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Reader | Document Reader and Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-edit-and-storage/id889642590/reviews) | **[4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/document-reader-and-editor/id1626613848/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **91** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 46.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 135 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ABV Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/595885253) | [Bhavik Savaliya](https://appshunter.io/developer/668085657) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-edit-and-storage/id889642590)

Easily view, edit, search, and annotate PDF documents. This software helps manage your daily work needs by supporting multiple document formats and offering convenient sharing and printing options.

**Highlights:** View PDF documents, Text search within PDFs, Annotate documents, Document management, Support multiple formats, Share and print PDFs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly VIP | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual VIP | $14.49 | per year |


### Document Reader and Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/document-reader-and-editor/id1626613848)

Manage all your documents digitally in one place on your mobile device. This app allows you to view and save various file types, including PDFs, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, text, and zip files, without needing separate applications.

**Highlights:** View recent files, Access gallery within the app, Save files directly, Open PDF files, Open Word files, View PowerPoint presentations, Handle Excel files, Open text files, Save and view zip files

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Document Reader and Editor Pro | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Reader free?

PDF Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Document Reader and Editor free?

Document Reader and Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PDF Reader or Document Reader and Editor?

Document Reader and Editor is rated higher. PDF Reader averages 4.0 out of 5 from 91 ratings, while Document Reader and Editor averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do PDF Reader or Document Reader and Editor have ads?

Document Reader and Editor shows ads; PDF Reader does not.

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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.*