# PDF Reader vs eBooks Pro

The clearest difference is price: PDF Reader at Free against eBooks Pro's $4.99. PDF Reader also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 50%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). eBooks Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

PDF Reader is free to download; eBooks Pro costs $4.99 up front. PDF Reader sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and eBooks Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for PDF Reader against 4.8 for eBooks Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 8 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of PDF Reader's written reviews are positive against 50% of eBooks Pro's.

PDF Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, eBooks Pro every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Reader | eBooks Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-mini-version/id898564035/reviews)** | [4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ebooks-pro-epub-and-pdf-reader/id6448806720/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 50 MB | 461 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [绪强 任](https://appshunter.io/developer/898564038) | [Kairoos Solutions SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/978066434) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-mini-version/id898564035)

This app allows you to read various document formats like PDF, EPUB, and CHM on your iPhone and iPad. It supports file import, text search, annotation, and even previewing MS Office files and videos. A simple to-do list and auto-save reading progress are also included.

**Highlights:** Reads PDF, CHM, EPUB, TXT files, PDF annotation and text search, File import via Files, Airdrop, iTunes, web, MS Office and video file preview, Simple To-Do list functionality, Auto-save reading progress

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reader App donate | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dropbox Support | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ad | $4.99 | one-time |
| Todo donate | $7.99 | one-time |
| Todo donate | $14.99 | one-time |


### eBooks Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ebooks-pro-epub-and-pdf-reader/id6448806720)

This app is a versatile eBook reader supporting numerous file formats including EPUB, PDF, and documents. It offers editing capabilities, cloud integration, customizable reading options, and an AI assistant for summaries and translations. Organize your library with ease and enjoy a personalized reading experience.

**Highlights:** Supports EPUB, PDF, TXT, DOCX, and more, Edit documents directly within the app, Import/export from cloud services, Customizable themes and font sizes, AI-powered summaries and translations, Interactive annotations and form filling

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| eBooks Pro Full AI Assistant | $1.99 | per month |
| eBooks Pro Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| eBooks Pro Upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Reader free?

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

### Is eBooks Pro free?

eBooks Pro costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

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

PDF Reader is rated higher. PDF Reader averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while eBooks Pro averages 4.8 from 8 ratings.

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

Neither PDF Reader nor eBooks Pro shows ads.

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

PDF Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, and eBooks Pro every 8 days. Most recently, PDF Reader was updated on November 1, 2026 and eBooks Pro on November 3, 2026.

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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.*