Comparison

GreatReader vs PDF Reader

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

GreatReader

A straightforward PDF reader for iPhone and iPad with a simple interface. Easily access recently read documents, crop pages for better viewing, and navigate using document outlines. Zoom with a double tap and enjoy automatic screen fitting.

Highlights
  • iPhone and iPad support
  • Simple User Interface
  • Reading history
  • Page cropping
  • Document outline navigation
  • Double-tap zoom
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This is a "great" PDF reader designed for both iPhone and iPad. Features: ◆ Support for iPhone and iPad ◆ Not complicated Support your reading experience with simple User Interface. ◆ Recently read books Show your reading histories. Therefore you can find books that you read recently. ◆ Cropping Crop page merging to show contents bigger automatically. ◆ Outline Show current document structure so that you can see your position and move around easily. ◆ No more pinch in/out. Zoom in/out with double tap. Fit document to device size automatically when rotating.

About

PDF Reader

Features
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PDF Reader: Convert & Edit is your all-in-one solution for managing PDF files on iPhone and iPad. Easily read, convert, edit, merge, split, compress, and sign PDF documents with powerful tools designed for productivity. - Key Features Read PDFs smoothly, even large files. Convert documents to PDF and export with ease. Edit text, highlight, and annotate PDFs. Sign and draw PDF forms quickly. Merge or split PDF files in seconds. Compress PDFs to save storage and share faster. Organize & share documents via email. - Why Choose Us? Fast and intuitive interface. Professional tools in one app. Secure, private, and reliable. - Download now and make PDF management simple, fast, and effective!

Screenshots

GreatReader4 screens
PDF Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: PDF Reader at 2 against GreatReader's —. GreatReader's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.6). On price and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
GreatReader versus PDF Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGreatReaderPDF Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 2 months
Ads—Yes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Devices—iPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShohei MiyamotoCuong Kieu Van

In-app purchases

None

GreatReader

No in-app purchases

None

PDF Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GreatReader free?
GreatReader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PDF Reader free?
PDF Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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