Comparison

九方輸入法 iPad版 vs PDF Reader

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

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About

九方輸入法 iPad版

A user-friendly Chinese input method that doesn't require memorizing radicals. Learn it in minutes and type Chinese characters even if you forget stroke order. Supports Traditional Chinese and Hong Kong common characters.

Highlights
  • Easy to learn, no radical memorization
  • Supports Traditional Chinese/HK common characters
  • Traditional to Simplified character conversion
  • Cantonese/Mandarin homophone lookup
  • Dynamic/fixed associated words
  • Advanced features available via purchase
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九方輸入法是一種非常簡單、實用的中文輸入方式,它完全不必死記字根,只要明白了一個簡單的原理就永遠都記得;如果單對單教授,一至兩分鐘就可以學會,就算忘記了字的筆劃也能幫您打出需要的字。適合任何年齡、職業的人仕使用。 注意: 1. 必須開啟 九方的 "允許全權取用"。 2. 我們已改善和提供解決方法給「記憶體不足時,九方可能不能正常打開問題」。 詳情:http://q9tech.com/s/iosLowMem 功能: -支援繁體中文/香港常用字 -打中文繁體字出簡體字(例:體 > 体) -廣東同音/普通話同音檢字 -動態/固定關聯字 購買 進階功能: -可「下頁」選擇更多候選字 -關聯字 -輸入過的字自動調前 -顯示香港字

About

PDF Reader

Features
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Your essential, all-in-one document tool. PDF Reader-sign simplifies how you manage, read, and sign all your important files on iPhone and iPad. Say goodbye to complicated software and expensive subscriptions. High-Impact Features • E-Sign Documents Instantly: Sign any PDF document, form, or contract directly on your device with your finger or stylus. Fast, secure, and legally binding. • Fill Forms Easily: Quickly fill out PDF forms and save the completed document. • Universal File Viewer: Read and open all your essential files in one place: • PDFs n eBooks: Open and read all your documents and digital books. • Office Files: View popular Microsoft Office file types: .doc, .xls, and .ppt. • Images n Web: Easily view .png, .jpg, and .html web pages. • Simple n Reliable: Designed for speed. Just tap to open any file quickly with a clean, clear interface. Download PDF Reader-sign today to simplify document viewing and sign any file instantly!

Screenshots

PDF Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PDF Reader at none against 九方輸入法 iPad版's 2. PDF Reader also leads on device support (3 vs 1). 九方輸入法 iPad版's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 115 months). On price 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

Both are free to download. 九方輸入法 iPad版 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. PDF Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

九方輸入法 iPad版 ships an update every 3 months, PDF Reader every 115 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
九方輸入法 iPad版 versus PDF Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter九方輸入法 iPad版PDF Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews9.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 115 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQ9 Technology Company LimitAishvarya Sadasivam

In-app purchases

2 purchases

九方輸入法 iPad版

One-time2
  • 附加功能:聯想字Free
  • 九方 iOS 2年版$22.99
None

PDF Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 九方輸入法 iPad版 free?
九方輸入法 iPad版 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Reader free?
PDF Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 九方輸入法 iPad版 or PDF Reader have ads?
PDF Reader shows ads; 九方輸入法 iPad版 does not.
Which is updated more often, 九方輸入法 iPad版 or PDF Reader?
九方輸入法 iPad版 ships an update every 3 months, and PDF Reader every 115 months. Most recently, 九方輸入法 iPad版 was updated on October 21, 2026 and PDF Reader on October 10, 2026.

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