PDF Reader - Editor & Viewer Reviews

by Tsui3075

I paid a one time version for more storage several years ago and I didn’t know that the files could not transfer to my new Iphone X from my old Iphone X (same model) this year. I still could do that one year ago. It used to restore files automatically, but not anymore. It created so much trouble. Now they require to subscript the Kdan cloud service to store the files according to PDFReader introduction. Some reviewers complained that it was hard to cancel their subscription. My husband backed up my old phone with PC and restored to my new phone. PDFReader on my new phone just showing freeze and could not complete the downloading. I realized that the paid app I purchased was not exist anymore, only the free one.

Per the instruction that showed on reviews, my husband followed the steps to restore my files, but they could not be open because they required me to subscript their cloud service to have more space. What a pain! My old paid app had more space for all my files. They deleted my paid app a few years later and asking for more money to replace. I think this is not the right way to do the business, made me feel I got cheated, so I would not suggest PDFReader to anyone.

by IkaikaHI

App keep closing by itself. Every time I click on the face icon in upper left, app just immediately shuts down. I signed up for the free version through KDAN simply to remove security from a PDF document, which was supposed to be included, and can’t even do that. Pop ups for ads for me to purchase other versions keep coming up and app closes. Terrible app, so disappointed. I wanted to it for ONE task which it said it included in the free version, can’t even do that nor access the rest properly without auto shut down. Please fix this.

by RealEbad

Was supposed to be a free basic app to view .pdfs but all you get are ads so it won’t even met you open a saved document without getting a full subscription.

Developers decision to limit prior users to 10 files completely locks down app with no warning. No way to delete or transfer files to reduce number to 10. If you figure out a way maybe 5 will be too many next week, so if you don’t want to spend $60 a year for an app, pick something else!

by Rubeniccus

I purchased the full version a while ago. PDFReader was working fine, until I’ve recently updated the OS on my Iphone, and boom, all the sudden PDFReader doesn’t work any more. When checking for “update” options there wasn’t any, instead they created a new duplicate app that’s not linked to the previous one, thus it’s a totally new app. I’m dissatisfied with PDFReader, even if I were to buy it again( which I won’t) ALL my PDFs and markups are now gone!

by Zelda Cassius

For a while now (I haven’t reviewed since I hoped it would be fixed by itself), the Browser History does update. The same with the Web Address Link. The pages do change in the tab, but the Web Address remains with the original link and the History doesn’t keep a history. Please fix these.

Also, like before, please allow a one-time payment. All I want is unlimited downloads, so I don’t want to pay for a subscription.

by Mommakban

I have the older version that I purchased (1 time purchase ). It won’t update. So I tried the free version just to see if I can access my files. It’s a totally different look. And has none of my files. How to I get my old PDFs ? And notes ? If I could at least open my old version and save my files somewhere else I’d be ok with that. But I can’t open it. It won’t update. Very frustrated......
After reading developers response I tried hooking my iPhone to pc and iTunes. PDF reader is not listed as one of the apps that I can file share with my computer. I’ve requested more help.

by Philosobee

PDFReader won’t let your iPad read text aloud to you unless you pay for the (VERY overpriced) subscription. This is an accessibility function that your iPad comes with! It works on ANY text you can select in ANY app. Unless the developers go out of their way to prevent you from using it in their app, that is. Another ableist company demanding that disabled people pay them to remove roadblocks that they didn’t need to put up in the first place — what a shock.

Aside from that, though, PDFReader is…fine. Has some useful tools (scanning, signing forms, etc.), but I mostly wanted it for annotating PDFs and found switching between scrolling, highlighting, and writing just too fiddly and tedious for that purpose.

by Retired_Marine_30_4

I purchased PDFReader when it was a standalone app not a subscription and now it’s useless, hate companies that do this bait and switch crap and try an force you to subscription model. don’t give your money to subscription model companies they are a big fat RIPOFF. I give it ZERO STARS BECAUSE it’s WHAT IT DESERVES FOR BAIT AND SWITCH outrageously priced.
I never ever give my money to any company that goes subscription model. Eventually all companies in subscription model will fail when people stop subscribing or go broke paying for every subscription app they download. Not worth it keep your money
Developer why should I contact you about the new app when I told you I would not pay for a subscription

by ITfuture

I started one year subscription 2 days ago and supposedly it will be free to try for 7 days but was charged the full amount 2 days later. Also despite the $59 per year, you realize later that you still have to pay for everything such as converting document or faxing... you will still have to purchase “CREDITS” to use any of the premium features, so despite $59 you still have to pay to fax or convert document or use other premium features, so why do you charge annually $59 ? This is the worst false advertising scheme I have ever seen. Where does it say in your advertisement that you will still have to pay for all premium feature AFTER you pay $59 per year. No one like to be treated this way. No matter how good you product is, it is misleading and I will never recommend or stay with you

by Laurenpbray

Don’t waste your money! Downloaded PDFReader but it wouldn’t open my document. Immediately deleted app and contact customer service and Apple to cancel subscription. No response. They charged my account $65. I’ve contacted the developers on several platforms and after a week I have received no response. Phone carrier said I need to take it up with PDFReader developer but they never respond. I’m starting to think that this is just a scam app to get money and don’t really offer a service. DONT DOWNLOAD PDFReader!

by FrankieZY

Now if you don’t have Push Notifications turned on, you get a permanent red “1” on your home page. I tried turning notifications on to clear the alert and then turn them back off and it comes right back on.

I don’t enable push notifications for “special offers, stories or tips” none of those appeal to me enough that I want to see them on my Lock Screen or receive any kind of alert. If this doesn’t go away soon, I’ll just try to find another app to open PDFs with

by Salirp

Hi.
In older versions, it was possible to insert a pdf into your pdf reader which has been highlighted using other apps(like Documents) and then extract highlights using your Share>>Summary option. But now it doesnt work and what comes out using this procedure is a text with page numbers and not “extracted highlighted texts”. Would you plz help me with this?

by Mysarek

Had PDFReader for years and it did its job. The free version was all I needed for basic stuff.

Then yesterday I noticed my phone icon constantly spinning when I was online. A little too much. Well after poking about, I noticed that PDFReader had been draining my battery because it was “open” for 4 hours and 37 minutes. I hadn’t opened PDFReader in a few weeks!

I don’t download often and they’re just documents related to bar prep and maybe the occasional random document, nothing sinister. I don’t know what happened but I had to delete PDFReader . That’s creepy man. Nope.

by Romancepsychopath123

I love that I can download a class PDF and edit them on PDFReader! As a student that’s all I really needed so I’m pleased that the bare minimum is free.

If I had to give one complaint it would be the functioning of the voice over that reads the document for you. When I change the speed of the voice over, after listening to it 2 to 3 pages in, I’ll find that I need it to read at a faster pace. But, when I change the speed it starts again at page 1. I’ve tried to highlight and select “speak” on my iPhone but it doesn’t work.

Other than that PDFReader is exactly what I needed and the voice over would have just been an added bonus.

by Ignacioreynoso

PDFReader works miracles, super easy to use, you can modify PDFs cut pages off put them back together with ease, and you need no experience. Faxes documents anywhere, I literally depended on PDFReader to fax super important documents and it worked every time, never let me down. I just got hit with a $70+ after the trial period ended but it was refused by my bank. The prices to fax directly from your phone are fair or cheaper than driving to a local business. If they had lower membership prices I would give it a five star.

by Imbeingcensored

Clear, easy to read on page. Only problem is that sometimes it won’t open the requested file and I have to go back and retrieve it from my email. Not a major problem, just an annoyance.

by Alchemist64

All I use this for is reading and editing PDF ebooks and such for school. PDFReader loads fast, searches an entire textbook as fast as my laptop and lets me edit within the text. And it's all free!

by Ocasocorte

I particularly like being able to scroll down quickly without having to flip pages.

by Captain Zarkoff

Great PDF editor with impressive OCR capabilities. It can even OCR Classical Chinese (vertical) from the camera.

I’m a historian and this is where I put all my research materials. It can handle a wide range of formats and I find the markup functions easier than in Adobe.a

by Akba Ali

I think this is one of the best pdf reader for iOS version. One thing you must remember that the resolution must match with different sets like mobile screen iPad screen etc. Otherwise it is best of all.

by Surfersmurfette

This company does not give you the correct information on how to cancel your subscription even after contacting their “customer service” department. Before you subscribe, be aware that you have to cancel your subscription within the allotted time or it will auto renew each month. To cancel on your iPhone, you have to go through Settings then Apple ID so you can view and then cancel this subscription.

by Angel-iq

You can download files easily, search for text, highlight text, as well as all of the basic functions. However, it is difficult to email multiple documents. You have to individually email them, which is problematic if you want to send multiple files.

by RETRAC65

This is a great app to use for PDF documents and scanning. Makes it easy to email anything on PDF from your phone. Recommend using PDFReader as a priority for business, home and personal use.

by Muke38

PDFReader does everything I need done with documents, especially the small files that get lost everywhere else. I know where to keep stuff and how to keep it orderly.

by Mfitzpat8111

This cuts above the competition. If you want a full service old style pdf for your apple like the old days, this is the application for you. Like the old days, this pdf enhances your apple just like the old days, it’s come full circle ladies and gentlemen. You need this product.

by LemImac27

PDFReader is great!! Work good.. You can edit the file the downloaded.. Create folder, rename files.. Would be nice if they can update it so would be able to sign any PDF file or form...

by Karris828

I am using the free version. All I need is a pdf reader that will track where I’m at in reading a pdf book. This is very nice. Hope I can continue using a free version. Other features seem very interesting though I don’t currently have need of them.

by Wolftribe4

I’ve used other apps before but PDFReader is hands down the easiest and user friendly app to keep all the important files safe