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Adobe Acrobat ReaderGoodReader
Freemium

Free to use; editing and conversion require a paid Adobe Acrobat subscription.

 Paid

Sold as a paid app through the Apple App Store.

Windows, macOS, Android, iOS iOS
  • Faithful rendering of complex PDFs and forms
  • Form filling, signing and annotation included free
  • PDF annotation and editing directly on iPad and iPhone
  • Built-in file management for many file types
  • Frequent prompts to upgrade to paid Acrobat
  • Large install compared with lightweight readers
  • Only available on Apple mobile devices
  • Paid app
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License: Proprietary License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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