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GoodReaderAdobe Acrobat Reader
Paid

Sold as a paid app through the Apple App Store.

 Freemium

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

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

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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