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GoodReader vs PDF Expert: catalog facts
GoodReader	PDF Expert
Paid Sold as a paid app through the Apple App Store.	Freemium Reading and basic annotation are free. Editing features require a paid plan.
iOS	macOS, iOS
PDF annotation and editing directly on iPad and iPhone Built-in file management for many file types	Genuine text and image editing inside the PDF, not just annotation Very fast on large documents, with a polished Apple-native interface
Only available on Apple mobile devices Paid app	macOS and iOS only Editing, OCR and conversion require a paid subscription or licence
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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