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GoodReader vs UPDF: catalog facts
GoodReaderUPDF
Paid

Sold as a paid app through the Apple App Store.

Freemium

Free to try, with paid plans for the full feature set.

iOS Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web
  • PDF annotation and editing directly on iPad and iPhone
  • Built-in file management for many file types
  • Apps for desktop and mobile platforms
  • Editing, OCR, conversion and redaction in one app
  • Only available on Apple mobile devices
  • Paid app
  • Proprietary, with full features behind a paid plan
  • The AI features rely on an online service
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Web application
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

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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