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PDF Expert vs PDF Reader Pro: catalog facts
PDF Expert	PDF Reader Pro
Freemium Reading and basic annotation are free. Editing features require a paid plan.	Freemium Free to download; advanced features and AI credits are paid.
macOS, iOS	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
Genuine text and image editing inside the PDF, not just annotation Very fast on large documents, with a polished Apple-native interface	Broad feature set: editing, conversion, OCR, forms and signing Available on all major desktop and mobile platforms
macOS and iOS only Editing, OCR and conversion require a paid subscription or licence	Many features and AI tools require payment AI features use a credit system
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 September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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