GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer
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Profile based on reviews and description
- Profile analysed
- Jun 22, 2026
- App updated
- Oct 1, 2026
Store sources
- App Store · Store data seen: Oct 18, 2026 · Recently checked
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What it actually doesFirst released in 2009, GoodReader® is truly a veteran of the App Store.
Actually does
- ✓PDF viewer35% of reviews
- ✓File manager
- ✓PDF editor15% of reviews
- ✓Document Management20% of reviews
- ✓Cloud sync15% of reviews
- ✓iPad-optimized15% of reviews
- ✓Text-to-speech10% of reviews
- ✓Subscription50% of reviews
- ✓Dark mode(bonus)5% of reviews
Claimed, but not confirmed by reviews
- ⚠File sharing
- ⚠File encryption
- ⚠Audio recorder
- ⚠Video player
Common complaints
- ✗Critical bugs after updates (app won't open or crashes)27% of mentions
«They broke the app, doesn't open on iPhone»
- ✗Loss of files and access to features after update20% of mentions
«Terrible... all my files disappeared after the update»
- ✗Aggressive monetization (switching from one-time purchase to mandatory subscription, recharging for previously purchased features)35% of mentions
«After the update the lifetime subscription disappeared and now it's asking to pay for a yearly subscription again»
- ✗Performance degradation (slow menu loading, blurry text while scrolling)15% of mentions
«Version 5 became more sluggish after the design change»
- ✗PDF display issues (blank pages, images not loading)10% of mentions
«PDF file - half the images can't load»
What people praise
- ★Great PDF reading experience and intuitive interface
«It does exactly what I want, has nice and extremely intuitive interface»
- ★Convenient cloud storage synchronization
«Very easy to sync with cloud storage to keep your library at hand»
- ★Powerful PDF annotation capabilities
«This is best app for read pdf»
- ★Rich functionality and excellent features
«Pleasant interface and excellent functionality»
- ★No alternatives for comprehensive PDF work on iOS
«There's simply nothing comparable for working with PDF on the horizon»