PDF Viewer Pro
ActiveOverview
PDF Viewer Pro is a PDF management application that enables viewing, annotating, editing, and sharing PDF documents. It supports scanning to create PDFs, night mode reading, and collaboration features. Targeted at individual users and teams handling PDFs for study, work, or presentations.
Key Features
- PDF Viewing and Search - View, search, and navigate PDF documents with night mode and extended zooming.
- Annotation Tools - Mark up PDFs with comments, drawings, highlights, and stylus support.
- Document Editing - Edit forms, signatures, metadata, permissions, and non-destructive image edits.
- Scanning to PDF - Capture photos or scan content to generate PDF files.
- Presentation Mode - Display PDFs on external screens or projectors without UI elements.
- Collaboration Features - Share and review PDFs with teams.
- File Management - Quick file search and organization.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Basic viewing, search, annotations, and file management. |
| Pro Pack | $9.99/year or $2.99/3 months | Advanced editing, collaboration, presentation mode, metadata editing, and custom settings. |
Platforms & Requirements
Available on iOS (iPad, iPhone), macOS, and Android (phones, tablets, Chromebooks). Supports external display connections on iOS for presentations. No specific minimum requirements detailed; free core features across platforms with Pro upgrades.
Integrations & Ecosystem
- Apple TV mirroring
- External displays/projectors
- Stylus pen support
- PNG/JPG image import and markup
- Document sharing for collaboration
- Export annotations
Alternatives
| App | Difference |
|---|---|
| PDF Reader Pro | Offers broader editing like OCR, encryption, and multi-format conversion but limits free version to 10 pages. |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | Provides similar viewing and annotations with stronger cloud integration but requires subscriptions for advanced edits. |
| Foxit PDF Reader | Focuses on lightweight performance across desktop/mobile with comparable annotation tools but different pricing models. |
| GoodNotes | Emphasizes handwriting and note-taking on iPad with PDF import, less focused on general editing. |
Reputation
Users appreciate its ease of use for viewing, annotating, and basic editing across platforms, with the free version suiting casual needs.24 The Pro Pack adds value for advanced users through features like presentation mode and collaboration, though some note limitations in free conversion pages.5 Overall, it receives positive feedback for productivity gains in team and individual workflows.17
Sources (7)
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pdfviewer.prodoc&hl=en_US
- https://sourceforge.net/software/product/PDF-Viewer-Pro/
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pspdfkit.viewer
- https://www.macstories.net/reviews/pdf-viewer-offers-a-pro-pack-with-advanced-pdf-editing-and-collaboration-tools/
- https://pdf.wondershare.com/top-pdf-software/pdf-reader-pro-review.html
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXyuNMWRsC0
- https://www.softwareadvice.com/bi/pdf-reader-pro-profile/reviews/