GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer Downloads & RevenueGoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer · App Store
GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer is #18 in Productivity Paid in China and charting in 30 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 9 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
DeveloperGood.iWare, Inc.
CategoryProductivity
Price6.99 USD
Released
Rating★ 4.7 (14k)
Version6.0.1238
Age rating4+
First seen by us
24 Sep 2026
24 Sep 2026Installs (est.)1M+ worldwide
GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer update history & changes
Last change · 31 events since 7 May 2014Full timeline ↓📈Hit #1📈Entered the top 10💰Price rise💰Price rise📦Updated to version 6.0.1238🆕First spotted by AppInsider📦Version 6.0.1230🆕Released on the App Store
Full timeline · 31 events
- 📈GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer hit #1Top Paid · Productivity · ZA
- 📈GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer entered the top 10Top Paid · Productivity · PH
- 📈GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer hit #1Top Paid · Productivity · MX
- 📈GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer hit #1Top Paid · Productivity · CO
- 📈GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer hit #1Top Paid · Productivity · AR
- 💰GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer: price rise6.99 EUR → 7.99 EUR · DE
- 📈GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer hit #1Top Paid · Productivity · ID
- 💰GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer: price rise1000.00 JPY → 1100.00 JPY · JP
- 💰GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer: price rise5.99 USD → 6.99 USD · US
- 💰GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer: price rise190.00 TWD → 220.00 TWD · TW
- 💰GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer: price rise299.99 TRY → 399.99 TRY · TR
- 💰GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer: price rise199.00 THB → 249.00 THB · TH
- 💰GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer: price rise79.00 SEK → 99.00 SEK · SE
- 💰GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer: price rise24.99 SAR → 29.99 SAR · SA
- 💰GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer: price rise499.00 RUB → 599.00 RUB · RU
- 💰GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer: price rise6.99 EUR → 7.99 EUR · 4 countries
- 💰GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer: price rise129.00 MXN → 149.00 MXN · MX
- 💰GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer: price rise9900.00 KRW → 11000.00 KRW · KR
- 💰GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer: price rise599.00 INR → 699.00 INR · IN
- 💰GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer: price rise119000.00 IDR → 149000.00 IDR · ID
- 💰GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer: price rise5.99 GBP → 6.99 GBP · GB
- 💰GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer: price rise38.00 CNY → 48.00 CNY · CN
- 💰GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer: price rise7.99 CAD → 9.99 CAD · CA
- 💰GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer: price rise39.90 BRL → 49.90 BRL · BR
- 💰GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer: price rise22.99 AED → 24.99 AED · AE
- 📦GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer updated to version 6.0.1238• Fixed the bug that caused incorrect displaying of PDF Outlines (Table of Contents).
Was New in 6.0:
GoodReader 6 is here! Explore our powerful new features and workflow enhancements:
• MULTI-WINDOW SUPPORT: Seamlessly view and manage multiple files simultaneously on iPad.
• INTUITIVE DRAG-AND-DROP: Move files and folders into and out of the app instantly. Skip the Import from Files dialog—just drag a downloaded file directly into GoodReader.
• MAC COMPATIBILITY: Enjoy the full GoodReader experience on your Mac.
• PDF ANNOTATIONS: Undo/Redo and Copy/Paste capabilities for effortless editing.
• INTRODUCING NOTES: Capture ideas and comments instantly without ever leaving your document. Organize your thoughts into categories, and use Widgets or Shortcuts for instant, one-tap access.
• TEXT FORMAT STRIPPER: Automatically strip rich text formatting from Pasteboard. Turn web clips into plain text suitable for emails.
• PDF HYPERLINKS: Create tappable PDF links to web pages or local files. Supports standard URL schemes (http, https, mailto, file).
• GOOGLE DRIVE UPGRADES: Sync files and folders directly from your "Shared with Me" section.
• ENHANCED FILE TABS: Starred files now display their specific color tags on your tabs.
• BOOKMARK & OUTLINE SEARCH: Quickly find exactly what you need within your Bookmarks and PDF Outlines.
We’ve also included countless minor improvements and performance optimizations. Enjoy!
(Note: Some features require a Pro Pack® subscription.)… more - 📈GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer hit #1Top Paid · Productivity · AE
- 📈GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer entered the top 10 in 4 chartsTop Paid · All Apps · AE · Top Paid · Productivity · FR · Top Paid · Productivity · ID · Top Paid · Productivity · SA
- 🆕GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer first spotted by AppInsider#27 in Top Paid · Productivity · United Kingdom
- 📦GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer version 6.0.1230No release notes
- 🆕GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer released on the App Store
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Rating
4.7 ★
14k ratings
Measured
Best rank now
#18
Productivity PaidMeasured
New ratings a week
2.8
App Store, 4-week average
Measured
GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-07. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
GoodReader is a paid iOS productivity app for professionals and power users who need advanced PDF annotation, file management, and secure cloud connectivity. The app maintains strong traction in emerging markets, ranking #6 in Thailand and within the top 25 paid productivity charts across Indonesia, China, Poland, Colombia, Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Philippines, UAE, and India.
Similar apps: Documents by Readdle, PDF Expert, FileMaker Pro
GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer on the App Store
App details
App ID
777310222
Publisher
Good.iWare, Inc.
On the store since
May 2014
12 years on the store
Minimum OS
iOS 17.6+
iPhone XS and later
Devices
iPhone · iPad
Universal purchase
Content rating
4+
Languages
1
EN
Size
56 MB
Also listed in
Business
App privacy Measured
GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer’s App Store privacy label declares 0 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 0 linked to your identity and 2 collected anonymously.
Used to track you
0
Linked to you
0
Not linked to you
2
Not linked to you
UUsage Data+1 more
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Apple publishes no download counts. App Store downloads come from chart positions and daily rating growth per country, calibrated on Google Play install counts; lifetime installs from ratings worldwide × installs per rating. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
Where GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Stickiness (DAU / MAU)
how many monthly users open it on a given day
Retention · share of new users still active
Day 1
Day 7
Day 30
Time spent · per daily user
Average time spent Pro
min a day
Sessions a day Pro
Time per session Pro
min
How this is calculated
Monthly users come from lifetime installs across every store, fitted on monthly active user figures companies publish; daily users = monthly × the typical daily/monthly ratio for the category. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Not on any Top Grossing chart: monthly active users × spend per user for its category, measured on the charted apps nearest the bottom of the charts.
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
SubscriptionsIn-app purchases
Subscriptions
/mo
of revenue
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Pro Pack (annual) subscription | |
| 2 | Pro Pack (monthly) subscription | |
| 3 | Pro Pack | |
| 4 | Auto Sync |
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| China | ProductivityPaid | #18 |
 United States | ProductivityPaid | #31 |
| United Kingdom | ProductivityPaid | #18 |
 Indonesia | ProductivityPaid | #8 |
 United Arab Emirates | All AppsPaid | #21 |
 Taiwan | ProductivityPaid | #14 |
 Germany | ProductivityPaid | #48 |
 Saudi Arabia | ProductivityPaid | #20 |
 India | ProductivityPaid | #37 |
 South Korea | ProductivityPaid | #57 |
 Philippines | ProductivityPaid | #8 |
 Japan | ProductivityPaid | #138 |
 Russia | ProductivityPaid | #40 |
 Brazil | ProductivityPaid | #54 |
 France | ProductivityPaid | #74 |
 Mexico | ProductivityPaid | #47 |
 Spain | ProductivityPaid | #47 |
 Italy | ProductivityPaid | #62 |
 Turkey | ProductivityPaid | #30 |
 Thailand | ProductivityPaid | #22 |
 Australia | ProductivityPaid | #82 |
| United Arab Emirates | ProductivityPaid | #31 |
 Canada | ProductivityPaid | #86 |
 Argentina | ProductivityPaid | #20 |
| Taiwan | All AppsPaid | #147 |
 Vietnam | ProductivityPaid | #23 |
 Netherlands | ProductivityPaid | #50 |
 Poland | ProductivityPaid | #52 |
 Colombia | ProductivityPaid | #22 |
 Sweden | ProductivityPaid | #44 |
 South Africa | ProductivityPaid | #25 |
 Malaysia | ProductivityPaid | #28 |
Apps near GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer on the chart
Productivity Paid, around #18.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Rating
4.7 ★
14k ratings
Measured
Ratings
14k
Measured
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisNew ratings a week
2.8
4-week average
Written reviews a week
under 1
US App Store
Lifetime rating
4.6★
recent stars not readable yet: new ratings are a tiny share of the total
Review momentum
63/100
faster than 72% of Productivity apps
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer
From the 52 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Long-term users praise the app's robust file management, security features, and ability to handle large PDFs without a subscription model for core functions. However, recent updates have introduced significant performance issues, bugs, and frustration over new paywalled features that were previously included.
Mostly positive (77% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for its features and content, and regular updates. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and missing features or content.
What people like
- Features & content: “Good option to using Adobe”
- Updates: “I was glad to buy the update”
- Useful: “Handy Workhorse - Highly Recommend”
- Ease of use: “This is also far more intuitive for me personally”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “Scam to purchase subscription”
- Features & content: “Other options available with better features that do not look dated”
- Crashes & bugs: “There is an annoying display bug on iOS”
- Updates: “Please fix this UI layout bug in the next update!”
About GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer
First released in 2009, GoodReader® is truly a veteran of the App Store.
In the modern app business, it's not easy to stay relevant that long. We're proud to say that after 17 years and counting, we've been delivering wonderful updates with extraordinary new features. And we're going to keep doing that!
GoodReader is a perfect combination of document-reading and file-managing capabilities. It's your one-stop shop for all your document needs on your iOS device.
Use the app once, and you'll be hooked. Soon you'll be wondering how you ever managed to work without it.
-= File Reading =-
PDF, TXT, MS Office, iWork, HTML, pictures, music & audio-books, videos. This is what you can view in GoodReader, plus you can also annotate PDF files and edit TXT files.
-= PDF Reading and Annotating =-
PDF files is where GoodReader truly shines. Reading experience is so superior, it's hard to describe. To rephrase one of our customers' review, "try it, and you'll see." While you're at it, give our PDF Reflow feature a try. You'll be surprised how much better PDF reading goes when you don't have to scroll left/right all the time, for every single line of text.
Annotating PDFs is another star feature of our app. Adding notes and drawings, highlighting text, and then sharing your annotated files or annotation summaries will be your main productivity and collaboration asset.
-= File Management =-
While reading files is a big part of GoodReader, it's not all it can do. It can also serve as a central hub for all your files, even those that can't be opened by GoodReader itself. It's like bringing your personal computer experience to your mobile device — easily managing huge collections of files and folders will make you forget you don't have your laptop around.
-= Connecting =-
Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, Box.com, WebDAV, SMB, FTP, SFTP — these are all accessible from inside GoodReader. Download, upload, and sync individual files or huge folder collections.
-= Security =-
With GoodReader, your data security steps up to the level previously only dreamt of. With Pro Pack®, our new set of professional-level super-features, you'll get AES-256, a military-grade encryption, for all your data, at a price of a cup of coffee! And it's completely independent from the built-in Apple's Data Protection, so even if a hacker steals and unlocks your device, your data will still be protected by another strong layer of security, our own.
-= Multi-Windows =-
Seamlessly view and manage multiple files simultaneously on iPad.
-= Notes =-
Capture ideas and comments while reading or studying a technical document without even leaving the app. Sort and group your notes into categories.
(Note: Some features require a Pro Pack® subscription.)
In the modern app business, it's not easy to stay relevant that long. We're proud to say that after 17 years and counting, we've been delivering wonderful updates with extraordinary new features. And we're going to keep doing that!
GoodReader is a perfect combination of document-reading and file-managing capabilities. It's your one-stop shop for all your document needs on your iOS device.
Use the app once, and you'll be hooked. Soon you'll be wondering how you ever managed to work without it.
-= File Reading =-
PDF, TXT, MS Office, iWork, HTML, pictures, music & audio-books, videos. This is what you can view in GoodReader, plus you can also annotate PDF files and edit TXT files.
-= PDF Reading and Annotating =-
PDF files is where GoodReader truly shines. Reading experience is so superior, it's hard to describe. To rephrase one of our customers' review, "try it, and you'll see." While you're at it, give our PDF Reflow feature a try. You'll be surprised how much better PDF reading goes when you don't have to scroll left/right all the time, for every single line of text.
Annotating PDFs is another star feature of our app. Adding notes and drawings, highlighting text, and then sharing your annotated files or annotation summaries will be your main productivity and collaboration asset.
-= File Management =-
While reading files is a big part of GoodReader, it's not all it can do. It can also serve as a central hub for all your files, even those that can't be opened by GoodReader itself. It's like bringing your personal computer experience to your mobile device — easily managing huge collections of files and folders will make you forget you don't have your laptop around.
-= Connecting =-
Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, Box.com, WebDAV, SMB, FTP, SFTP — these are all accessible from inside GoodReader. Download, upload, and sync individual files or huge folder collections.
-= Security =-
With GoodReader, your data security steps up to the level previously only dreamt of. With Pro Pack®, our new set of professional-level super-features, you'll get AES-256, a military-grade encryption, for all your data, at a price of a cup of coffee! And it's completely independent from the built-in Apple's Data Protection, so even if a hacker steals and unlocks your device, your data will still be protected by another strong layer of security, our own.
-= Multi-Windows =-
Seamlessly view and manage multiple files simultaneously on iPad.
-= Notes =-
Capture ideas and comments while reading or studying a technical document without even leaving the app. Sort and group your notes into categories.
(Note: Some features require a Pro Pack® subscription.)
Latest updates
6.0.1238
• Fixed the bug that caused incorrect displaying of PDF Outlines (Table of Contents).
Was New in 6.0:
GoodReader 6 is here! Explore our powerful new features and workflow enhancements:
• MULTI-WINDOW SUPPORT: Seamlessly view and manage multiple files simultaneously on iPad.
• INTUITIVE DRAG-AND-DROP: Move files and folders into and out of the app instantly. Skip the Import from Files dialog—just drag a downloaded file directly into GoodReader.
• MAC COMPATIBILITY: Enjoy the full GoodReader experience on your Mac.
• PDF ANNOTATIONS: Undo/Redo and Copy/Paste capabilities for effortless editing.
• INTRODUCING NOTES: Capture ideas and comments instantly without ever leaving your document. Organize your thoughts into categories, and use Widgets or Shortcuts for instant, one-tap access.
• TEXT FORMAT STRIPPER: Automatically strip rich text formatting from Pasteboard. Turn web clips into plain text suitable for emails.
• PDF HYPERLINKS: Create tappable PDF links to web pages or local files. Supports standard URL schemes (http, https, mailto, file).
• GOOGLE DRIVE UPGRADES: Sync files and folders directly from your "Shared with Me" section.
• ENHANCED FILE TABS: Starred files now display their specific color tags on your tabs.
• BOOKMARK & OUTLINE SEARCH: Quickly find exactly what you need within your Bookmarks and PDF Outlines.
We’ve also included countless minor improvements and performance optimizations. Enjoy!
(Note: Some features require a Pro Pack® subscription.)
6.0.1230
Store changes
What GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.
Price rise
6.99 EUR → 7.99 EUR
Price rise
1000.00 JPY → 1100.00 JPY
Price rise
5.99 USD → 6.99 USD
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