GoodReader
What GoodReader is
GoodReader is a file viewer and PDF tool for creating, converting, editing, and annotating documents. PDF functions include annotations, signatures, form filling, page cropping and rearrangement, splitting, merging, and page extraction. It also offers text-to-speech. The app opens PDF, TXT, MS Office, iWork, HTML, image, audio, and video files, while file tools copy, move, rename, and compress files and folders. Folders can auto-sync to remote servers. Supported connections include Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, Box, WebDAV, AFP, SMB, FTP, SFTP, and email servers with attachment downloads. GoodReader is available on iOS, and the GoodReader 6 listing adds Mac compatibility. The listed GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer purchase is $5.99, paid once for iPhone and iPad. Pro Pack is an optional subscription for advanced features beyond the standard purchase; its price and period appear in-app, and some options may include a trial. The maker says usage analytics and telemetry can be opted out of in settings.
Who it suits
It suits iOS and Mac users who need PDF editing, annotation, file management, and connections to many storage services. It also supports forms and text-to-speech.
What it does well
- Includes signatures, annotations, and form filling
- Supports many document and media formats
- Connects to major cloud and file servers
- Can auto-sync folders remotely
- Offers text-to-speech and file compression
What to know first
- Paid app with no free plan
- OCR support is not available
- Pro Pack pricing appears in-app
- Listed purchase is for iPhone and iPad
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| GoodReader | PDF reader and file manager | On request |
| Pro Pack (monthly) | Subscription add-on for advanced features | On request |
| Pro Pack (annual) | Subscription add-on for advanced features | On request |
| Pro Pack | In-app purchase | On request |
| GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer | iPhone · iPad | $5.99, paid once |
As goodreader.com lists them, read 24 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
GoodReader combines broad PDF editing with extensive file-management and server connectivity. Buyers should distinguish the standard purchase from the optional Pro Pack subscription and check in-app terms.
Facts from GoodReader's own pages
- Annotation tools
- Yes · goodreader.com, 24 Sept 2026
- Cloud security
- The privacy policy says connections to supported secure remote servers use TLS 1.2 or higher and that authorization tokens are cryptographically secured in local storage. · goodreader.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Encryption
- The maker says Pro Pack provides AES-256 encryption for data. · goodreader.com, 4 Oct 2026
- File management
- Users can copy, move, rename, and compress files and folders, and auto-sync folders to remote servers. · goodreader.com, 4 Oct 2026
- File types
- The app can view PDF, TXT, MS Office, iWork, HTML, images, audio, and video files. · apps.apple.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Form filling
- Yes · goodreader.com, 24 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- No · goodreader.com, 24 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- It supports Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, Box, WebDAV, AFP, SMB, FTP, and SFTP, plus email server access and attachment downloads. · goodreader.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Mac compatibility
- The App Store listing says GoodReader 6 adds compatibility with Mac. · apps.apple.com, 4 Oct 2026
- OCR support
- none · goodreader.com, 24 Sept 2026
- PDF tools
- It supports PDF annotations, signatures, page cropping, rearrangement, splitting, merging, and extracting pages. · goodreader.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Platform support
- mobile · goodreader.com, 24 Sept 2026
- Privacy
- The maker says it generally does not collect personal information or the files users read, but does collect app usage statistics, analytics, and telemetry that users can opt out of in settings. · goodreader.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Pro Pack
- Pro Pack is an optional subscription to advanced features that are not included with the standard app purchase; the subscription period and price are shown in-app before purchase. · goodreader.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- GoodReader is a file viewer and tool for creating, converting, editing, and annotating PDF files. · goodreader.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Recent features
- The listing describes GoodReader 6 features including multi-window support on iPad, drag and drop, PDF annotation undo and redo, and notes. · apps.apple.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker offers email support at [email protected] for questions and suggestions. · goodreader.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Text-to-speech
- Yes · goodreader.com, 24 Sept 2026
- Trial
- Some Pro Pack subscription options may include a free trial, with its duration displayed in-app before purchase. · goodreader.com, 4 Oct 2026
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