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Evince vs File Viewer for Android
Both stand on file viewer software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Linux
Evince covers document viewing, form filling and PDF annotation on Linux, with support for several formats and SyncTeX. It does not edit files, and some distributions may need an added backend for certain formats.
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Free plan Android
File Viewer for Android brings file browsing, format support, and several document and archive tools into one app. Check its Android requirement and format limits, and note that the free version includes ads.
Visit File Viewer for AndroidThe facts
| Evince | File Viewer for Android | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux | Android |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | apps.gnome.org | sharpened.com |
| On file viewer software | #3 of 31 | #7 of 31 |
Evince: what it does well
- Free Linux desktop document viewer.
- Fills interactive forms.
- Adds notes and highlights to PDFs.
- Supports SyncTeX and full-screen presentations.
What to know first
- Cannot edit files.
- Annotations are limited to PDFs.
- Some formats may require an extra backend package.
File Viewer for Android: what it does well
- Opens more than 200 file types.
- Explorer manages files on device storage and SD cards.
- Can convert documents to PDF and extract archives.
- Files are opened locally.
- Available in ten languages.
What to know first
- Requires Android 9.0 or later.
- Does not support every file type.
- eBooks must be non-DRM protected.
- Free version is ad-supported.
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