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PDF Reader Pro
Free to download and read; Pro unlock $99.99 one-time (1 device, lifetime) or $79.99/yr (4 devices, auto-renews)
Price checked at source August 28, 2026.
A free-to-download PDF reader with a paid Pro unlock — full text/image editing, OCR, and eSign workflows behind a one-time or annual plan.
Our take
Positions itself directly as an Adobe Acrobat alternative, and the comparison holds on price: a one-time $99.99 “Permanent” license (1 device, lifetime) undercuts an Acrobat subscription by a wide margin, or $79.99/yr covers 4 devices across Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android. The free download itself only covers reading and light annotation — real editing sits behind the paid unlock.
- Price
- Free to download and read; Pro unlock $99.99 one-time (1 device, lifetime) or $79.99/yr (4 devices, auto-renews)
- License
- Proprietary
- Get it via
- Mac App Store · Direct
- Developer
- PDF Technologies, Inc.
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What it does
Full text and image editing
Edit PDF text with matching formatting, plus crop, replace, rotate, or resize images.
OCR and format conversion
Converts scanned files into editable, searchable PDFs, and exports to Word, Excel, PPT, and more.
eSign workflows
Send documents for signature and track and manage multiple signers, not just add your own signature.
The deal
- Free download with reading and light annotation
- Permanent license: $99.99 one-time, 1 device, lifetime access
- Advanced annual plan: $79.99/yr, 4 devices across Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android, auto-renews
- 50% education discount available
Worth knowing: A second, near-identical Mac App Store listing exists under the same developer — this entry links the one currently promoted from the developer’s own homepage.
PDF Reader Pro — questions people ask
Is PDF Reader Pro free?
The download and basic reading/annotation are free. Full editing, OCR, and eSign features require the paid Pro unlock.
What’s the difference between the one-time and annual plans?
The $99.99 Permanent license covers 1 device for life with no renewal. The $79.99/yr Advanced plan covers 4 devices across Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android but auto-renews annually.
Who makes PDF Reader Pro?
PDF Technologies, Inc.
Is PDF Reader Pro free?
PDF Reader Pro is free to use with optional paid unlocks.
Does PDF Reader Pro work alongside a notch app like Alcove?
Yes — PDF Reader Pro lives in the screen, so it runs happily alongside any Dynamic Island hub or notch app.
Where can I download PDF Reader Pro?
PDF Reader Pro is available via Mac App Store, Direct.
Reviews
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Listing hand-verified August 28, 2026 from the developer's site and public sources.
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