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Adobe Acrobat Reader vs PDF Expert

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Adobe Acrobat Reader

6.5
Productivity

View, print, and comment on PDF documents

PDF Expert

7.0
Productivity

PDF reader, editor and annotator

Metric Adobe Acrobat Reader PDF Expert
Category Productivity Productivity
AI Score 6.5 7.0
30-day Installs 5.6K 295
90-day Installs 16.7K 1.1K
365-day Installs 63.5K 4.6K
Version 26.001.21529 3.11.2,1150
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 1
GitHub Forks -
Open Issues -
License
Language
Last GitHub Commit 3mo ago
First Seen May 13, 2017 Apr 29, 2018

Reviews

Adobe Acrobat Reader

Adobe Acrobat Reader is a widely-used application for viewing, printing, and commenting on PDF documents. It offers robust PDF handling capabilities and frequent updates, making it a standard tool for many users despite security concerns and sign-in requirements.

Enables users to view, print, and comment on PDF documents.

Pros

  • + Comprehensive PDF viewing, printing, and commenting features.
  • + Wide compatibility with various PDF files.
  • + Auto-updates ensure the latest security patches and functionality.

Cons

  • - Historical security vulnerabilities have raised concerns.
  • - Post-update sign-in requirement can be intrusive.

PDF Expert

PDF Expert is a comprehensive PDF reader, editor, and annotator designed for professionals and power users who need to manage and manipulate PDF documents efficiently. Its strong editing and annotation features make it a valuable tool for anyone working with PDFs regularly.

PDF Expert allows users to read, edit, and annotate PDF files with advanced features.

Pros

  • + User-friendly interface with a wide range of PDF editing features
  • + Strong annotation and markup capabilities
  • + Regular updates and auto-updating feature

Cons

  • - Limited community engagement on GitHub
  • - Unclear licensing and development details