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ezPDF Reader

ezPDF Reader – A PDF 'Jack-of-All-Trades'

by Jay O. on Jan 8, 2012 7:00:00 PM — read 8,662 times

TAGS: Applications, Apps,

Tested version: 1.7.2.0
Latest version: 1.8.3.0
Requires Android: from 2.1

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Summary

My latest challenge: finding a good PDF reader for Android that I can use on a smartphone and a tablet. Let me tell you that I became somewhat frustrated trying out certain dark horses in this category, especially when trying to perform tasks such as filling out some sort of form, highlighting things or even just editing hyperlinks.
Today I’m reviewing ezPDF Reader for you—read on and discover whether my quest for the perfect PDF reader has come to an end.
 

Features & Use

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Test device:
-HTC Desire with 2.3.7 (Root and Custom ROM)
-Acer Iconia A500 with 3.2


The app overview is split into four tabs:


-My docs: This harbours a file browser with which PDF docs can be opened. All the usual features (copy, paste, etc.) are available.
-Recent: Displays recent PDFs in a chic bookshelf design. The file’s first page serves as book cover.
-All PDF: Displays a list of all files that contain PDF docs.
-Web Docs: A neat little function that lets you open up files from a URL or Google Docs. Perhaps sometime in the future Dropbox will be supported, too (hint, hint, dear developers!).


As to the app’s main function – i.e. viewing a PDF – all the usual functions (such as turning pages, zooming) are featured, as well as:


• Annotation tools for marking (circles, rectangles, freehand drawing, arrows, text, images...)
• Zoom tools
• Page selection
• Bookmarking
• Full text search
• Export/import annotations
• Night mode
• Change all to text


That’s just a quick selection of the available tools and features—there’s really ample to choose from.


Here’s a quick overview of multitouch commands from the app description:

- 5-point-tap : Annotation Tool On or Off
- 4-point-tap : Notification Bar On or Off
- 3-point-tap : PDF view or Text Reflow view
- 2-point-tap : Reduces the page to fit the width when enlarged
- 1-point-tap : Toggles Menu On or Off

This of course requires a device that supports up to five touch points. The HTC Desire only supports two, but the Iconia A500 supports all five.


The settings, much like the rest of the app’s functionality, are very ample: you can set the app to perform according to your personal preferences for things like scrolling, volume, turning the pages effects, editing hyperlinks, setting a night mode…


Bottom line:
ezPDF Reader is a very generous app when it comes to functions and features. I’ve really tried to come up with something that might be missing, or something that could be improved, but I honestly can’t think of anything (oh well, there goes my image as a hair-splitter). Everything works beautifully, be it editing or reading texts or viewing / listening to video / audio files.
 

Screen & Controls

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The design and controls for ezPDF Reader are top notch. I especially like the tablet layout which is sleek and easy to use. The app is very easy to use and multitouch gestures work well, also.


 

Speed & Stability

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ezPDF Reader runs very smoothly and the only shadow that falls on an otherwise stellar performance is that it takes a short while for PDF files to load to the 'All PDF' tab.

Price/Performance Ratio

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ezPDF Reader costs 2,23€, a price which I feel is perfectly proportionate for the functionality users will be able to benifit from. The app can be downloaded from the Android Market.
 

Comparable Apps

Adobe Reader

RepliGo Reader

DocumentsToGo Full Version Key

qPDF Notes Full

BeamReader PDF Viewer

ezPDF Reader Cloud Plugin

ezPDF Reader Lite

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Reviews of this app in other languages

Review "ezPDF Reader" from Feb 10, 2012 (Russian)

Review "ezPDF Reader" from Feb 9, 2012 (Portuguese)

Review "ezPDF Reader" from Jan 21, 2012 (Spanish)

Review "ezPDF Reader" from Jan 19, 2012 (French)

Review "ezPDF Reader" from Jan 8, 2012 (German)

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wayne ramautar
Jan 9, 2012 1:19:50 AM

awesome


Danny
Jan 9, 2012 1:29:23 AM

You should try Repligo. It's much much faster than any pdf readers I've used. Try opening a 500 page pdf and you will see the difference.


Jay O.
Jan 9, 2012 10:18:08 AM

Thanks for your comments, guys! And Danny, yes, RepliGo Reader isn't half bad!


Ron Mac
Jan 24, 2012 9:56:14 PM

ezPDF reader looks like a very nice app for Android devices, much needed!
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Market Comments

Mike, Apr 18, 2012
Excellent! Worth buying, installing and using!
Krishna, Apr 18, 2012
Excellent app except for the permission to read phone data, don't understand why this PAID app would need that permission.
vicw, Apr 18, 2012
Incredible PDF Reader I've tried them all, and this is the very best, at least for my needs. I'm blown away with the tablet version, and especially the bookshelf graphic showing previously opened documents. Update: With 1.8.3.0, I cannot open any PDF files successfully on my ASUS TF101. Have notified developer - waiting on solution.
Netzone, Apr 17, 2012
Love it! Love it. One thing though. Why can't I edit the highlight just like any other drawings? Its easy to make mistake when highlighting. Atm I have to delete the highlight and redo it
Craig, Apr 17, 2012
Dunno what I did without
Simon, Apr 17, 2012
Excellent As well as everything else, this is the only app I've seen which can zoom in to the width of text in a PDF and then lock that zoom while you read, and will re-zoom in, finding the right width for the next page, when you turn pages. This is a killer feature, and almost makes PDF files non-annoying.
Anjan, Apr 17, 2012
Great! Just perfect for my tab :)
filippos, Apr 17, 2012
I fully recommend this
Szasz, Apr 17, 2012
Usefull And it would be more usefull if you could erase the annotations with your finger... write with the S-pen, erase with the finger. Also two finger pan and zoom during annotating would be nice. Otherwise, great app!
Juno, Apr 17, 2012
need fix asap it has been all good for years suddenly called for no license error and cannot open any doc it even cannot start up and force close from p6800
Andrew, Apr 17, 2012
Great reader The first reader I came across that can easily deal with image heavy pdfs. Bookmark feature is invaluable for reading books.
Luis, Apr 17, 2012
lortiz outstanding app. A must have on your device.
Harsha, Apr 17, 2012
Amazing. The best PDF reader out there.
, Apr 17, 2012
Top notch ! Works beautifully on my HP TouchPad with ICS4.0.3 and CM9.0.0-RC0. Don't hesitate a second and get this app - it is worth every penny! I can finally read all my pdf books without going insane...Thank you, Unidocs!
isra, Apr 17, 2012
Permissions? Why all those permissions?
, Apr 17, 2012
Better than I ever hoped!! Best PDF reader for Android, and I've tried them all. Nothing else is close. Would be a bargain at many times the price.
Jennifer, Apr 17, 2012
Everything you could want Excellent features, beautiful graphics, and easy to use. No complaints at all, highly recommend.
, Apr 17, 2012
Good
Modestas, Apr 16, 2012
Explain permission? Why the hek u need to read phone calls and identity?
Ali, Apr 16, 2012
Galaxy Note issues and feedback **** Normal pen annotation works great BUT its very thick (cant be modified) and no S-pen (pressure sensitive) feature on galaxy note using this "pen" toggle. **** Airbrush/pen/eraser seems to use the pressure sensitive S pen on galaxy note BUT , they r very very laggy and practically unusable cos they trail behind the s-pen while writing. **** Would be great to add a brightness toggle/option. **** Annotation bar is obstructive , adding auto hide or a tap to show button would be great too. ****Other than that its a great PDF reader/editor. Please consider my suggestion as they would add more great functionality to this app...
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