--- description: Learn how Adobe Acrobat Reader can help your business. GetApp provides users in South Africa with the most detailed information on software tools, prices and features. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: Adobe Acrobat Reader Reviews, Prices & Ratings | GetApp South Africa 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [PDF Editor Software](/directory/3776/pdf-editor/software) > [Adobe Acrobat Reader](/software/125151/acrobat-reader-dc) # Adobe Acrobat Reader Canonical: https://www.getapp.za.com/software/125151/acrobat-reader-dc Page: 1 / 423\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/125151/acrobat-reader-dc?page=2) > Adobe Acrobat Reader DC is a cloud-based software designed to help businesses view, sign, and annotate PDF documents from desktops, browsers, or mobile devices. Users can create customizable forms by adding various tools such as drop-down lists, barcodes, signature fields, list boxes, and more. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 10535 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 10535 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Adobe - **Founded**: 1982 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$1,95 - **Pricing model**: (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: Acrobat Reader DC is available for free. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1 000, 1 001–5 000, 5 001–10 000, 10 000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - Annotations - Collaboration Tools - Commenting/Notes - Communication Management - Compression - Convert to PDF - Customizable Fields - Customizable Forms - Data Import/Export - Delete Pages - Digital Signature - Document Management - Document Review - Document Storage - Drag & Drop - Electronic Signature - Encryption - File Management - File Transfer - Forms Management ## Integrations (6 total) - Box - Dropbox Business - Google Drive - Microsoft SharePoint - Microsoft Word - OneDrive ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [PDF Editor Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/3776/pdf-editor/software) ## Related Categories - [PDF Editor Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/3776/pdf-editor/software) - [PDF Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/1323/pdf/software) ## Alternatives 1. [Adobe Acrobat](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2047082/adobe-acrobat-dc) — 4.7/5 (4213 reviews) 2. [iLovePDF](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/125451/ilovepdf) — 4.7/5 (1762 reviews) 3. [Foxit PDF Reader](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2060024/connectedpdf) — 4.5/5 (945 reviews) 4. [Smallpdf](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/112567/smallpdf) — 4.7/5 (980 reviews) 5. [Publuu](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2053466/publuu) — 4.9/5 (757 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Solid Performance for Everyday PDF Use" — 4.0/5 > **Hallye** | *04 August 2025* | Consumer Services | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Features like bookmarks, zoom, and page thumbnails make large documents easier to manage. It opens PDF files quickly and accurately without formatting issues. The core functionality (viewing, printing, basic markup) is accessible without a subscription. > > **Cons**: Editing, converting, or signing PDFs often requires upgrading to Acrobat Pro. The interface includes many options that aren't usable unless you subscribe. > > Overall, Adobe Acrobat Reader is a dependable tool for viewing and reviewing PDFs. While it’s not as feature-rich in its free version, it remains the industry standard and is easy to use for day-to-day document access and annotations. ----- ### "Adobe Acrobat Reader Review" — 5.0/5 > **Shirita** | *19 February 2025* | Mental Health Care | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The ability to set as my default pdf reader app makes opening files easy\! > > **Cons**: I don't have any dislikes or cons with Adobe Acrobat Reader > > I have use Adobe Acrobat Reader for years and I can always rely on it to work seamlessly\! ----- ### "Best in class product with many flaws" — 3.0/5 > **Billy** | *06 August 2025* | Legal Services | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: Acrobat is still the safest bet if you live in PDFs. Creation, OCR, form-filling, redaction, commenting, compare, and e-sign are all first-rate and reliably preserve formatting where lighter tools stumble. It’s also great for accessibility checks and batch tasks, and for converting and combining files. > > **Cons**: the subscription isn’t cheap, the app can feel heavy and slow to launch on modest machines, and the interface can be cluttered, with tools moving around after updates. The insistence on sign-ins/upsells and the Reader vs. Acrobat vs. web flow can be confusing. > > Acrobat remains the gold standard for serious PDF work and is worth it if you edit, secure, or sign documents regularly. If you mostly just read PDFs, use something like ilovepdf. ----- ### "Industry standard and very reliable, but not the cheapest." — 4.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *29 March 2026* | Financial Services | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: Works everywhere consistently across operating systems. And has a good record of document security. Excellent for signing PDFs and filling out forms. The free version does a good range of basic features making it easy to get started. > > **Cons**: It does use a fair bit of system resources which makes it feel heavier than some 3d party apps that offer similar functions. ----- ### "Adobe Acrobat Reader" — 5.0/5 > **Sam** | *06 October 2024* | Automotive | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The feature I use and like the most is digital signing, offers me a fast and secure way to sign any document from any device, is the best option for going paperless with the documents. All the documents are stored in the cloud secured and with easy access from anywhere. As for managing and editing the PDF files Adobe is the best, easy to install the app on any device, PC or smartphone and easy to use as well. > > **Cons**: The thing I don't like is the support, if any problem is encountered the AI bot that they have will not give you any solutions, you need to pass that bot and get to a real person in order to get any proper help. > > I consider Adobe Acrobat the best app to use with any PDF documents. Is easy to create, edit and sign any type of document. Exporting as different types of files is a big advantage when use as you can always provide the needed file type if necessary. ----- Page: 1 / 423\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/125151/acrobat-reader-dc?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/125151/acrobat-reader-dc) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-MX | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data