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title: "Javelin Reader - Reviews, Revenue and Downloads in United States | Apple App Store"
description: "Javelin version 3 is a special PDF reader for books, articles and similar documents, with or without document authorization. The app supports PDF reading functionality and navigation via the Contents "
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# Javelin Reader — United States

![Javelin Reader App Icon](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple115/v4/64/e8/26/64e82654-3aa3-3466-2ec3-270bfc6aca58/AppIcon-0-0-1x_U007emarketing-0-0-0-7-0-0-sRGB-0-0-0-GLES2_U002c0-512MB-85-220-0-0.png/434x0w.png)

**Developer:** [Drumlin Security](https://apptail.io/developer/drumlin-security-XQBc)
**Category:** Productivity
**Rating:** 1.9/5 (17 ratings)
**Price:** Free
**Bundle ID:** co.uk.DrumlinSecurity.Javelin
**Store:** Apple App Store
**Country:** United States
**Version:** 3.01.07 (released 2021-08-24)
**Original Release:** 2012-05-01
**Languages:** English

**App Store Link:** [Download on Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/app/id520519608)
**AppTail Page:** [https://apptail.io/app/javelin-reader-aHdc/united-states](https://apptail.io/app/javelin-reader-aHdc/united-states)

## Javelin Reader Description
Javelin version 3 is a special PDF reader for books, articles and similar documents, with or without document authorization. The app supports PDF reading functionality and navigation via the Contents icon, embedded hyperlinks, bookmarks and similar features. Bookmarking, Annotation and highlighting/markup features are supported in the PDF reader.

Documents can be downloaded to the app in one of three principal ways: (i) by using the download icon in the toolbar and entering a full URL; or (ii) by file sharing via iTunes - files may be downloaded or shared that have the file extensions .pdf and .drmz; and (iii) the app supports a third file format, which is an xml structure for lists of documents. This essentially provides a shortcut for the download procedure, as the xml file includes a description of the file and the url of the file to be downloaded, thereby simplifying the download process for the user. These xml lists can themselves be downloaded via an explicit URL download request or may be pre-loaded - a sample catalog is pre-loaded. Suitable files downloaded via Safari may also be opened via Javelin.

Examples of the type of document that would use Javelin include: an electronic copy of a book in PDF format that has previously been purchased in print or other form via the publisher’s website or a traditional bookstore; notes to accompany a training course; intra-corporate technical manuals; and documents provided on a time-limited basis). Javelin does not support in-app purchasing or direct purchasing of digital content through other means. Advanced catalog-handling facilities provide a convenient means for publishers to provide access to their publications.

## Javelin Reader Screenshots
- [Screenshot 1](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple113/v4/fb/8e/59/fb8e59b9-d3e8-1cd1-f4d0-2fb40f274899/mzl.kzbmogvo.png/640x960.png)
- [Screenshot 2](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple113/v4/a8/f7/04/a8f704ac-f331-2c35-55c2-40f04a985587/mzl.odmjjmtn.png/640x960.png)
- [Screenshot 3](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple113/v4/ba/8a/60/ba8a60ef-393e-f6cd-f3cb-234478465ce4/mzl.mocgwcha.png/640x960.png)

## Javelin Reader Rating Breakdown in United States
- 5 stars: 1 (6%)
- 4 stars: 1 (6%)
- 3 stars: 3 (18%)
- 2 stars: 3 (18%)
- 1 stars: 9 (53%)

## Javelin Reader Reviews in United States

### ***-- "upgrade"
App that needs an upgrade
-- 人在马朱罗, 2024-05-23

### *---- "Very poor functioning app."
I had to download this app for an ebook I purchased. The highlighting tool is awful, turning pages is difficult. I cannot think of a positive attribute.
-- Barbarajules, 2021-09-22

### *---- "Garbage PDF Reader"
Wont keep highlights I make on a book and doesn’t keep the page when I exit.   Not worth it and a terrible reading experience.
-- ched013, 2020-03-07

### ***** "Great alternative app for reading textbooks"
Easy to use. Perfect to read text books. Basic features are intuitive to use. Tech support is very responsive to questions.
-- word-play89, 2019-02-20

### ***-- "Okay.."
I’m new to ebooks... I tried to download a book that I need on Kindle but that was not a success so I downloaded it in this app and its okay. It would be nice if they upgraded. Expand more on note taking options
-- alex@ndra_743, 2019-02-10

### ****- "The app crashes"
The app crashes whenever I try to open a book. List view solves the problem, so I'm changing my rate from 2 to 4 stars.
-- BigVint, 2015-10-15

### *---- "Misses the target"
Odd double load interface to get PDF into app.  Forgets a PDF entirely between opens, so no returning to the page you were just on, and it has to re-render all the previews instead of caching them like other apps.  Slow page rendering while it's rebuilding the previews, still not fast when done.  Features are an odd collection of stuff, and they feel clunky.  I've seen everything it does done better.
-- Ebonweaver, 2014-02-25

### *---- "TERRIBLE APP DO NOT BUY"
This app does not work at all. It takes forever to load the pdf you have to wait 30 seconds every time you turn a page and even longer if you used there pitiful highlighting tool if you even want to call it that. DON'T BUY THUMBS DOWN!
-- Kev1322, 2013-01-24

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## Javelin Reader Available In
- [United States](https://apptail.io/app/javelin-reader-aHdc/united-states)
- [United Kingdom](https://apptail.io/app/javelin-reader-aHdc/united-kingdom)
- [Malaysia](https://apptail.io/app/javelin-reader-aHdc/malaysia)
- [Italy](https://apptail.io/app/javelin-reader-aHdc/italy)
- [United Arab Emirates](https://apptail.io/app/javelin-reader-aHdc/united-arab-emirates)
- [South Africa](https://apptail.io/app/javelin-reader-aHdc/south-africa)
- [Australia](https://apptail.io/app/javelin-reader-aHdc/australia)
- [Canada](https://apptail.io/app/javelin-reader-aHdc/canada)
- [Greece](https://apptail.io/app/javelin-reader-aHdc/greece)
- [Hungary](https://apptail.io/app/javelin-reader-aHdc/hungary)
- [Ireland](https://apptail.io/app/javelin-reader-aHdc/ireland)
- [Philippines](https://apptail.io/app/javelin-reader-aHdc/philippines)
- [Czechia](https://apptail.io/app/javelin-reader-aHdc/czechia)
- [Taiwan](https://apptail.io/app/javelin-reader-aHdc/taiwan)
- [Hong Kong SAR China](https://apptail.io/app/javelin-reader-aHdc/hong-kong)
- [Ukraine](https://apptail.io/app/javelin-reader-aHdc/ukraine)
- [Indonesia](https://apptail.io/app/javelin-reader-aHdc/indonesia)
- [Brazil](https://apptail.io/app/javelin-reader-aHdc/brazil)
- [Israel](https://apptail.io/app/javelin-reader-aHdc/israel)
- [India](https://apptail.io/app/javelin-reader-aHdc/india)
- [China](https://apptail.io/app/javelin-reader-aHdc/china)
- [Mexico](https://apptail.io/app/javelin-reader-aHdc/mexico)
- [Chile](https://apptail.io/app/javelin-reader-aHdc/chile)
- [Nigeria](https://apptail.io/app/javelin-reader-aHdc/nigeria)
- [Norway](https://apptail.io/app/javelin-reader-aHdc/norway)
- [New Zealand](https://apptail.io/app/javelin-reader-aHdc/new-zealand)
- [Argentina](https://apptail.io/app/javelin-reader-aHdc/argentina)
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- [Romania](https://apptail.io/app/javelin-reader-aHdc/romania)
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- [Singapore](https://apptail.io/app/javelin-reader-aHdc/singapore)
- [Türkiye](https://apptail.io/app/javelin-reader-aHdc/turkey)
- [Germany](https://apptail.io/app/javelin-reader-aHdc/germany)
- [Dominican Republic](https://apptail.io/app/javelin-reader-aHdc/dominican-republic)
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