Comparison

AVG Secure VPN & Proxy server vs Swift PDF Editor

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AVG Secure VPN & Proxy server

This app provides a secure and private internet connection, protecting your identity and data from hackers. It encrypts your Wi-Fi connections, hides your IP address to enable anonymous browsing, and allows you to choose a virtual location for enhanced privacy.

Highlights
  • Secure Wi-Fi hotspot connections
  • Hide and change IP address
  • Anonymous browsing
  • Virtual location selection
  • One-button dashboard widget
  • Automatic reconnection
Features
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AVG Secure VPN & Proxy for iPhone & iPad helps you stay safer and protect your identity and information while connected to the internet. AVG Secure VPN & Proxy for iPhone & iPad helps you: * Protect your online identity and information from hacker and thieves * Protect your WiFi hotspot connections (private and public) * Change and hide your IP address (virtual location) AVG Secure VPN & Proxy for iPhone & iPad - features: * Connect to an optimal location via VPN for fast and reliable web surfing * Help protect unsecured public WiFi hotspots with one-button * Browse more privately and anonymously * Choose your virtual location * Use a simple On/Off dashboard widget for instant access * Reconnect automatically when switching from mobile data to WiFi Benefits: * More private, anonymous browsing – when using AVG Secure VPN & Proxy for iPhone & iPad, your internet connection will appear to originate from a different virtual location. Use it to help hide and anonymize your banking logins, chats, emails and payments. * Public WiFi hotspots connection encryption - our private encryption VPN ‘tunnel’ helps prevent hackers and thieves from stealing your data via public/open WiFi hotspots. * VPN on/off dashboard widget - a simple one-click widget for turning on your more secure connection. Great for quick hotspot shield security. How does it work: Our service helps protect you from data theft by using a virtual encryption shield ‘tunnel’ to secure your public/open WiFi connections. Once secured, your communications are hard to spy on. Our virtual private network also provides you more anonymous web browsing which hides your personally identifiable information from the websites you visit. The changing of your IP address (virtual location) is done via our proxy servers. Pricing: You will be automatically charged once your trial period ends. Your subscription will automatically be renewed unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the active period. Auto-renew may be turned off by going to your account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription to that publication. Find more info at https://www.avg.com/secure-vpn Privacy Policy available at https://www.avg.com/privacy By installing/updating this app, you agree that your use of it is governed by these terms: https://www.avg.com/eula *AVG Secure VPN is not available for use within India as a result of governmental regulations requiring the logging and saving of user data, but you can still use your AVG Secure VPN when traveling outside of India."

About

Swift PDF Editor

Features
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SwiftPDF gives you a private and convenient way to open, edit, sign, scan, organize, convert, and share PDF documents directly from your iPhone or iPad. Your documents are processed locally on your device. SwiftPDF does not require an account, and your files are not uploaded to a developer server for document processing. EDIT AND ANNOTATE PDFS Open PDFs from Files or iCloud Drive and make changes using a practical set of editing tools. • Draw and write directly on PDF pages • Add text anywhere in a document • Insert images • Highlight important information • Add watermarks • Reorder and manage pages • Save or share your completed document SIGN DOCUMENTS Create and save your signature, then place it anywhere on a PDF. Resize and position signatures precisely before exporting the finished document. SwiftPDF includes support for a saved signature, while SwiftPDF Pro unlocks unlimited saved signatures and initials. SCAN PAPER DOCUMENTS Use your device camera to scan receipts, forms, agreements, notes, and other paper documents. Turn scanned pages into a PDF that you can edit, sign, save, or share. MANAGE PDF FILES Combine multiple PDF files into a single document and organize pages in the order you need. Recently opened PDFs appear on the home screen for convenient access. Mark important recent PDFs as favorites to keep them at the top of the list. You can clear your recent PDF history at any time without deleting or modifying the original files. COMPRESS PDF FILES Reduce the size of large PDF documents while preserving clear and readable pages. Compression is useful when preparing files for email, messaging, storage, or online submission. CONVERT DOCUMENTS SwiftPDF includes useful document conversion tools that work locally on your device. • Convert PDF files to editable Word documents • Convert Word documents to PDF • Convert Excel spreadsheets to PDF • Convert PDF content to structured Markdown • Extract text using local text recognition • Preserve headings, paragraphs, lists, links, and tables when possible Complex layouts, uncommon fonts, charts, formulas, macros, and advanced Office formatting may be simplified during conversion. PROTECT AND UNLOCK PDFS SwiftPDF Pro includes additional tools for working with protected documents. • Protect a PDF with a password • Encrypt documents to prevent unauthorized access • Unlock a PDF when you have the correct password and permission • Repair readable content from damaged PDF files • Convert PDF content to Markdown PRIVACY CONTROLS SwiftPDF is designed with document privacy in mind. • Document processing stays on your device • No SwiftPDF account is required • Passwords are not stored • Temporary conversion files are removed after processing • Recent PDF shortcuts can be cleared from Home or Settings • Saved signatures and autofill information can be deleted at any time • Clearing recent history never deletes your original documents GETTING STARTED A tutorial introduces the main features when you first open SwiftPDF. You can skip the tutorial, replay it later from Settings, manage your recent documents, restore purchases, review privacy information, and manage your subscription from the Settings screen. SWIFTPDF PRO Upgrade to SwiftPDF Pro to remove ads and unlock premium features, including unlimited text recognition, unlimited saved signatures, password protection, PDF to Markdown conversion, PDF repair, PDF unlocking, and advanced document tools. Monthly and annual Pro plans are auto renewable subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple Account after purchase confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription through your Apple Account subscription settings. A lifetime purchase may also be available as a single payment and does not automatically renew. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

AVG Secure VPN & Proxy server4 screens
Swift PDF Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: AVG Secure VPN & Proxy server at none against Swift PDF Editor's shown. AVG Secure VPN & Proxy server also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Swift PDF Editor's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AVG Secure VPN & Proxy server sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Swift PDF Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AVG Secure VPN & Proxy server ships an update every 3 months, Swift PDF Editor monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AVG Secure VPN & Proxy server versus Swift PDF Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAVG Secure VPN & Proxy serverSwift PDF Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (13K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAVG eCommerce CY LimitedJames Louis Washkau Jr

Bugs and requests

AVG Secure VPN & Proxy server

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • VPN randomly turns off
  • Subscription management issues
  • Crashes and freezes on certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Auto-connect feature
  • More server location options
  • Kill switch functionality
  • Improved compatibility with streaming services

Swift PDF Editor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

AVG Secure VPN & Proxy server

Subscriptions10
  • Monthly Mobile-Only Plan$2.991 Month
  • Monthly Mobile-Only Plan7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • AVG Secure VPN Multi-Device$9.991 Month
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  • 6M Mobile-Only Plan$14.996 Months
  • Yearly Mobile-Only Plan7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Mobile-Only Plan$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Mobile-Only Plan14 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Mobile-Only Plan1 Month trial$35.991 Year
  • AVG Secure VPN Multi-Device$49.996 Months
  • AVG Secure VPN Multi-Device$79.991 Year
3 purchases

Swift PDF Editor

Subscriptions2
  • SwiftPDF Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • SwiftPDF Pro Annual$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • SwiftPDF Pro Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is AVG Secure VPN & Proxy server free?
AVG Secure VPN & Proxy server is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Swift PDF Editor free?
Swift PDF Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AVG Secure VPN & Proxy server or Swift PDF Editor have ads?
Swift PDF Editor shows ads; AVG Secure VPN & Proxy server does not.
Which is updated more often, AVG Secure VPN & Proxy server or Swift PDF Editor?
AVG Secure VPN & Proxy server ships an update every 3 months, and Swift PDF Editor monthly. Most recently, AVG Secure VPN & Proxy server was updated on October 30, 2026 and Swift PDF Editor on October 12, 2026.

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