PureLocate vs PDF Secure
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PureLocate
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PureLocate is an asset locater that can be used to find the location of assets on the map. The PureLocate App allows users to be able to onboard their own stations, create floorpans, and track down the location of an asset. BASESTATIONS -Includes a easy install process for all Purelocate Stations -Scan and add tags with a barcode scanner ASSETS -View a searchable list of all assets and stations -Edit information, such as name or description FLOORPLANS -Add new locations and floors for any building -Upload or create custom floorpans with a built in tool -Zoom in on locations on the map to see all assets on the floorpan
PDF Secure
Secure your PDF documents by adding password protection, ensuring they cannot be opened without authorization. You can also easily remove existing password protection from your files. This app offers a straightforward process for safeguarding your sensitive information.
- Password protect PDF documents
- Remove PDF password protection
- Cross-platform compatibility
- Export to various locations
- Dark mode support
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Protect your PDF documents with a password. The PDF won't open without the password. It works on any platform. PDF Secure also allows you to completely remove the password protection of a document. Using PDF Secure is very simple: • Select a PDF document from your files • Choose a password (ideally strong) and do not forget it • Export anywhere (Files app, any cloud drive, E-mail, AirDrop, Messages, ...) → The password will now be requested at any attempt to open the PDF (on all platforms) PDF Secure is compatible with the dark mode. And it's 100% free (no in-app purchases, no ads). NO DATA COLLECTION. Everything happens on device. Your privacy matters. Enjoy!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PDF Secure at every 9 months against PureLocate's every 74 months. PDF Secure also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PureLocate ships an update every 74 months, PDF Secure every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PureLocate | PDF Secure |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (376 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 98.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 376 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 74 months | Every 9 months — better |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pure Engineering, LLC. | iSolid apps |
In-app purchases
PureLocate
No in-app purchases
PDF Secure
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Which is updated more often, PureLocate or PDF Secure?
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