PDF Secure vs GlassScan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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!
GlassScan
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Scan QR codes instantly. Open links safely. GlassScan is a fast, clean QR scanner built for real-world use. No clutter. No unnecessary steps. Just scan and go. Instant scanning Point your camera and get results immediately. No delays. No friction. Open links instantly Scan a code and open the result in seconds. No extra taps needed. Check before you open See what’s behind the code before taking action. Avoid unknown or suspicious links. Scan, copy, share Copy results, share them, or take further action — all in one place. Smart scan history All your scans are saved on-device so you can access them anytime. Private by design Your data stays on your device. No tracking. No cloud sync.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: GlassScan at every 5 weeks against PDF Secure's every 9 months. PDF Secure's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, 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.
PDF Secure ships an update every 9 months, GlassScan every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | PDF Secure | GlassScan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (383 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 98.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 383 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | iSolid apps | Branko Borota |
In-app purchases
PDF Secure
No in-app purchases
GlassScan
No in-app purchases
