PDF Locker vs PinBoard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PDF Locker
Secure your PDF documents with individual passwords or PINs. Share protected files and easily remove passwords when needed. Offers app-level protection using device biometrics or passcodes.
- Save PDF files
- Secure with password/PIN
- Share protected files
- Unlock/remove password
- App protection with biometrics/passcode
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Are you looking for an app to save and secure your PDF files with a password? Then PDF Locker is here for you. With this app, you can: - Save your PDF files - Secure them with individual password/PIN - Share the protected file with friends/colleagues - In case you change your mind, you can unlock/remove the password too Updates: - Rename and secure PDF by hiding the identity - Protect your app with the device's biometrics or passcode
PinBoard
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PinBoard lets you create quick, colourful notes with personality and pin the important ones to a widget or live activity. Pick an icon, choose an accent colour, and customize the font size to match your style. Pinned notes stay front and centre as Live Activities and widgets on your Lock Screen or Home Screen. Unpin anytime with a tap.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PDF Locker at every 2 weeks against PinBoard's every 2 months. PDF Locker also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). 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 Locker ships an update every 2 weeks, PinBoard every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PDF Locker | PinBoard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Krishna Raj Salim | Josh Mansfield |
In-app purchases
PDF Locker
No in-app purchases
PinBoard
No in-app purchases
