Comparison

Document GPS vs LocalPass

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

Head to head
About

Document GPS

Securely send and track email attachments with blockchain-based encryption. Control access, revoke permissions, and monitor all user activity in real-time. Offers a private library for recipients to upload encrypted files.

Highlights
  • Blockchain-based security
  • Real-time access tracking
  • Revoke download/share permissions
  • Encrypted file sending/receiving
  • Private recipient library
  • Timestamped activity log
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Desktop and free Mobile app seamlessly link together so you can track your files on the go. Revoke access from your phone or laptop at any time. Sign up for a 30-day free trial (no credit card required for sign up) via the desktop extension. Japanese and Spanish versions also available on desktop. Track, modify and delete already sent attachments using blockchain-based security. NO need to jump to other platforms to manage your files. - Completely control who can/cannot download, share or access your email attachments, at all times. You can always give or revoke the permission to any recipients to access, download, or share your email attachments. Regardless of who has a copy of your email with your Document GPS attachment, they cannot download, share and access the attachment unless you allow them to. Our system is blockchain-secure, protecting your attachments fully. Never worry again about who sees your files. –Now you can SEND and RECEIVE encrypted attachments. Your recipients can access their Private Library where they can securely upload files with immediate tokenization and encryption. Only you and your recipients can access the Library. Great for healthcare providers, accountants, attorneys, researchers, financial advisors and more. Anyone who needs to have files sent to them in a secure and encrypted platform can benefit from Document GPS. Show your clients you protect their digital privacy from the very first step all the way through the entire process. - Near carbon-free email: prevent attachments from being downloaded or shared when they don't need to be. Do your part by sending "green" attachments for a low carbon email account with Document GPS. - See everything that goes on, in real-time. A timestamped log comes with each document (hence, Document GPS), showing every time each individual user views, shares, downloads, or changes anyone’s permissions on it, in real-time. It shows exactly how many times each user has viewed it. Never worry again about not knowing who sees your files. - Rest easy, with Document GPS’s blockchain security. - All files sent using Document GPS are encrypted, even if the email itself is not, so they are protected from AI scanning the text. - All users have direct and indirect analytics. - Manage your documents without difficulty. --1-Button software gives others a way to interact with you and anyone you invite into your files. --1-Link technology lets you access all the features but with a shareable link you can send to your colleagues or other collaborators. - Within your document workbench is an Email Attachment Library: a list of all the documents you own or have access to. From here, you can monitor and manage your documents and their recipients effortlessly. - All major file types are supported. - There is no limit to the number of attachments you can attach. - Coming soon: users will be able to edit documents using Document GPS - Document GPS uses ShelterZoom's Single Source Of Truth® software technology to create immutable records for sharing of files, communication, collaboration, and permanent record keeping. --See how many times someone has opened your attachments, giving you greater insights into their level of interest in your materials. Great for marketing analytics and budget decisions. --The mobile app lets you take a photo using the app and the picture is NOT stored on your device, providing you greater privacy. --SSOT® security is state of the art

About

LocalPass

This app offers a secure, open-source solution for managing passwords and sensitive notes. It features strong encryption, biometric authentication, and autofill capabilities to simplify your digital life while prioritizing privacy.

Highlights
  • Data Encryption (AES)
  • PBKDF2 Key Derivation
  • Secure Notes Storage
  • Biometric Authentication
  • Autofill Support
  • TOTP Support
Features
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LocalPass is a forever free, ad-free, and open-source solution for managing your passwords, secure notes, and more, with an unwavering emphasis on data encryption and security. With a range of useful features, LocalPass simplifies your digital life while ensuring your information is kept private and secure. Key Features: - Data Encryption: All of your data is always encrypted, using strong AES encryption. Your sensitive information remains indecipherable to anyone without the encryption key. - PBKDF2 Key Derivation: LocalPass employs industry-standard PBKDF2 key derivation with 100k iterations, to ensure that your master password is securely transformed into the encryption key, making it virtually impossible for anyone to reverse engineer. The encryption key is also rotated every time you enter your password. - Secure Notes: In addition to password management, LocalPass allows you to store secure notes. Personal information, and other sensitive data are all encrypted, giving you peace of mind. - Biometric Authentication: Access your data with ease using biometric authentication, ensuring a seamless and secure experience. - Autofill Support: LocalPass supports credential autofilling in Safari and your favorite apps! Just make sure to enable it in your device's settings under 'Passwords' > 'Password Options' > 'Allow Filling From: LocalPass!' - TOTP Support: LocalPass supports Time-Based One-Time Passwords (TOTP) for multifactor authentication. - No User Data Collection: LocalPass is built with a commitment to privacy. LocalPass does not collect any personal data whatsoever and does not talk to any external data servers. It only ever talks to the internet if you have account icons or iCloud sync enabled. - iOS Development Enthusiasts: LocalPass is an open-source personal project, created by a Computer Science student. If you are an iOS developer and enjoy using LocalPass, consider exploring the codebase and submit a pull request to enhance the security and features of LocalPass. Coming Soon: - iCloud Sync (Optional): While your data is protected by encryption on your device, LocalPass will provide the option to sync your encrypted data with iCloud between devices for convenience. Only encrypted data will ever be stored in iCloud, just like on your device. - Recycle Bin (Optional): Mistakenly delete something? The recycle bin will help you recover that data securely. - Password Change Reminders (Optional): Stay secure with password change reminders at your chosen frequency. - Folders: Help organize your passwords and secure notes with customizable folders. - Secure Storage for Credit Cards and IDs: Store credit cards, ID numbers, or whatever you'd like! This will also include support for autofilling credit card details. - Enhanced iPad Support: LocalPass v1.0 has been designed with the iPhone in mind, however better support for iPad (and Mac running as an iPad app) is coming! No native MacOS app is currently planned. Thank you for using LocalPass!

Screenshots

Document GPS4 screens
LocalPass4 screens

Verdict

The call

Document GPS and LocalPass are too close to call on the numbers: across 7 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Document GPS ships an update every 2 months, LocalPass every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 12, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Document GPS versus LocalPass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDocument GPSLocalPass
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB3 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperShelterZoom CorpReubWare Ltd

Customer experience

Document GPS

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

LocalPass

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Document GPS

No in-app purchases

None

LocalPass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Document GPS free?
Document GPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LocalPass free?
LocalPass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Document GPS or LocalPass have ads?
Neither Document GPS nor LocalPass shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Document GPS or LocalPass?
Document GPS ships an update every 2 months, and LocalPass every 3 months. Most recently, Document GPS was updated on August 12, 2026 and LocalPass on June 1, 2026.

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