MobileConnect AF vs PDF Redactor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MobileConnect AF
This app enables passwordless login to supported websites using your personal phone as a primary authentication factor. Register your device once to scan QR codes and enter a passcode for secure access, eliminating the need for a physical CAC card.
- Passwordless login
- Primary Factor Authentication
- Phone registration
- QR code scanning
- Passcode entry
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Enhance your login experience with MobileConnect's Primary Factor Authentication. In addition to your regular CAC access, you can now register your phone to allow you to login to your account using your personal device.Using MobileConnect is a simple 2 step process that allows you to access websites that support Primary Factor Authentication without the need of a CAC (supported websites only): - Scan the QR code when prompted to login - Enter the passcode you created during registration
PDF Redactor
Permanently hide sensitive information in PDF documents by drawing black boxes over text or content. Export a flattened PDF where redactions are irreversible, ensuring privacy before sharing. This utility works offline and focuses on quick, straightforward redaction without complex editing tools.
- Permanently redact sensitive information
- Draw black redaction boxes
- Export flattened, irreversible PDFs
- Works fully offline
- Simple, one-time redaction tool
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PDF Redactor is a simple utility for permanently redacting sensitive information from PDF files. Open a PDF, zoom to the area you need, and draw black boxes over text or content you want to hide. Export a flattened PDF where redactions are baked in and cannot be removed. This app is designed for quick, one-time redactions — not full PDF editing. There are no accounts, no uploads, and no complicated tools. Everything happens directly on your device. Features: • Open and view PDF files • Draw black redaction boxes • Remove boxes with a tap • Export permanently redacted PDFs • Works fully offline If you need a fast and straightforward way to redact PDFs before sharing, PDF Redactor gets the job done.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MobileConnect AF at Free against PDF Redactor's $1.99. MobileConnect AF also leads on rating (3.0 vs 1.0) and review sentiment (25% vs 0%). On update cadence, ads 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
MobileConnect AF is free to download; PDF Redactor costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MobileConnect AF holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MobileConnect AF has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of MobileConnect AF's written reviews are positive against 0% of PDF Redactor's.
MobileConnect AF ships an update every 5 months, PDF Redactor every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on July 8, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MobileConnect AF | PDF Redactor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 3.0 (7 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | USAF-BESPIN | OpsOh LLC |
Customer experience
MobileConnect AF
PDF Redactor
In-app purchases
MobileConnect AF
No in-app purchases
PDF Redactor
No in-app purchases
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