Open Reader vs Be Secure
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Open Reader
This app allows you to view a wide range of document formats, including Open Document files, PDFs, and Microsoft Office documents. It also functions as a robust document manager, enabling file downloads from various sources and cloud storage services.
- View ODT, ODS, ODP files
- Download files from email and web
- Manage files with folders and renaming
- View PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Integrates with Google Drive, Dropbox, Box
- Wireless file transfer
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Open Reader is an iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch app which can display most document formats including Open Document files (ODT, ODS, ODP) and can serve as a document manager and downloader for you. Feature: 1. Display Open Office documents, including Open Document formats ODT, ODS, ODP. 2. Download files from email through Mail app 3. Download files from Internet/Web through Safari 4. Manage files in the app, support folders, renaming file, moving file to another folder by copy/cut and paste. 5. Display PDF, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, iWork documents(Pages, Keynotes, Numbers). 6. Email files as attachment 7. Support device display rotation 8. Display images(JPG, GIF, PNG, BMP, TIFF) 9. Display RTF, HTML, TXT files 10. Print documents from iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad with iOS 4.2 and above 11. Transfer file between OpenReader and desktop using iTunes file sharing 12. Wireless File Transfer between Open Reader and your computer using built-in WiFi server and a web browser 13. Support for GoogleDrive, including download files, upload files, create folder, delete files uploaded by Open Reader, delete folders created by Open Reader. 14. Support for Dropbox, including download files, upload files, create folder, delete files/folders. 15. Support for Box, including download files, upload files, create folder, delete files/folders.
Be Secure
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With the new Be Secure app, you can control your security system quicker and easier. No matter where you are, you can monitor and control your home or office system. STAY CONNECTED FROM ANYWHERE Receive real-time alarm status and arm or disarm your security system remotely. Get instant alerts in the event of a security alarm, or simply be notified when your family arrives home. A SINGLE APP TO CONTROL YOUR ENTIRE HOME Enjoy full interactive home control including lights, locks, thermostats, garage doors, and other connected devices.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Be Secure at Free against Open Reader's $4.99. Be Secure also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Open Reader's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On 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
Be Secure is free to download; Open Reader costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Open Reader ships an update every 2 months, Be Secure every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Open Reader | Be Secure |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 17.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | UMateY | TRIKDIS |
In-app purchases
Open Reader
No in-app purchases
Be Secure
No in-app purchases
