Comparison

PDF Protector vs Yalist

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

Head to head
About

PDF Protector

Secure your PDF documents with robust password protection and encryption. This tool allows you to restrict printing, copying, and content extraction, while also enabling decryption of protected files. Protect sensitive information quickly and reliably.

Highlights
  • Encrypt PDF files with password protection
  • Restrict printing and copying
  • Decrypt protected PDFs
  • Create reusable security profiles
  • Protect multiple files at once
  • Fast and intuitive interface
Features
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Protect your PDF documents with ease. PDF Protector is a simple and powerful tool for encrypting and decrypting PDF files. Secure your documents with industry-standard password protection to prevent unauthorized access. Set an open password and optionally restrict printing, copying, or content extraction to keep sensitive information safe. If you know the correct password, PDF Protector can also remove existing security settings and decrypt your PDF files. Features * Secure PDF files with industry-leading 256-bit AES encryption * Set an open password to secure your documents * Restrict printing, copying, and content extraction * Decrypt protected PDFs and remove password protection * Create reusable security profiles * Protect one or multiple PDF files at once * Fast, intuitive, and easy to use * Compatible with standard PDF readers Whether you’re protecting business documents, personal records, contracts, or confidential files, PDF Protector helps you secure your PDFs quickly and reliably.

About

Yalist

Features
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Yalist — unified storage, one file manager Stop hopping between vendor apps and browser tabs. Yalist is a powerful file browser that lets you add many storage backends side by side—so your documents, media, and project files stay reachable from a single place. What you can connect On this device: pick a local folder as a storage root (great for offline copies and sideloaded content). Open protocols & infra: WebDAV, FTP and FTPS, SFTP, SMB/CIFS, S3‑compatible APIs (e.g. MinIO and similar), IPFS API, and more. Cloud & platforms: connect accounts and services you already use—including mainstream international providers (e.g. Google Drive, Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive) and a wide range of regional or specialized services (see in‑app list). Bridges & panels: work with remote Alist (v2/v3), Cloudreve, KodBox‑style endpoints, and other aggregator‑style backends when you self‑host or use a compatible server. What you can do Browse folders and files with a consistent interface across storages. Preview common formats where supported (e.g. documents and media—capabilities depend on file type and platform). Manage multiple profiles: keep personal, work, and lab storage separate but reachable. Use the app in multiple languages and tune appearance (theme options) for comfortable daily use. Who it’s for Anyone with files split across several clouds or NAS boxes. Self‑hosters and homelab users who rely on WebDAV, SMB, S3, or Alist‑style gateways. Teams and individuals who want one browser for remote folders without giving up their existing services. Important Yalist is a client for services you configure; you need valid credentials and must comply with each provider’s terms. Feature availability can vary by storage type, network, and OS; some integrations are best suited to specific regions or account types. Privacy & data Connections and credentials are under your control; the app is designed to help you access your storages. Review the in‑app privacy information and your own security practices (especially on untrusted networks).

Screenshots

PDF Protector4 screens
Yalist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Yalist at none against PDF Protector's 3. Yalist also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PDF Protector sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Yalist asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PDF Protector versus Yalist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF ProtectorYalist
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel WittHefei Yunyilian Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PDF Protector

One-time3
  • Full Version for iPhone & iPad$4.99
  • Full Version for Mac$9.99
  • Full Version for All Devices$12.99
None

Yalist

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PDF Protector free?
PDF Protector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Yalist free?
Yalist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PDF Protector or Yalist have ads?
Neither PDF Protector nor Yalist shows ads.

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