Comparison

Locklizard Safeguard Viewer vs SimpleDB

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

Head to head
About

Locklizard Safeguard Viewer

This free application allows users to view protected PDF documents on their iOS devices. It supports secure PDF files that have been protected using specific DRM security software.

Highlights
  • View secure PDF documents
  • Supports PDC files
  • DRM protected PDF viewing
  • iOS compatibility
  • Free to use
Features
Read full description

Locklizard Safeguard Viewer for iOS is a FREE app that lets you view Locklizard secure PDF documents (PDC files) on the iPad and iPhone. Safeguard Secure PDF Viewer supports PDC files protected with Safeguard PDF Security and Enterprise PDF DRM. An installation video can be found at https://www.locklizard.com/Videos/Viewers/ios-viewer-install.mp4

About

SimpleDB

Access and manage Amazon SimpleDB data directly from your mobile device. Browse domains, build custom queries, and export results to CSV for easy sharing and archiving. Securely store your AWS credentials for convenient access.

Highlights
  • Connect to AWS profile
  • Browse SimpleDB domains
  • Table view for attributes
  • Custom SELECT query builder
  • CSV export
  • Secure credential storage
Features
Read full description

SimpleDB Viewer helps you work with Amazon SimpleDB from your phone or tablet: connect your AWS profile, pick a domain, and browse attributes in a clear table. Refine what you see with a query builder that keeps you in safe SELECT-only territory, then export results to CSV and share them with Mail, Files, or other apps. Highlights: - List domains and open any domain's data in a table view - Custom queries with validation tuned for SimpleDB-style SELECT statements - CSV export for sharing or archiving snapshots - Secure credential storage in the iOS Keychain; support for multiple profiles Built for developers and operators who still rely on SimpleDB and want a fast, focused way to inspect data without a laptop. Note: Compatible with Silicon Macs

Screenshots

Locklizard Safeguard Viewer4 screens
SimpleDB3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Locklizard Safeguard Viewer at Free against SimpleDB's $1.99. Locklizard Safeguard Viewer also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 48 months) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). SimpleDB's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 1.8). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Locklizard Safeguard Viewer is free to download; SimpleDB costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SimpleDB holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Locklizard Safeguard Viewer has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Locklizard Safeguard Viewer ships an update every 2 months, SimpleDB every 48 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Locklizard Safeguard Viewer versus SimpleDB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLocklizard Safeguard ViewerSimpleDB
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating1.8 (8 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 48 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLockLizardMaysoft Inc.

Customer experience

Locklizard Safeguard Viewer

All ratings8 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive10.8%
Neutral7.2%
Negative81.9%

SimpleDB

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Locklizard Safeguard Viewer

No in-app purchases

None

SimpleDB

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Locklizard Safeguard Viewer free?
Locklizard Safeguard Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SimpleDB free?
SimpleDB costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Locklizard Safeguard Viewer or SimpleDB?
SimpleDB is rated higher. Locklizard Safeguard Viewer averages 1.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while SimpleDB averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Locklizard Safeguard Viewer or SimpleDB have ads?
Neither Locklizard Safeguard Viewer nor SimpleDB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Locklizard Safeguard Viewer or SimpleDB?
Locklizard Safeguard Viewer ships an update every 2 months, and SimpleDB every 48 months. Most recently, Locklizard Safeguard Viewer was updated on September 23, 2026 and SimpleDB on August 15, 2026.

Other comparisons