# Basic Browser vs PDF Lock & Unlock

The clearest difference is price: Basic Browser at Free against PDF Lock & Unlock's $0.99. PDF Lock & Unlock's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Basic Browser is free to download; PDF Lock & Unlock costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Basic Browser | PDF Lock & Unlock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Size | 4 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kit Hoong Ngau](https://appshunter.io/developer/513947973) | [StudyBridge LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830101876) |

## What reviewers say

### Basic Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-browser/id6444049649)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### PDF Lock & Unlock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-lock-and-unlock/id6756542477)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Basic Browser free?

Basic Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PDF Lock & Unlock free?

PDF Lock & Unlock costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Basic Browser or PDF Lock & Unlock have ads?

Basic Browser shows ads; PDF Lock & Unlock does not.

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