Comparison

DocMatic vs PDF Lock

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

Head to head
About

DocMatic

Transform your mobile device into a powerful document scanner. Effortlessly capture, edit, and share high-quality multi-page PDFs with advanced security features. Import documents from various sources for a streamlined workflow.

Highlights
  • High-quality document scanning
  • Multi-page PDF creation
  • Biometric security (Face ID/Touch ID)
  • Import from Files app and URLs
  • Document preview and editing
  • Seamless sharing options
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DocMatic: The Smarter Way to Scan Documents Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful document scanner with DocMatic. Whether you’re scanning receipts, forms, notes, or full reports, DocMatic makes it fast, secure, and intuitive. Key Features: - Fast & Easy Scanning: Capture high-quality scans effortlessly—no extra equipment needed. - Multi-Page PDFs: Scan multiple pages and combine them into a single, clean PDF. - Biometric Security: Use Face ID or Touch ID to lock sensitive scans for added privacy. - Import from Anywhere You Work: Bring in existing PDFs from the Files app, import from a website URL, or use drag & drop for even faster workflow. - Document Preview & Editing: Crop, rotate, and enhance scans before saving or sharing—right from the preview. - Seamless Sharing: Export documents as PDFs and share via email, messages, AirDrop, or save directly to the Files app. Note: DocMatic requires access to your device's camera for functionality.

About

PDF Lock

Features
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Secure your documents instantly with PDF Password Manager – Lock.
 This powerful PDF tool helps you add or remove passwords from multiple PDF files at once. Whether you need to protect sensitive files or remove restrictions for easy access, the app ensures your documents are safe, private, and accessible. Features: • Add Password to PDFs – Lock multiple PDF files with one tap. • Remove PDF Passwords – Unlock multiple documents quickly and easily. • Batch Processing – Protect or unlock dozens of files in seconds. • Secure & Private – All processing is done locally on your device. • Easy to Use – Clean interface designed for professionals and everyday users. Perfect for students, professionals, and businesses who need quick and reliable PDF security. Download PDF Password Manager – Lock today and keep your PDFs secure, private, and always under your control. Information about auto-renewal of subscription: - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Subscriptions can be managed by the user and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of the free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - An account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. The amount charged will depend on the selected plan. Weekly: $0.99 Monthly: $2.99 Yearly: $14.99 PRO scanner features: - No Restrictions on add & Remove Password in PDF Privacy policy : https://brpdflockpasswordprotectedprivacy.blogspot.com Terms of use : https://sites.google.com/view/brtermsofuse/home

Screenshots

DocMatic4 screens
PDF Lock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PDF Lock at 14.0 against DocMatic's 18.2. On price, 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

Both are free to download. DocMatic sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and PDF Lock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
DocMatic versus PDF Lock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDocMaticPDF Lock
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.214.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaul Roden IIBhavnaben Rupareliya

In-app purchases

3 purchases

DocMatic

Subscriptions2
  • DocMatic Pro - Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • DocMatic Pro - Annually3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • DocMatic Pro - Lifetime$122.99
3 purchases

PDF Lock

Subscriptions3
  • PDF Protect [ 1 Week ]$0.997 Days
  • Protect PDF [ 1 Month ]$2.991 Month
  • Protect PDF [ 1 Year ]$14.991 Year

Questions

Is DocMatic free?
DocMatic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Lock free?
PDF Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DocMatic or PDF Lock have ads?
Neither DocMatic nor PDF Lock shows ads.

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