Comparison

PDF Masker vs PDF Properties Toolbox

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

Head to head
About

PDF Masker

Easily mask sensitive keywords in PDF files before sharing. Import PDFs, specify multiple keywords, and customize redaction colors. Export as text or image-based PDFs for secure data sharing.

Highlights
  • Import PDFs via Share menu
  • Bulk keyword redaction
  • Export as text or image PDF
  • Multiple keyword support
  • Customizable redaction color
  • Save keyword histories
Features
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Protect your sensitive information before sharing files with others. PDF Masker is a powerful security tool that lets you search and black out specific keywords across your PDF documents automatically. Import any PDF directly from your device using the Share menu. Enter your target keywords, and the app instantly hides matching text so you can send your documents safely. You can choose to export your final file as a searchable text-based PDF or as an image-based PDF. The image-based option is perfect when you want to permanently erase underlying text data so it can never be copied or recovered. Key Features - Smart Bulk Redaction: Enter a keyword and automatically mask every single match across the entire document. - Multiple Keywords Support: Separate multiple terms using spaces or commas to clear different pieces of data at once. - 100 Item History Tracker: Saves up to 100 of your frequently used keywords so you can reapply them with a single tap. - Custom Redaction Colors: Change the color of your redaction blocks from classic blackout to white or any custom tone. - Flexible File Loading: Easily load files from your system file picker, in-app web browser, or straight from other apps via the Share extension. - 100 Percent Offline Security: All processing happens locally on your phone or tablet. Your private and confidential documents are never sent to external servers. - Clean and Fast User Interface: Designed to be clean, fast, and simple for everyone, with no complex setup required. Whether you are hiding account numbers, blurred names, personal addresses, or sensitive corporate contracts, PDF Masker helps you prevent data leaks on the go.

About

PDF Properties Toolbox

Features
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PDF Properties Toolbox lets you view and edit PDF document metadata such as title, author, and subject. You can also manage document permissions to control how your PDF document can be used or modified. With the Sanitize feature, you can remove all metadata before sharing to help protect your privacy. • View and edit PDF properties • Control viewing and editing permissions • Edit custom properties • Remove all (XMP) metadata for your privacy • Works completely offline, your documents stay on your device

Screenshots

PDF Masker4 screens
PDF Properties Toolbox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PDF Properties Toolbox at none against PDF Masker's 1. PDF Properties Toolbox also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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 Masker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PDF Properties Toolbox asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PDF Masker versus PDF Properties Toolbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF MaskerPDF Properties Toolbox
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKazuhisa KobayashiWim Dalof

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PDF Masker

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99
None

PDF Properties Toolbox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PDF Masker free?
PDF Masker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Properties Toolbox free?
PDF Properties Toolbox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PDF Masker or PDF Properties Toolbox have ads?
PDF Masker shows ads; PDF Properties Toolbox does not.

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