Comparison

Redacted vs Redact Document & PDF

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

Head to head
About

Redacted

Features
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Redacted helps you permanently black out sensitive text in PDF files before sharing or exporting. Designed for clarity and control, Redacted lets you redact information directly on PDFs so private data stays private. Features: • Permanently black out text in PDF documents • Multiple blackout colors to suit different redaction needs • Simple and precise redaction tools • Access both original and redacted versions of your documents • Share original or redacted PDFs with ease • One-time export option • On-device storage with optional private CloudKit sync • Fast, lightweight, and privacy-focused Whether you’re preparing documents for sharing, archiving, or personal records, Redacted makes PDF redaction simple, flexible, and reliable. Terms of Service https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://azamsharp.com/redacted-privacy-policy.html

About

Redact Document & PDF

Automatically detect and permanently redact sensitive information from PDFs using on-device AI. Offers smart presets for various document types and manual control for precise redaction. Ensures complete privacy as no documents are uploaded or processed online.

Highlights
  • On-device AI redaction
  • Smart presets for document types
  • Manual redaction control
  • OCR for scanned PDFs
  • Permanent redaction
  • Complete privacy
Features
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Automatically detect and redact sensitive information from any PDF or photo — powered by on-device AI. No uploads, no cloud processing. Your documents never leave your device. PDF Redact uses smart detection to find and hide personal information including names, addresses, Social Security numbers, account numbers, phone numbers, email addresses, and more. Just open a PDF, and the app instantly identifies what needs to be redacted. SMART PRESETS FOR EVERY USE CASE • Standard PII — Detect all common personal identifiers • Bank Statement — Hide transactions and account numbers on bank, card, and investment statements while keeping your name, address, and balances visible for loan and rental applications • Tax Documents — Redact SSNs, EINs, and account numbers from W-2s, 1099s, and 1040s • Medical / HIPAA — Remove patient identifiers to share medical records safely, including a HIPAA Safe Harbor option that also removes dates • Legal / Court — Redact names, addresses, and financial details for court filings, with a court-filing format that leaves the last four digits visible as court rules allow The app automatically detects your document type and applies the right preset. POWERFUL DETECTION • AI-powered name and address detection • Account numbers, routing numbers, credit cards, and SSNs • Transaction table detection for bank and credit card statements • Dollar amounts and reference numbers • Works on searchable PDFs, scans, and photos with built-in OCR • Find & Redact — search for any word or number and redact every match EASY TO USE • Single tap to redact a word, double tap for an entire line • Smart mode auto-detects sensitive data across all pages • Manual mode for precise control with black box, white box, blur, or pixelate styles • Review and dismiss any suggestion before exporting PERMANENT, SEARCHABLE EXPORT • Redacted text is removed from the file, not just covered with a box • Everything you didn't redact stays searchable, saved as PDF/A • Hidden text, metadata, and comments are stripped • A built-in privacy audit checks every export before you share it • Optional password protection COMPLETE PRIVACY • All processing happens on your device • No internet connection required for redaction • No document data is ever uploaded or shared • What you redact stays redacted — permanently Your first export is free. Upgrade to unlock unlimited redaction and batch processing. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Prefer no subscription? A one-time 5 Export Pack is available.

Screenshots

Redacted4 screens
Redact Document & PDF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Redact Document & PDF at 17.0 against Redacted's 26.0. 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. Redacted sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Redact Document & PDF sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Redacted versus Redact Document & PDF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRedactedRedact Document & PDF
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—10 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMohammad AzamNavneet Kaur

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Redacted

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$6.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • One-Time Invoice Export$3.99
3 purchases

Redact Document & PDF

Subscriptions2
  • PDF Redact Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • PDF Redact Premium Annual$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • PDF Redact Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is Redacted free?
Redacted is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Redact Document & PDF free?
Redact Document & PDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Redacted or Redact Document & PDF have ads?
Neither Redacted nor Redact Document & PDF shows ads.

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