Comparison

KeeForge vs PDF Editor

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

Head to head
About

KeeForge

Securely manage your passwords and sensitive information using a native iOS application that syncs with your existing KeePass databases. It offers seamless AutoFill capabilities, robust security features like Face ID unlock and key file support, and is fully open source.

Highlights
  • Native iOS app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac
  • Syncs with iCloud, Dropbox, OneDrive, WebDAV, FTP
  • AutoFill passwords, passkeys, and TOTP codes
  • Face ID/Touch ID unlock with auto-lock
  • Key file support
  • Fully open source under GPLv3
Features
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KeeForge is a native iOS password manager for KeePass (.kdbx) databases. Open vaults from iCloud, Dropbox, OneDrive, WebDAV, FTP, or local files. AutoFill passwords, passkeys, and TOTP codes with Face ID. No accounts, no tracking, no subscription — fully open source under GPLv3. Why KeeForge: - Native iOS app, not a port — built in Swift for iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Your vault stays encrypted on your device; we never see it - Zero accounts, zero telemetry, zero ads - Compatible with KeePassXC, KeePass 2.x, KeePassium, and Strongbox Vault Management - Open .kdbx databases from local files, iCloud, Dropbox, OneDrive, WebDAV, FTP, or any Files app provider - Manage multiple databases from a dedicated home screen - Create new KDBX 4.x databases on-device or in Dropbox, OneDrive, WebDAV, FTP - Browse groups and entries with instant search Editing & Saving - Create, edit, and delete entries with built-in password generation - Autosave with timestamped backups and save-conflict detection - Entry history, unknown fields, and third-party extensions preserved — no data loss when round-tripping with KeePassXC or other clients - Read-only mode for shared databases AutoFill - AutoFill passwords, passkeys, and TOTP codes in Safari and apps - QuickType bar suggestions — tap to fill with Face ID - Save new credentials directly from AutoFill, even when offline Security - Face ID / Touch ID unlock with auto-lock inactivity timer - Key file support — all KeePass formats (.key, .keyx, binary, hex) - Screen recording detection blurs vault when capture is active - Exponential lockout after failed unlock attempts - Argon2 KDF, AES-GCM in-memory encryption of secrets - Clipboard stays on-device — no Universal Clipboard sync Open Source - Fully open source under GPLv3 - Source on GitHub: github.com/KeeForge/KeeForge - Independently audited; no network calls except to your own cloud storage and the optional in-app feedback form Tip jar available if you'd like to support development. No subscription, no accounts, no upsell. FTP connections are unencrypted. Use FTP only on networks you trust, and avoid editing the same FTP database from multiple apps or devices at once. FTPS and SFTP are not supported.

About

PDF Editor

Features
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Document Assistant is the all-in-one PDF toolkit that lives on your device. Scan paper, sign contracts, edit, convert and organize documents in seconds. Your files are processed on your iPhone or iPad and never uploaded to a server. SCAN PAPER TO PDF • Capture documents with your camera, with automatic edge detection and cropping • Save as PDF, searchable PDF with text recognition (OCR), or images • OCR in multiple languages makes scanned text searchable and selectable SIGN AND MARK UP • Draw your signature once and place it on any page • Highlight, underline, add text, notes, shapes and freehand drawings • Redact to permanently black out sensitive information • Works beautifully with Apple Pencil on iPad 35+ PDF TOOLS • Organize: merge, split, remove or extract pages, reorder, rotate and duplicate • Optimize: compress PDFs, repair damaged files, run OCR • Convert to PDF: images, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, RTF, text and HTML • Convert from PDF: Word (DOCX), Excel (XLSX), text and JPG, or extract images • Edit: add watermarks, page numbers and rotations • Security: protect PDFs with a password or remove one you know IMAGE TOOLS • Compress, resize, crop and rotate images • Convert to and from JPG, PNG, HEIC, GIF and TIFF • Add watermarks, upscale images, blur faces automatically, or make a meme SMART FILE LIBRARY • Folders, favorites, recent files and instant search • Create new PDFs from ready-made templates • A 30-day Bin so nothing is lost by accident • Your library is also available in the Files app ASK YOUR DOCUMENTS • Chat with a PDF to get summaries, key points and answers • Runs on-device with Apple Intelligence on supported devices DESIGNED FOR EVERY SCREEN • iPhone, iPad and iPhone Duo, in portrait and landscape • Light and Dark Mode PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account needed. Your documents are processed on your device and are never uploaded. Privacy policy: https://digitalhole.github.io/DHPrivacy.html Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

KeeForge4 screens
PDF Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: KeeForge at none against PDF Editor's shown. KeeForge also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, 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. KeeForge sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and PDF Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KeeForge ships an update every 6 days, PDF Editor monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
KeeForge versus PDF Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKeeForgePDF Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB11 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperJia TanArima Jain

In-app purchases

3 purchases

KeeForge

One-time3
  • Small Tip$3.99
  • Nice Tip$6.99
  • Big Tip$14.99
1 purchases

PDF Editor

One-time1
  • Unlock All Features$3.99

Questions

Is KeeForge free?
KeeForge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Editor free?
PDF Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KeeForge or PDF Editor have ads?
PDF Editor shows ads; KeeForge does not.
Which is updated more often, KeeForge or PDF Editor?
KeeForge ships an update every 6 days, and PDF Editor monthly. Most recently, KeeForge was updated on November 7, 2026 and PDF Editor on October 31, 2026.

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