Comparison

Redactly vs OmniPDF

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

Head to head
About

Redactly

Automatically detect and redact sensitive information like phone numbers, emails, and faces from your screenshots and documents. Offers multiple redaction styles and prioritizes on-device processing for maximum privacy.

Highlights
  • Auto-detect sensitive data
  • Multiple redaction styles
  • On-device processing
  • PDF import and export
  • Batch redaction
  • EXIF metadata stripping
Features
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Your screenshots contain more than you think. Phone numbers. Email addresses. Faces. Bank details. Every screenshot, photo, or document you share could expose sensitive information without you even realizing it. Redactly uses Apple's on-device AI to automatically detect and categorize sensitive data in your photos, screenshots, and PDFs — so you can redact exactly what matters, in one tap. SMART DETECTION • Auto-detect phone numbers, emails, URLs, faces, addresses, names, monetary amounts, and ID numbers • Each category is color-coded for instant visual recognition • Toggle entire categories on or off with a single tap • Fine-tune by selecting or deselecting individual items PRECISE CONTROL • Tap any text line to redact it instantly • Only the matched sensitive text is redacted — the rest stays readable • Review every detected item before you share PDF WORKFLOW • Import PDF documents directly from Files • Review and redact each page individually • Export a clean, redacted PDF ready to share MULTIPLE REDACTION STYLES • Gaussian blur with adjustable intensity • Classic pixelation with configurable block size • Solid fill for complete blackout • Plus exclusive Pro styles: pattern fill, emoji stamp, gradient blur PRIVACY FIRST • 100% on-device processing — your photos never leave your phone • No internet connection required for any feature • No accounts, no tracking, no data collection whatsoever • Optional EXIF metadata stripping to remove hidden location data PRO FEATURES • Unlimited daily image processing • Batch redact up to 20 images at once • 6 professional redaction styles • Full edit history with re-editable projects • Custom redaction presets • PDF import and export Redactly is built for anyone who shares screenshots — whether you're a professional handling sensitive invoices, a social media user protecting personal details, or simply someone who values digital privacy. Download Redactly and share safely. One tap. All private. SUBSCRIPTION INFO • Redactly Pro is available as a weekly or annual auto-renewable subscription • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • You can manage or cancel your subscription in your device's Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions • Free trial: if offered, any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited upon purchasing a subscription LEGAL Terms of Use: https://llsean.github.io/app-legal/redactly/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://llsean.github.io/app-legal/redactly/privacy.html

About

OmniPDF

Features
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OmniPDF is a batch PDF processing tool. Select multiple files and use shared settings for compression, watermarks, passwords, or page organization. You can also combine several operations into a workflow to reduce repetitive processing and setup. Organize contracts, application documents, reports, and scanned files. Preview the results in the app and review changes before exporting or sharing. 【Batch Processing】 • Compress multiple PDFs with a target file size. • Find and permanently remove searchable sensitive text across multiple PDFs. • Add the same watermark or page numbering to multiple PDFs. • Set, change, or remove passwords required to open multiple files. • Check page orientation, remove blank pages, trim page margins, or adjust paper size. • Remove file metadata and annotations, or make editable content a fixed part of the page. 【Combine Multiple Steps】 • Choose several tools and set their execution order. • Combine compression, sensitive text removal, and watermarks in one workflow. • Save workflows you use frequently and reuse them later. • Review the results, then continue with other operations or export. 【A Complete PDF Toolkit】 • Merge, split, delete, extract, duplicate, and reorder pages. • Rotate and trim pages, insert pages, and replace pages. • Scan documents, turn images into PDF files, and export PDF pages as images. • Add text, annotations, signatures, date stamps, and stamps. Fill existing form fields. • Draw rectangles over areas to permanently remove sensitive content. 【Optional PDF Inspection】 • Check file size, page orientation, blank pages, password protection, annotations, form fields, and metadata. • Choose which items to process based on the inspection results. • Inspect first if needed, or choose a tool and start processing directly. Processing and result previews are available in the app. Exporting or sharing processed files requires an in-app purchase. OmniPDF — one batch of files, multiple steps, one workflow. Privacy Policy: https://zzthhj.github.io/OmniPDF/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Redactly4 screens
OmniPDF3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Redactly at weekly against OmniPDF's every 6 weeks. 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. Redactly sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and OmniPDF sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Redactly ships an update weekly, OmniPDF every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Redactly versus OmniPDF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRedactlyOmniPDF
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.3 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB17 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer茂华 樊zhentao zhang

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Redactly

Subscriptions2
  • Redactly Pro Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Redactly Pro Yearly$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$6.99
3 purchases

OmniPDF

Subscriptions2
  • OmniPDF Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • OmniPDF Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • OmniPDF Pro Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Redactly free?
Redactly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OmniPDF free?
OmniPDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Redactly or OmniPDF have ads?
Neither Redactly nor OmniPDF shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Redactly or OmniPDF?
Redactly ships an update weekly, and OmniPDF every 6 weeks. Most recently, Redactly was updated on October 7, 2026 and OmniPDF on October 22, 2026.

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