Comparison

PDFUnlock vs Unlock PDF

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

Head to head
About

PDFUnlock

Features
Read full description

Unlock or password-protect any PDF โ€” instantly, privately, and without an internet connection. Whether you need to open a locked document or secure one before sharing, this app handles both in seconds. No accounts, no uploads, no waiting. ยท Remove passwords from encrypted PDFs ยท Add passwords to protect sensitive documents ยท Works entirely on your device โ€” files never leave ยท Available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac ยท No internet connection required Your files are yours. Nothing is sent to any server โ€” ever. All processing happens locally, so your documents stay completely private. Try it free with your first 3 PDFs. After that, unlock unlimited use with a single one-time purchase โ€” no subscription, no auto-renewal, no surprises.

About

Unlock PDF

Features
Read full description

Unlock PDF removes the password from protected PDF files - entirely on your iPhone. Pick a locked PDF, enter its password once, and save or share an unlocked copy that opens anywhere without a password prompt. WHY UNLOCK PDF - 100% offline: your files and passwords never leave your device - No accounts, no subscriptions, no ads - Fast: unlocks most documents in under a second - Works with the Files app, iCloud Drive, and any document provider - Unlock straight from Mail or any app: tap Share โ†’ Unlock PDF - Share or save the unlocked copy anywhere with the share sheet - Native iOS design with full dark mode support PRIVACY FIRST Unlike online PDF unlockers, Unlock PDF does all processing locally. Nothing is uploaded, tracked, or collected. The app works in airplane mode. Note: you need to know the password of the PDF - this app removes the password protection from documents you can already open, it does not crack or bypass unknown passwords.

Screenshots

PDFUnlock4 screens
Unlock PDF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Unlock PDF at none against PDFUnlock's 1. Unlock PDF also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). PDFUnlock's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. PDFUnlock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Unlock PDF asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
PDFUnlock versus Unlock PDF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDFUnlockUnlock PDF
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.016.4 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size2 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDIEGO ALEJANDRO VILLA CARDENASLubomir Dlhy

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PDFUnlock

One-time1
  • PDFUnlock Unlimited$4.99
None

Unlock PDF

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PDFUnlock free?
PDFUnlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Unlock PDF free?
Unlock PDF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PDFUnlock or Unlock PDF have ads?
Neither PDFUnlock nor Unlock PDF shows ads.

Other comparisons