# Protect PDF vs PDF Password Tool

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PDF Password Tool at none against Protect PDF's 1. PDF Password Tool also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Protect PDF's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Protect PDF | PDF Password Tool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-password-tool/id6773886649/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Size | 16 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Antonio Gonzalez de la aleja german](https://appshunter.io/developer/1839645711) | [Bokeria](https://appshunter.io/developer/1425332310) |

## What reviewers say

### Protect PDF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protect-pdf-password-lock/id6771690647)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### PDF Password Tool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-password-tool/id6773886649)

Secure your PDF documents by adding or removing passwords. This utility processes files directly on your device, ensuring privacy for sensitive information like contracts and certificates. It supports batch processing and easy sharing of protected or unlocked PDF copies.

**Highlights:** Unlock PDFs with existing password, Add new open password to unlocked PDFs, Process multiple PDF files, Save or share processed copies, Open PDFs from Files app, Supports English and Korean

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Protect PDF free?

Protect PDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PDF Password Tool free?

PDF Password Tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Protect PDF or PDF Password Tool have ads?

PDF Password Tool shows ads; Protect PDF does not.

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