Comparison

Redact PDF vs HTML Editor

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

Head to head
About

Redact PDF

Features
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A black box that can be moved, or text you can copy from underneath, is not real redaction. Redact PDF helps you create a new PDF where sensitive content is removed from the exported copy, not merely covered. Hide a balance on a bank statement, an SSN on a form, a client’s name in a contract, or account numbers before you forward a file. Mark what should disappear, and Document Redactor rebuilds a clean copy with black redaction bars burned into the page image. HOW IT WORKS β€’ Choose a PDF from Files or the iOS file picker β€’ Select text to redact when the PDF has selectable text β€’ Draw boxes over anything text selection cannot catch β€’ Add straight redaction bars where you need them β€’ Preview the generated redacted copy before you share β€’ Export a new image-only PDF β€” your original is never changed THE TEXT IS GONE, NOT HIDDEN Some tools place black boxes on top of the original page while leaving the original text underneath. Redact PDF uses a safer approach for the first version: it renders each page as an image, burns the black redaction bars into that image, and rebuilds a new image-only PDF. The exported copy does not preserve the original text layer, annotations, links, forms, attachments, or original PDF object structure. LOCAL REDACTION CHECK After export, Redact PDF re-opens the generated PDF locally and checks for selectable text, captured redacted text strings, remaining annotations, and document metadata reported by Apple’s PDF framework. If the check fails, the app warns you not to share the file. You should still review the visible exported PDF before sending it. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your documents never leave your device for redaction. No account. No cloud upload. No analytics. No ads. No tracking. Redaction happens locally on your iPhone or iPad. MADE FOR ONE JOB Redact PDF is intentionally focused. It is not a cloud workspace, a document manager, an AI assistant, or a full PDF editor. It does one thing: helps turn a sensitive PDF into a safer, shareable redacted copy. ONE-TIME PURCHASE Redact PDF is a one-time paid App Store download. No subscription, no in-app purchase gate, and no account. A NOTE ON TRUST Redact PDF is a practical privacy tool, not legal advice, compliance software, or a forensic guarantee. Always review your exported PDF before you share it. Terms: https://www.myworkingmemory.ai/redactor-terms.html Privacy: https://www.myworkingmemory.ai/redactor-privacy.html

About

HTML Editor

Features
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HTML Editor is a local-first iPhone and iPad app for opening standalone HTML files when another browser is not available from the share sheet. Open .html and .htm files from Files, AirDrop, WeChat handoffs, or other local document flows. The app renders the file cleanly in a built-in reader, then lets you switch into Edit mode for lightweight changes such as updating selected text or simple color styling. When you are done, export or share a new edited HTML file without requiring an account, server login, or cloud workspace. It is designed for saved pages, reports, notes, and document handoffs that should stay local on your device.

Screenshots

Redact PDF3 screens
HTML Editor1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HTML Editor at Free against Redact PDF's $1.99. HTML Editor also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

HTML Editor is free to download; Redact PDF costs $1.99 up front. Redact PDF sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per year. HTML Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Redact PDF versus HTML Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRedact PDFHTML Editor
Price$1.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMyworkingmemory LLCηΏ€ 冉

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Redact PDF

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Access$8.991 Year
None

HTML Editor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Redact PDF free?
Redact PDF costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is HTML Editor free?
HTML Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Redact PDF or HTML Editor have ads?
Neither Redact PDF nor HTML Editor shows ads.

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