Comparison

SecureShred vs Kodo

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

Head to head
About

SecureShred

Features
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SecureShred permanently erases your files, photos, and free space — making recovery impossible, even with advanced forensic tools. Unlike the standard delete, SecureShred overwrites your files with random data multiple times before removing them. Once shredded, the data is gone forever. SECURE FILE SHREDDING Erase any file, document, photo, or video using military-grade algorithms. Supports DoD 5220.22-M (7-pass), Gutmann (35-pass), and more. ENCRYPTED VAULT Store sensitive files inside an AES-256 encrypted vault. Protected by Face ID / Touch ID. FREE SPACE WIPE Overwrite all unused space on your device to eliminate traces of previously deleted files. SHRED CERTIFICATES Generate a PDF certificate for every shred operation. DUPLICATE CLEANER Scan your files and photos for duplicates, then securely wipe the ones you don't need. PRIVACY FIRST SecureShred works entirely on-device. No data is uploaded, tracked, or shared. No account required. One-time purchase. No subscription. Ever.

About

Kodo

Features
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Kodo is the fast, clean way to create and scan QR codes on your iPhone. No ads, no sign ups, no clutter. Point and scan, or build a custom code in seconds. Scan anything Open the app and scan any QR code or barcode instantly. Tap a result to open links, join Wi-Fi, add a contact, and more. You can also scan a code straight from a photo in your library. Create 20+ types of codes • Links and plain text • Wi-Fi networks, share access in one scan • Contacts and vCards • Email, phone, SMS, and location • Calendar events • Instagram, WhatsApp, TikTok, YouTube, Telegram, and other social profiles Make it yours Design codes that match your brand. Pick any color for the code and background, choose a module shape like square, rounded, or dots, and drop your logo right in the center. Save and share Export in high resolution to print on menus, posters, business cards, and packaging, or share instantly to any app. Your codes, organized Every code you create is saved to My Codes, so you can find, reuse, edit, and duplicate them anytime. Private by design Kodo works entirely on your device. There are no accounts and no tracking, and your data never leaves your iPhone. Why Kodo • No ads and no watermarks • No sign up required • Clean, native design that feels right at home on iOS • Fast and lightweight Create your first code today with Kodo.

Screenshots

SecureShred4 screens
Kodo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kodo at none against SecureShred's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. SecureShred sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Kodo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
SecureShred versus Kodo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecureShredKodo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMAJED AL MUBARAKKirill Sidorets

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SecureShred

One-time1
  • SecureShred Pro$5.99
None

Kodo

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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