Comparison

Bramble vs Boreal PDF

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

Head to head
About

Bramble

Securely store all your sensitive information locally on your device. This app offers robust encryption, autofill capabilities, and passkey support for seamless logins. It prioritizes privacy with no accounts or cloud syncing.

Highlights
  • Local-first encrypted vault
  • Autofill passwords and one-time codes
  • Passkey support
  • Biometric unlock (Face ID/Touch ID)
  • Password generator
  • TOTP/2FA code generation
  • Peer-to-peer device sync
Features
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Bramble is a local-first password manager. Your passwords live in an encrypted vault on your device, not on someone else's server. There is no account to create and nothing phoning home. Everything cryptographic runs in a Rust core: Argon2id derives your key, AES-256-GCM encrypts your data, and envelope encryption gives every entry its own key. Site names, usernames, and notes are all encrypted, and secrets are wiped from memory after use. FEATURES - AutoFill passwords and one-time codes into apps and Safari, right from the keyboard. - Passkeys: create and sign in with passkeys, with Bramble as your own authenticator, for sites and apps that support them. - Unlock with Face ID or Touch ID, your master password, or a recovery code. - Store logins, payment cards, secure notes, and SSH keys, each with their own fields. - Built-in strong password generator. - TOTP / 2FA: add an otpauth URI or secret and Bramble generates the six-digit codes. - Import from KeePass (KDBX4), key files included. - Recovery code: a printable, high-entropy backup that unlocks your vault independently of your master password. - Optional breach check using k-anonymity, so nothing about your password leaves your device. - Auto-lock after inactivity. - Sync between your own devices peer-to-peer. No cloud, no relay holding your data. PRIVACY Bramble has no account, no subscription, and no telemetry. Your vault never leaves your control, and the code runs entirely on your device.

About

Boreal PDF

Features
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Boreal PDF helps you turn paper forms, receipts, certificates, contracts, and application documents into cleaner PDFs from iPhone. Start with a camera scan, selected photos, or an imported PDF. Boreal PDF keeps the workflow focused on the practical steps before submission: straighten the page, improve text readability, fill in missing marks, reduce file size, and export a PDF you can review before sending. Key tools: - Scan paper documents or import photos and PDFs. - Auto-crop, rotate, retake, reorder, merge, or split pages. - Add dates, names, signatures, freehand ink, and stamp-style marks. - Compress PDFs toward common upload limits. - Run OCR for printed Japanese and English text. - Preview the final PDF, then save, share, or print it from iOS. Boreal PDF is local-first by design. The companion website does not provide cloud document storage, account sync, or server-side PDF processing. OCR works best on clear printed text; handwriting, glare, low light, and heavy skew can reduce accuracy, so always review important documents before submitting them. Boreal PDF is free to start with 5 documents per day. Within that allowance, form marks, compression, OCR, searchable PDF, and watermarked export stay in the workflow. Pro removes the daily document limit and unlocks watermark-free final export. A 24-hour Pro Pass is available for short-term access, alongside monthly and yearly Pro subscriptions. Current prices, trial availability, renewal terms, and regional availability are shown on the App Store. Privacy Policy: https://borealpdf.borealbit.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://borealpdf.borealbit.com/terms

Screenshots

Bramble4 screens
Boreal PDF3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bramble at none against Boreal PDF's 3. Bramble also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Boreal PDF sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Bramble asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bramble ships an update every 4 days, Boreal PDF every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bramble versus Boreal PDF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrambleBoreal PDF
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWebvana Inc.Borealbit Technology Limited

In-app purchases

None

Bramble

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Boreal PDF

Subscriptions2
  • Boreal PDF Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Boreal PDF Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Boreal PDF 24-hour Pro Pass$2.99

Questions

Is Bramble free?
Bramble is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Boreal PDF free?
Boreal PDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bramble or Boreal PDF have ads?
Neither Bramble nor Boreal PDF shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bramble or Boreal PDF?
Bramble ships an update every 4 days, and Boreal PDF every 2 days. Most recently, Bramble was updated on October 17, 2026 and Boreal PDF on October 21, 2026.

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