Best PDF Password Apps

240+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated July 2026

With an average user rating of 4.6★, the pdf password category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 240+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top PDF Password Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1iLovePDF - PDF Editor & ScaniLovePDF - PDF Editor & ScanFree4.8★ (51K)NoYesAug 2026
2PDF SecurePDF SecureFree4.9★ (341)NoNoJul 2026
3Acrobat Reader: PDF EditorAcrobat Reader: PDF EditorFree4.7★ (637K)NoYesAug 2026
4PDF Reader - Editor & ViewerPDF Reader - Editor & ViewerFree4.5★ (3.5K)NoYesAug 2026
5PDFelement: PDF Editor, ViewerPDFelement: PDF Editor, ViewerFree4.6★ (7.5K)YesYesAug 2026
6PDF Password Remover OfflinePDF Password Remover OfflineFree3.4★ (22)YesYesAug 2026
7The Document ConverterThe Document ConverterFree4.7★ (5.9K)NoYesAug 2026
8unlock pdf & lock pdfunlock pdf & lock pdfFree4.2★ (54)YesYesJul 2026

Top Picks for PDF Password

iLovePDF - PDF Editor & Scan#1

iLovePDF - PDF Editor & Scan by iLovePDF

For Work, Study & E-Signing
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.8😊(51K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Edit, convert, annotate, and sign PDF documents on the go. This app offers tools to scan, merge, split, compress, and protect your files, enhancing productivity for work and study.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🔒 Unlocks password-protected PDFs
  • 🎨 Good compression quality

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Paywall for advanced features
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
  • 🔒 Limited free usage
PDF Secure#2

PDF Secure by iSolid apps

Document privacy protection
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.9(341 ratings)
Free
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Secure your PDF documents by adding password protection, ensuring they cannot be opened without authorization. You can also easily remove existing password protection from your files. This app offers a straightforward process for safeguarding your sensitive information.

Acrobat Reader: PDF Editor#3

Acrobat Reader: PDF Editor by Adobe Inc.

Documents Editor & Converter
Worth Considering
💼 Business
4.7😞(637K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#2in Business
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This app is a powerful PDF tool for viewing, editing, annotating, and signing documents. It offers AI-powered features for summarizing and interacting with PDFs, along with robust conversion and security options. Collaborate on files and access your documents from anywhere.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 🔒 Secure document storage
  • 👍 Convenient for reading and annotating PDFs
  • 👍 Useful for students and professionals

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
  • 🔒 Overly intrusive login requirements
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model

More PDF Password apps to explore

4
PDF Reader - Editor & Viewer
PDF Reader - Editor & Viewer
PDF Reader - Editor & Viewer
Editor, Converter, OCR
Free

Edit, convert, and manage PDF documents on your mobile device. This app allows you to directly edit text, scan documents, fill out forms, and secure your files with passwords and watermarks. It also supports OCR to extract text from scans and convert PDFs to various formats.

Edit PDF text directlyConvert PDF to Word, Excel, PPT, imagesOCR for text extraction from scans
🔧 Utilities
(3.5K)
freemium
5
PDFelement: PDF Editor, Viewer
PDFelement: PDF Editor, Viewer
PDFelement: PDF Editor, Viewer
Convert & Sign PDF, AI-powered
Free

This application offers comprehensive PDF management, including advanced editing, AI-powered summarization and translation, and efficient scanning with OCR. It helps organize, convert, and secure documents for work, study, and personal use.

AI Chat with PDFScan and OCRPDF to Office Conversion
📊 Productivity
(7.5K)
free with in-app purchases
6
PDF Password Remover Offline
PDF Password Remover Offline
PDF Password Remover Offline
Create and Remove PDF password
Free

Easily remove passwords from PDF files directly on your device without an internet connection. This utility allows you to unlock, lock, and manage PDF security with a single click, while also offering tools for editing and converting your documents.

Remove PDF passwords offlineCreate and change PDF passwordsLock and unlock PDF files
🔧 Utilities
(22)
free with in-app purchases
7
The Document Converter
The Document Converter
The Document Converter
Convert to PDF, DOCX, JPG, etc
Free

Effortlessly transform files into various document and image formats like PDF, DOCX, and JPG. Simply select your input, choose the desired output, and convert in seconds. Save, share, or open your converted files directly in other applications.

Convert to PDF, DOCX, JPG, TXT, and moreSupports dozens of input formatsSave, share, or open converted files
🔧 Utilities
(5.9K)
freemium
8
unlock pdf & lock pdf
unlock pdf & lock pdf
unlock pdf & lock pdf
supprimer le mot de passe pdf
Free

Protect sensitive PDF files by adding password encryption. Effortlessly remove existing passwords from PDFs for easier access. Change PDF passwords and secure your documents with peace of mind. This app helps manage PDF security and accessibility.

Add password to PDFRemove password from PDFChange PDF password
💼 Business
(54)
free with in-app purchases
9
Omni PDF Unlocker - Password
Omni PDF Unlocker - Password
Omni PDF Unlocker - Password
Remove PDF password easily
Free

Easily remove password protection and restrictions from PDF files with a single click. This utility also allows you to encrypt PDFs with a password to prevent unauthorized viewing or editing. It supports batch processing and operates fully offline for enhanced security.

Remove PDF password protectionSet passwords to restrict usageEncrypt PDFs for viewing protection
🔧 Utilities
(5)
free with in-app purchases
10
The Image Converter □
The Image Converter □
The Image Converter □
Convert JPG, PNG, HEIC, PDF
Free

Easily transform your photos and documents into a wide range of image formats. Select your input, choose an output, and convert in seconds. Save, share, or open your converted files directly in other applications.

Convert to SVG, JPG, PNG, GIF, and moreSupports dozens of input formats including HEIC and PDFFast cloud-based conversions
📊 Productivity
(17K)
free with in-app purchases
11
CamScanner - PDF Scanner App
CamScanner - PDF Scanner App
CamScanner - PDF Scanner App
Document Scanner PDF Converter
Free

Transform your mobile device into a powerful portable scanner. Instantly scan, edit, and share documents in various formats like PDF, JPG, Word, and TXT. Features include OCR, e-signatures, and secure file management.

Mobile document scanningText recognition (OCR)PDF conversion
📊 Productivity
(1.9M)
free with in-app purchases
12
PDF Reader & PDF Editor
PDF Reader & PDF Editor
PDF Reader & PDF Editor
Read, Edit, Sign PDF Files
Free

This app is a comprehensive tool for managing PDF documents. It allows users to quickly view, annotate, edit, and organize PDFs, as well as convert images to PDF. Advanced features like merging, splitting, and password protection are also available.

Fast PDF viewingPDF annotation and markupAdd e-signatures
💼 Business
(727)
free with in-app purchases
13
Camera Scanner - PDF
Camera Scanner - PDF
Camera Scanner - PDF
Scan Documents to PDF & Files
Free

Transform your device into a portable document scanner. Capture documents, edit them with powerful OCR technology, and securely store or share them as PDFs. Easily sign and manage an unlimited number of files and folders.

Accurate PDF scanningPowerful OCR text editingEdit and sign documents
💼 Business
(6.4K)
freemium
14
PDF Converter . Convert to PDF
PDF Converter . Convert to PDF
PDF Converter . Convert to PDF
Convert PNG Image Photo to PDF
Free

Easily convert various file formats, including images, Word documents, and text files, to PDF and vice versa. This app offers a simple, intuitive interface for quick document transformations, with features like offline conversion and secure processing.

Convert JPG, PNG, Word, TXT to PDFConvert PDF to WordImage to PDF conversion
💼 Business
(2.2K)
subscription
15
Power PDF - PDF Manager
Power PDF - PDF Manager
Power PDF - PDF Manager
Create, Modify, Secure PDF
Free

Create, modify, and secure PDF documents on your mobile device. Convert various file types and photos to PDF, scan documents with your camera, and manage files with a built-in file manager. View, annotate, and search within PDF documents with ease.

Create PDFs from DOC, XLS, PPT, TXT, and photosScan to PDF using cameraCombine, split, delete, and reorder PDF pages
🔧 Utilities
(1K)
free with in-app purchases
16
PDF Gear - PDF Editor & Reader
PDF Gear - PDF Editor & Reader
PDF Gear - PDF Editor & Reader
PDF Converter, Sign Documents
Free

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for managing PDF documents on mobile devices. Users can easily view, annotate, edit pages, fill out forms, and digitally sign documents. It provides a free and unlimited experience for all its powerful PDF manipulation features.

View and print PDFsAnnotate with highlights, text, and drawingsOrganize pages (add, delete, rotate, extract)
💼 Business
(8.3K)
free
17
PDF Converter - Word to PDF
PDF Converter - Word to PDF
PDF Converter - Word to PDF
Photo to PDF maker & Scan doc
Free

Easily convert documents to and from PDF format in just three steps. Create PDFs from images, share converted files, and manage your conversion history. Supports a wide range of input and output file types.

Convert documents to PDFCreate PDF from imagesSupports numerous file formats
📊 Productivity
(33K)
free with in-app purchases
18
PDF Expert: Editor & Converter
PDF Expert: Editor & Converter
PDF Expert: Editor & Converter
Edit, Read, Scan・Sign Document
Free

This app allows you to edit, annotate, fill out forms, and convert PDF documents. It offers AI-powered summarization and analysis, along with tools to merge, sign, and protect your files. Work seamlessly across Apple devices with a user-friendly interface.

Edit PDF text and imagesAnnotate and highlight PDFsFill out PDF forms
📊 Productivity
(216K)
free with in-app purchases
19
PDF Reader – PDFelement
PDF Reader – PDFelement
PDF Reader – PDFelement
PDF Editor & Viewer, PDF Maker
Free

This app offers a superior PDF reading experience with its innovative Liquid Mode, which optimizes documents for mobile screens. It also provides robust tools for annotating, signing, managing, and sharing your PDF files, catering to both work and study needs.

Liquid Mode for optimized mobile readingAnnotation tools (pencil, text, highlighting)Handwritten signature insertion
📊 Productivity
(3.9K)
free
20
PDF Viewer by Nutrient
PDF Viewer by Nutrient
PDF Viewer by Nutrient
Fill Forms, Sign, Edit, Redact
Free

Easily view, search, and annotate PDF documents on your iPhone and iPad. Import files from cloud services, fill out forms, add signatures, and organize your documents. Advanced features like redaction and combining documents are available with a Pro subscription.

View and search PDFsAnnotate with highlights and notesSign documents digitally
📊 Productivity
(9.1K)
freemium

FAQ about PDF Password

What are the best pdf password apps for iPhone?
iLovePDF - PDF Editor & Scan tops our pdf password apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 51K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top pdf password apps we rank are free to download, including iLovePDF - PDF Editor & Scan and PDF Secure.
iLovePDF - PDF Editor & Scan has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 240+ pdf password apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app allows you to read, convert, annotate, and sign PDF documents. You can also scan physical documents into PDFs, convert between various file formats like JPG and Office documents, and perform organizational tasks such as merging, splitting, compressing, and rotating PDFs.
The app functions as a document scanner, enabling you to snap photos of anything and save them as PDFs. It supports multipage PDFs and includes text recognition (OCR) to turn scanned text or images into editable PDF content with high accuracy.

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