Best Redact Documents Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated August 2026

Finding the right redact documents apps can be overwhelming with so many options. We've analyzed 250+ apps to bring you the best choices for 2026, from free options to premium solutions with advanced features.

Compare top Redact Documents Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Whiteout: Redact & Blur PhotosWhiteout: Redact & Blur PhotosFree4.3★ (236)NoYesAug 2026
2Redact Document & PDFRedact Document & PDFFree5.0★ (4)NoYesAug 2026
3Redact — Censor & Blur PhotosRedact — Censor & Blur PhotosFree5.0★ (1)NoNoJul 2026
4Black Highlighter: Redact TextBlack Highlighter: Redact TextFree4.4★ (86)NoYesAug 2026
5RedactPDF – Secure RedactionRedactPDF – Secure Redaction$0.99NoNoJul 2026
6PDF Viewer by NutrientPDF Viewer by NutrientFree4.6★ (9.1K)NoYesAug 2026
7StripPiiStripPiiFreeNoYesAug 2026
8SnapShield – Auto RedactSnapShield – Auto RedactFreeNoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Redact Documents

Whiteout: Redact & Blur Photos#1

Whiteout: Redact & Blur Photos by Jordan Zeleny

Censor text in images and PDFs
Editor's Choice
📷 Photo & Video
4.3(236 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Easily censor text in images and PDFs with powerful markup tools. Redact sensitive information, highlight key details, or clean up documents with precision and speed. Offers a free plan for basic use and a paid subscription for unlimited features.

Redact Document & PDF#2

Redact Document & PDF by Navneet Kaur

Whiteout, Blackout & Redaction
Strong Contender
💼 Business
5.0(4 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Automatically detect and permanently redact sensitive information from PDFs using on-device AI. Offers smart presets for various document types and manual control for precise redaction. Ensures complete privacy as no documents are uploaded or processed online.

Redact — Censor & Blur Photos#3

Redact — Censor & Blur Photos by Nikolay Strikhar

Remove & hide text in images
Worth Considering
📷 Photo & Video
5.0(1 ratings)
Free
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Automatically detect and conceal sensitive text like SSNs, emails, and phone numbers in photos and PDFs. Offers various markup tools and freeform drawing for precise redaction, with all processing done on-device for maximum privacy.

More Redact Documents apps to explore

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Black Highlighter: Redact Text
Black Highlighter: Redact Text
Black Highlighter: Redact Text
Censor & secure screenshots
Free

Easily hide sensitive information in photos and screenshots. The Magic Highlighter automatically detects text and covers it perfectly, ensuring no details are missed. Advanced features allow for automatic redaction of specific information and custom shortcuts for streamlined workflows.

Magic Highlighter for automatic text detectionMultiple color options for redactionImport images from Photos
📷 Photo & Video
(86)
free with in-app purchases
5
RedactPDF – Secure Redaction
RedactPDF – Secure Redaction
RedactPDF – Secure Redaction
Remove sensitive text
$0.99
🔧 Utilities
(0)
6
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
7
StripPii
StripPii
StripPii
Redact & Anonymize Documents
Free

An offline tool to automatically detect and redact personal information from documents and images. It offers camera scanning for physical documents and supports various file types, ensuring your data remains private on your device.

100% Offline operationAutomatic PII detectionCamera scanning for physical documents
🔧 Utilities
(0)
free with in-app purchases
8
SnapShield – Auto Redact
SnapShield – Auto Redact
SnapShield – Auto Redact
Hide Private Info
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
9
Nullify - Redact & Blur Docs
Nullify - Redact & Blur Docs
Nullify - Redact & Blur Docs
AI Privacy for Documents & IDs
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
10
Google Docs
Google Docs
Google Docs
Edit Documents and Collaborate
Free

Create, edit, and collaborate on documents online in real time. Work together seamlessly with your team, even offline, and access a variety of file types. AI-powered features can help draft and refine content.

Real-time collaborationOffline editingTemplate library
📊 Productivity
(3.2M)
freemium
11
SendSafe: Redact ID & Docs
SendSafe: Redact ID & Docs
SendSafe: Redact ID & Docs
Hide info before you share
Free

Securely redact sensitive information from documents and photos using on-device AI. Protect your personal data by burning black bars into pixels, stripping metadata, and adding optional watermarks. Your files never leave your device.

On-device AI redactionManual redaction toolsMetadata stripping
📊 Productivity
(1)
free with in-app purchases
12
PDF Masker - Secure Redaction
PDF Masker - Secure Redaction
PDF Masker - Secure Redaction
Redact matching words quickly
Free

Easily mask sensitive keywords in PDF files before sharing. Import PDFs, specify multiple keywords, and customize redaction colors. Export as text or image-based PDFs for secure data sharing.

Import PDFs via Share menuBulk keyword redactionExport as text or image PDF
📊 Productivity
(1)
ad-supported
13
Redacted – Blackout PDFs
Redacted – Blackout PDFs
Redacted – Blackout PDFs
Permanent PDF redaction
Free
💼 Business
(0)
14
zeroNet Redact
zeroNet Redact
zeroNet Redact
Offline photo & PDF redaction
Free

Securely redact sensitive information from photos, PDFs, and videos before sharing. Features AI-powered detection for text and manual tools for precise control. Your files remain 100% offline and encrypted.

AI-powered text detectionManual redaction with various effectsVideo redaction frame-by-frame
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free with in-app purchases
15
DocuMask - Redact PDF & Photo
DocuMask - Redact PDF & Photo
DocuMask - Redact PDF & Photo
Secure & Offline PDF Blackout
Free

Permanently erase or mask sensitive personal data in documents and photos before sharing. This tool offers true pixel-level redaction, ensuring hidden information cannot be recovered. It includes an integrated scanner and smart replacement features for professional privacy protection.

Permanent pixel-level redactionIntegrated document scannerHandles PDFs and images
💼 Business
(1)
freemium
16
Redact: Remove Sensitive Info
Redact: Remove Sensitive Info
Redact: Remove Sensitive Info
Cover Up, Blur Out for Privacy
Free
📷 Photo & Video
(0)
17
VideoPIIR
VideoPIIR
VideoPIIR
Video Personal Info Redaction
$3.99
🔧 Utilities
(0)
18
Redactly: Redact & Blur
Redactly: Redact & Blur
Redactly: Redact & Blur
Hide sensitive info securely
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
19
CoverID Redact: Privacy First
CoverID Redact: Privacy First
CoverID Redact: Privacy First
Censor, Blur & Share Privately
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
20
Cachera: Redact ID to PDF
Cachera: Redact ID to PDF
Cachera: Redact ID to PDF
Redact IDs, export to PDF
Free

This utility app allows you to redact sensitive information from photos of documents like IDs and bank cards, then export them as secure PDFs. All processing happens locally on your device, ensuring your data remains private. It offers a one-time purchase to unlock full functionality.

Redact sensitive information from photosExport documents as print-ready PDFsLocal device processing for privacy
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Redact Documents

What are the best redact documents apps for iPhone?
Whiteout: Redact & Blur Photos tops our redact documents apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.3-star average from 236 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top redact documents apps we rank are free to download, including Whiteout: Redact & Blur Photos and Redact Document & PDF.
Whiteout: Redact & Blur Photos has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ redact documents apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Whiteout is an application designed to precisely mark up text in photos and PDF documents. It allows users to redact sensitive information, highlight important details, and clean up documents using a variety of tools for accuracy and speed.
Key features include tools for redacting, highlighting, underlining, striking through, blurring, pixelating, erasing, drawing, and signing. It also offers line and word-based markups for precise control, suggested redactions, and smart search to match and redact repeated text automatically. The app works with both images and PDFs.