Comparison

mSecure vs PasswordsApp password manager

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

Head to head
About

mSecure

Securely store and manage all your sensitive digital information, including passwords, financial details, and personal documents. Generate strong passwords, utilize auto-fill, and share data selectively with others. Protect your digital life with robust encryption and convenient access across devices.

Highlights
  • AES 256-bit encryption
  • Password generator
  • Auto-fill credentials
  • Two-Factor Authentication
  • Shared Vaults
  • Biometric authentication
Features
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Don't take chances with your passwords or private information. mSecure is the simple, secure way to manage logins, passkeys, 2FA codes, and sensitive data across every device you own — protected by industry-standard AES-256 encryption and zero-knowledge architecture. WHAT'S NEW IN MSECURE 7 ● Passkeys — sign in to passkey-enabled sites without a password. ● Built-in one-time passwords (OTP) — keep your 2FA codes alongside your logins, no separate authenticator app required. ● Two-Factor Aware — see which of your logins support two-factor authentication, so you know where it's worth turning on. ● Sharing Center — a unified place to manage vaults and shared records. ● Redesigned Record Details, Edit, and Recents views. ● Custom filters — save up to 5 views. ● Enhanced search with the search bar pinned to the top. ● Improved password generator and a refreshed light mode. ————————————————— CHOOSE THE PLAN THAT FITS Every tier is protected by the same AES-256 encryption and zero-knowledge architecture. ● Free — unlimited records, password generator, smart search and sorting, over 20 built-in templates, and AES-256 encryption with auto-lock. ● Essentials — adds AutoFill, cloud syncing (mSecure Cloud, Dropbox, iCloud, or Wi-Fi), Face ID and Touch ID unlock, passkeys, built-in one-time passwords, Two-Factor Aware, Security Center, custom templates, custom icons, file attachments, backup and CSV import, and Apple Watch support. ● Premium — adds the Sharing Center, custom filters, advanced field settings, multiple tags per record, and username selection. ● Family — every Premium feature for you plus 4 family members, with shared vaults and a Family Sharing Center for admins. ● Teams — 10 licenses so you and up to 9 colleagues are covered under one plan, with shared vaults, monthly add and remove of members, more licenses available at cost, and a separate Family plan included for the team admin. ————————————————— SECURE — Protect your information with confidence ● AES-256 encryption, end to end, on every plan. ● Zero-knowledge architecture — your master password never leaves your device. ● Biometric unlock with Face ID or Touch ID. ● Auto-lock keeps your vault safe when you step away. ● Security Center surfaces weak, duplicate, and old passwords, and flags which accounts support two-factor authentication. ● Password generator with customizable length, symbols, and complexity. SIMPLE — Add, find, and organize without friction ● iOS Password AutoFill in Safari and supported third-party apps. ● Over 20 built-in templates, plus full custom templates. ● Powerful search, smart sorting, tags, and custom filters. ● Redesigned Record Details and Edit views speed up data entry. ● Apple Watch support for quick lookups on the go. SEAMLESS — Sync all of your devices seamlessly. Choose to sync via mSecure Cloud, Dropbox, iCloud, or Wi-Fi to access your records on all of your devices across multiple platforms. Keep your data safe and secure with mSecure. ————————————————— SUPPORT Questions or feedback? Visit support.msecure.com/support/discussions or email support@msevensoftware.com. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://redirect.msecure.com/ios/privacy

About

PasswordsApp password manager

Securely store and manage all your passwords, photos, and documents with robust AES 256 GCM encryption. Generate strong random passwords, access your data across Apple devices, and enjoy offline access. The app offers automatic locking and customizable themes for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • AES 256 GCM encryption
  • Attach photos and documents
  • Efficient synchronization
  • Unlock with biometrics
  • Random password generation
  • Offline mode
  • Customizable themes
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MAIN FEATURES OF THE APPLICATION: • Uses the AES 256 GCM standard and native Apple functions to ensure maximum security and standardization during the encryption of all your accounts • Photos and documents can be attached to any account, so you can always carry a copy of your identity card, health card, credit card, etc., with you • Efficient synchronization: only accounts that include changes compared to the server version are transferred, preventing your sensitive data from constantly traveling across the network • Unlock using password, Touch ID, Face ID, or Apple Watch • Generation of random and strong passwords by interspersing symbols, numbers, and letters • Available for all your Apple devices running macOS Monterey (or later) and iOS 15 (or later) • Inclusion of 6 predefined account type templates: user/password, bank account, credit card, software license, etc. You can also add as many fields as you need to an account • Automatic application lock after 30 seconds of inactivity • You can access all your passwords from any operating system with the PasswordsApp web application: https://app.passwordsapp.cloud • Ease of use: the application has been designed to be used by both expert and inexperienced users • Synchronization of in-app purchases: all in-app purchases will be available on all your other Apple devices - so you don't have to buy the same item for each device you own • Encryption of all account data: title, field names, field values, logo, attached photos, and comments • Encryption of all your accounts with your password: if your data were stolen, it would be impossible to decrypt it without knowing your private key • Inclusion of 7 themes to change the appearance of the application to suit your tastes • Offline mode: you can access all the accounts stored on your device without having to be connected to the Internet

Screenshots

mSecure4 screens
PasswordsApp password manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: mSecure at 51K against PasswordsApp password manager's 6. PasswordsApp password manager's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. mSecure sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and PasswordsApp password manager sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for mSecure against 4.8 for PasswordsApp password manager. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: mSecure has 51K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
mSecure versus PasswordsApp password manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermSecurePasswordsApp password manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (51K ratings)4.8 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings51K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB4 MB
Age rating17+4+
DevelopermSeven Software, LLCegdbe.net

Customer experience

mSecure

All ratings51,398 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews875 reviews
Positive61.7%
Neutral5.8%
Negative32.5%

PasswordsApp password manager

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

mSecure

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Disappearing password entries
  • Sync issues between devices
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
  • Unreliable biometric login

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to create custom categories
  • Improved organization and navigation
  • Automatic password generation and updating
  • Offline/local sync option
  • Family/shared account support

PasswordsApp password manager

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

mSecure

Subscriptions8
  • Premium Monthly Upgrade$1.491 Month
  • Essentials Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
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  • Family Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly Upgrade$14.991 Year
  • Essentials Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Family Yearly$59.991 Year
7 purchases

PasswordsApp password manager

Subscriptions7
  • Theme: “The forest”$3.991 Year
  • Theme: “Almond blossom”$3.991 Year
  • Theme: “Night”$3.991 Year
Show 4 more
  • Theme: “Night on Mars”$3.991 Year
  • Theme: “Underwater night”$3.991 Year
  • Theme: “Sand”$3.991 Year
  • PasswordsApp PRO$39.991 Year

Questions

Is mSecure free?
mSecure is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PasswordsApp password manager free?
PasswordsApp password manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, mSecure or PasswordsApp password manager?
PasswordsApp password manager is rated higher. mSecure averages 4.8 out of 5 from 51K ratings, while PasswordsApp password manager averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.
Do mSecure or PasswordsApp password manager have ads?
Neither mSecure nor PasswordsApp password manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, mSecure or PasswordsApp password manager?
mSecure ships an update every 2 months, and PasswordsApp password manager every 2 months. Most recently, mSecure was updated on October 31, 2026 and PasswordsApp password manager on October 24, 2026.

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