Comparison

mSecure vs PM Lite

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

PM Lite

Securely manage your passwords, notes, and sensitive information locally on your device. Offers multiple login options, data organization, and a password generator for enhanced security. Supports various import/export formats and customizable themes.

Highlights
  • 100% Offline data storage
  • AES-256 bit encryption
  • Multiple login types (Pattern, Password, Biometric)
  • Category-wise data organization
  • Password generator
  • Weak & Repeated Passwords Alert
  • Data export and import
Features
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PM Lite: Password Manager is a 100% offline password management application that enables users to store, organize, and manage their passwords, notes and other sensitive information locally on their devices without relying on cloud-based services. Highly Secure Offline Passwords Manager Application: This application is 100% offline without even having the internet connection in this application. It stores data only on the user's device and encrypts it using AES-256 bit encryption, ensuring high security and privacy. Multiple Login Types: The application offers users the flexibility to choose from three different login types: Pattern, Passwords, and Biometric. Malicious Login Detection: The app locks itself temporarily for a specified period of time after multiple failed login attempts, protecting against unauthorized access and brute-force attacks. Category-wise Data Organization: The application offers a hierarchical organization system, allowing users to categorize their data using multi-level categories. This means that users can create nested categories to structure their information effectively. Within these categories, users can store passwords, notes, and other relevant data. Password Generator: The application includes a Password Generator tool that assists users in creating highly secure passwords. Weak & Repeated Passwords Alert: To enhance password security and assist users in managing their passwords effectively, the application provides a dedicated feature that lists all repeated and weak passwords separately. Multiple View Types: The application incorporates a user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) feature that allows users to choose between two different views for displaying their data: tile view or list view. Multiple Color Themes: At present, this application provides support for two distinct color themes: "Dark" and "Light." Users have the option to choose between these two themes based on their preference and visual comfort. Multiple Language Support: At present, the application provides support for a wide range of languages, surpassing 14 language options. Export Data: Since the Passwords Manager application operates entirely offline, transferring data to a new device requires a manual export of their data from the current device and securely stores it somewhere before uninstalling the application. File Import Data: Passwords Manager allows users to effortlessly import their passwords from various file formats. Whether it's a Google CSV file, a Passwords Manager (.txt) file, or a Passwords Manager (.csv) file, the application provides the flexibility to import data from other sources. Bookmark: The application provides users with the ability to bookmark their most frequently accessed data, enabling quick and convenient access whenever needed.. Auto Logout Application: This functionality ensures that if the application is left unattended or unused for a specified period, it will automatically log out to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access.

Screenshots

mSecure4 screens
PM Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PM Lite at 100% against mSecure's 62%. PM Lite also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). mSecure's advantage is chart position (#188 vs unranked). 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. mSecure sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. PM Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
mSecure versus PM Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermSecurePM Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (51K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings51K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
Best chart rank#188 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB36 MB
Age rating17+4+
DevelopermSeven Software, LLCTaha Husain

Customer experience

mSecure

All ratings50,945 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews869 reviews
Positive61.7%
Neutral5.9%
Negative32.5%

PM Lite

Written reviews3 reviews
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

PM Lite

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
None

PM Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is mSecure free?
mSecure is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PM Lite free?
PM Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do mSecure or PM Lite have ads?
Neither mSecure nor PM Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, mSecure or PM Lite?
mSecure ships an update every 2 months, and PM Lite every 2 months. Most recently, mSecure was updated on September 26, 2026 and PM Lite on August 12, 2026.

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