Comparison

mSecure vs PassGuard

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

PassGuard

Securely store sensitive information like credit card details, bank accounts, documents, and photos with multi-level protection and encryption. An intuitive interface allows for easy organization and backup of your data, all stored exclusively on your device.

Highlights
  • Data encryption
  • Intuitive interface
  • Multi-level security (passcode, Touch ID, Face ID)
  • Data backup and transfer
  • Exclusive on-device storage
Features
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PassGuard is your secure digital vault for passwords and personal data. PassGuard helps you safely store passwords, bank cards, documents, notes, photos, and other sensitive information in one place. The app combines strong protection, ease of use, and practical features for everyday life. Stop worrying about security — your data stays protected and always within reach. Key features: • Strong encryption All data is protected with modern encryption algorithms. Only you can access your information. • Keep everything in one place Store: passwords bank cards documents notes photos Create categories and quickly find what you need. • Reminders for important data Add reminders to cards so you do not forget to: renew documents replace a card check important details PassGuard helps you not only store important information, but also stay on top of it. • Multi-layer protection Protect access with: password Face ID Touch ID Maximum security at every level. • Backup Create backups and move data between devices without losing anything. Full privacy Your data is stored only on your device. We do not use servers and we do not have access to your information. Important: if you lose your password, your data cannot be restored. Be sure to save your password in a safe place. Why PassGuard: Everything in one place Fast access to your data Reminders for important things Maximum protection Simple and clear interface PassGuard — when security becomes simple. Terms of Use: https://mccalendar.app/Terms_PassGuard_MC.html

Screenshots

mSecure4 screens
PassGuard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PassGuard at 100% against mSecure's 62%. PassGuard also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). mSecure's advantage is ratings volume (51K vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 PassGuard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.19 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PassGuard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: mSecure has 51K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of mSecure's written reviews are positive against 100% of PassGuard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
mSecure versus PassGuard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermSecurePassGuard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (51K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings51K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB129 MB
Age rating17+4+
DevelopermSeven Software, LLCPlanning Technologies LLC

Customer experience

mSecure

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

PassGuard

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 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

PassGuard

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
3 purchases

PassGuard

Subscriptions2
  • Full Access for a Month$1.191 Month
  • Full Access for a Year7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full Access Forever$19.99

Questions

Is mSecure free?
mSecure is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PassGuard free?
PassGuard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, mSecure or PassGuard?
PassGuard is rated higher. mSecure averages 4.8 out of 5 from 51K ratings, while PassGuard averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do mSecure or PassGuard have ads?
Neither mSecure nor PassGuard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, mSecure or PassGuard?
mSecure ships an update every 2 months, and PassGuard every 2 months. Most recently, mSecure was updated on September 24, 2026 and PassGuard on September 21, 2026.

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