# mSecure vs PassGuard

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) and chart position (#192 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | mSecure | PassGuard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (51K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/msecure-password-manager/id1063795594/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passguard-password-manager/id6478779185/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **51K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 61.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#192** | — |
| Size | 128 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [mSeven Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/292411905) | [Planning Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618240887) |

## What reviewers say

### mSecure

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/msecure-password-manager/id1063795594)

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Upgrade | $1.49 | per month |
| Essentials Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Family Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly Upgrade | $14.99 | per year |
| Essentials Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Family Yearly | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent password manager
- 🔒 Secure storage of passwords and data
- 💡 Customizable templates and fields
- 🚀 Seamless sync across devices
- 👍 Reliable and stable app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Forced to use cloud sync and account
- 💰 Subscription model and paywall for basic features
- 🐛 Issues with data migration from older versions
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches in newer versions
- 🔒 Lack of password recovery options

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### PassGuard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passguard-password-manager/id6478779185)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access for a Month | $1.19 | per month |
| Full Access for a Year | $9.99 | per year |
| Full Access Forever | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*