Comparison

mSecure vs Surface Tech AI

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

Surface Tech AI

This AI-powered workspace consolidates conversations, documents, and business tools into a secure platform. It allows users to ask questions in natural language and receive instant, accurate answers, while also generating professional content and integrating with CRM systems.

Highlights
  • AI-powered natural language queries
  • Document intelligence and semantic search
  • Automated content generation (emails, reports)
  • CRM system integration
  • Knowledge base creation from conversations
  • Secure, role-based access
Features
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Ask Alfred – Your AI Command Center Ask Alfred is an AI-powered workspace designed to help teams work faster and smarter. It brings conversations, documents, business tools, and data into one secure platform, so you can focus on results instead of switching between apps. With Ask Alfred, you can ask questions in natural language and instantly get accurate answers. The AI understands your documents, workflows, and connected tools to deliver meaningful results in seconds. Ask Alfred enables powerful document intelligence. Upload files, search across them using semantic understanding, and retrieve insights based on meaning rather than keywords. The platform also simplifies everyday business tasks. Generate professional emails, reports, PDFs, and other content automatically, ready to share or download. Ask Alfred integrates with CRM systems, allowing you to search contacts, companies, and deals using natural language. No manual filtering or complex dashboards required. Conversations can be transformed into reusable knowledge. Build internal FAQs and shared answers that grow smarter over time, helping teams collaborate and stay aligned. Designed for mobile and enterprise use, Ask Alfred provides a personalized and secure experience with role-based access, data isolation, and scalable infrastructure. Ask Alfred is ideal for sales teams, support teams, operations, and leadership who need instant access to information and tools wherever they work. Install Ask Alfred and turn your workflows into one intelligent AI experience.

Screenshots

mSecure4 screens
Surface Tech AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Surface Tech AI at none against mSecure's 8. Surface Tech AI also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). mSecure's advantage is ratings volume (51K vs 1) and chart position (#192 vs unranked). On price, 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. Surface Tech AI asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Surface Tech AI 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

mSecure ships an update every 2 months, Surface Tech AI every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
mSecure versus Surface Tech AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermSecureSurface Tech AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (51K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings51K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
Best chart rank#192 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB32 MB
Age rating17+4+
DevelopermSeven Software, LLCSURFACE TECH LLC

Customer experience

mSecure

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

Surface Tech AI

All ratings1 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

Surface Tech AI

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

Surface Tech AI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is mSecure free?
mSecure is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Surface Tech AI free?
Surface Tech AI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, mSecure or Surface Tech AI?
Surface Tech AI is rated higher. mSecure averages 4.8 out of 5 from 51K ratings, while Surface Tech AI averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do mSecure or Surface Tech AI have ads?
Neither mSecure nor Surface Tech AI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, mSecure or Surface Tech AI?
mSecure ships an update every 2 months, and Surface Tech AI every 3 weeks. Most recently, mSecure was updated on September 25, 2026 and Surface Tech AI on September 10, 2026.

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