# Keyring vs Pass

The clearest difference is rating: Pass at 4.7 against Keyring's 2.8. Pass also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 50%) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Keyring's advantage is iOS requirement (8.2 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Keyring sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Pass asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pass holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pass has 142 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Keyring's written reviews are positive against 85% of Pass's.

Keyring ships an update every 2 months, Pass every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Keyring | Pass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keyring-password-manager/id1087456336/reviews) | **[4.7 (142 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pass-password-store/id1205820573/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **142** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **85.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 19 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.2** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergey Pershenkov](https://appshunter.io/developer/675626562) | [Mingshen Sun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1205820572) |

## What reviewers say

### Keyring

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keyring-password-manager/id1087456336)

Securely store all your login credentials in one encrypted vault. Access your accounts quickly with biometric authentication and one-tap copying. The app automatically locks your vault and clears the clipboard for enhanced security.

**Highlights:** Secure KeePass KDBX storage, Master password protection, Touch ID support, Quick search functionality, One-tap copy login/password, Automatic vault locking, Automatic pasteboard clearing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Up to 20 Entries | $0.99 | one-time |
| Up to 50 Entries | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited | $2.99 | one-time |


### Pass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pass-password-store/id1205820573)

Securely manage your passwords with this app. It allows you to view, add, and edit entries, encrypting them with PGP keys. Features include synchronization with Git repositories, one-time password support, and auto-fill capabilities.

**Highlights:** PGP encryption/decryption, Git repository synchronization, One-time password tokens, AutoFill in browsers and apps, YubiKey support, Search and copy functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and quick basic interface
- 🔒 Secure with PGP encryption
- ☁️ Syncs with Git server
- 🔗 Share sheet integration
- 👍 Simple and useful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues creating entries with YubiKey
- 🐛 Auto-fill not working after updates
- 🐛 Syncing to Git repo issues
- 🐛 Fails to clone repo via HTTPS
- 🐛 Pushing to repo fails often

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot add password with YubiKey as PGP-Key
- Application doesn't work after last iOS update
- Cannot auto-fill password after last update
- Pushing to the repo tends to fail
- Cannot clone the repo via https

**Requested features**

- Keep app updated long-term
- Support for multiple GPG IDs
- Support for Intel-based MacBooks
- French language support
- FaceID/TouchID integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Keyring free?

Keyring is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pass free?

Pass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Keyring or Pass?

Pass is rated higher. Keyring averages 2.8 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Pass averages 4.7 from 142 ratings.

### Do Keyring or Pass have ads?

Neither Keyring nor Pass shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Keyring or Pass?

Keyring ships an update every 2 months, and Pass every 3 months. Most recently, Keyring was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pass on October 24, 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.*