# Pa****rd vs Password Vault

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Password Vault at none against Pa****rd's 1. Password Vault also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 12 months). Pa****rd's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pa****rd sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Password Vault asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pa****rd ships an update every 12 months, Password Vault every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pa****rd | Password Vault |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 16 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [强芳 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/841381891) | [怡君 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806144706) |

## What reviewers say

### Pa****rd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pard/id1095000924)

Securely store your passwords by writing them down in a hidden section. This app offers a safe place to keep your login credentials private and easily accessible.

**Highlights:** Hidden password storage, Secure credential management, Easy access to passwords, Password notebook functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited version | $0.99 | one-time |


### Password Vault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/password-vault-manager/id6756408457)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pa****rd free?

Pa****rd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Password Vault free?

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

### Do Pa****rd or Password Vault have ads?

Password Vault shows ads; Pa****rd does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pa****rd or Password Vault?

Pa****rd ships an update every 12 months, and Password Vault every 4 weeks. Most recently, Pa****rd was updated on November 2, 2026 and Password Vault on November 13, 2026.

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