# Bitwarden Password Manager vs Safe+

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bitwarden Password Manager at none against Safe+'s 3. Bitwarden Password Manager also leads on ratings volume (32K vs 4) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Safe+'s advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Safe+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Bitwarden Password Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Bitwarden Password Manager against 4.8 for Safe+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bitwarden Password Manager has 32K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bitwarden Password Manager ships an update fortnightly, Safe+ monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bitwarden Password Manager | Safe+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitwarden-password-manager/id1137397744/reviews)** | [4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safe-plus-password-manager/id1576078459/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 66.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#176** | — |
| Size | 112 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bitwarden Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137397743) | [Qodeac Digital Media Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539229087) |

## What reviewers say

### Bitwarden Password Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitwarden-password-manager/id1137397744)

**Currently charting:** #176 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Secure your digital life by generating and storing unique, strong passwords for all your accounts in an end-to-end encrypted vault. Access your data securely across unlimited devices and share sensitive information with others.

**Highlights:** End-to-end encrypted password vault, Unlimited password and passkey storage, Cross-platform access, Secure data sharing, Built-in password generator, Advanced 2FA support

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless syncing across devices
- 🔒 Secure and encrypted storage
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 💡 Affordable premium subscription
- 🚀 Fast and responsive app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Inconsistent auto-fill behavior
- 🐛 Issues with syncing and accessing passwords
- 🐛 Unreliable master password verification
- 🐛 Glitches with recent app updates

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to edit or delete existing login entries
- Crashes when trying to access the vault
- Sync issues causing loss of password data
- Master password not working after updates
- Auto-fill not working consistently across apps and websites

**Requested features**

- Ability to add attachments to records
- Improved password sharing functionality
- Option to view password history
- Hierarchical folder structure for better organization
- Automatic password update detection and prompts


### Safe+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safe-plus-password-manager/id1576078459)

This app securely stores your passwords, credit card details, and other sensitive information. It generates strong, unique passwords and offers features like Face ID unlock and two-factor authentication code storage. Share access with teams and families for streamlined security.

**Highlights:** Generate strong, unique passwords, Store logins, credit cards, and notes, Fill credentials into apps and websites, End-to-end encryption, Face ID unlock, Two-factor authentication code storage, Share with teams and families

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Access | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Access Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bitwarden Password Manager free?

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

### Is Safe+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bitwarden Password Manager or Safe+?

Bitwarden Password Manager is rated higher. Bitwarden Password Manager averages 4.8 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while Safe+ averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Bitwarden Password Manager or Safe+ have ads?

Neither Bitwarden Password Manager nor Safe+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bitwarden Password Manager or Safe+?

Bitwarden Password Manager ships an update fortnightly, and Safe+ monthly. Most recently, Bitwarden Password Manager was updated on September 28, 2026 and Safe+ on June 1, 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.*