Comparison

Pass vs iPass

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pass

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
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- Compatible with the Password Store command line tool. - View, copy, add, and edit password entries. - Encrypt and decrypt password entries by PGP keys. - Synchronize with your password Git repository. - User-friendly interface: search, long press to copy, copy and open link, etc. - Support one-time password tokens (two-factor authentication codes). - AutoFill in Safari/Chrome and supported apps. - Support YubiKey.

About

iPass

Securely store passwords, credit card details, and 2FA codes. Automatically fills login credentials and generates strong passwords. Organize accounts with customizable groups and track login history across devices.

Highlights
  • Secure password storage
  • Auto-fill login credentials
  • 2FA code support
  • Customizable account groups
  • Login history tracking
  • Cross-device synchronization
Features
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Do you constantly forget passwords? Have you reused the same password across all your accounts? Have you lost track of which devices your accounts are logged into? These habits can put your data security at risk. iPass is a tool designed to help you securely store account passwords (including 2FA codes), credit card details, and account login history. It also automatically fills in login credentials, so you never waste time typing manually again. Additionally, iPass can generate stronger, more secure passwords for each account to boost protection. Key Features: • Customizable Groups: Organize accounts into personalized categories (e.g., work, social, financial) to streamline management. • Custom Attributes: Add and define unique fields beyond default details to store any account-specific information you need (e.g., security questions, authorization codes). • Cross-Device Sync: Enter data once, then access it seamlessly across all your iOS devices (iPhone, iPad, Mac). • Auto-Fill: Instantly populate login credentials to skip time-consuming manual entry. • 2FA Support: Securely store and access 2FA codes alongside your passwords. • Login History: Track all devices that have accessed your accounts, making it easy to review and remove unauthorized or outdated sessions. Pricing: iPass uses a one-time purchase model—pay once, use it forever, with no subscriptions or hidden fees. Privacy & Security: • User-Level Protection: A startup passcode (gesture, Touch ID, or Face ID) prevents unauthorized access—even if someone borrows your device. • System-Level Encryption: All stored data is encrypted using industry-standard algorithms to safeguard against unauthorized access. • iCloud Sync: Data syncs via iCloud with end-to-end encryption. Information is encrypted both in transit and at rest, and protected by security tokens. Only devices signed into your iCloud account can access your data—no one else, including Apple, can view your encrypted information.

Screenshots

Pass4 screens
iPass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pass at none against iPass's 3. Pass also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 58%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. iPass sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Pass asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pass holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 142 and 67 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Pass's written reviews are positive against 58% of iPass's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pass ships an update every 3 months, iPass every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pass versus iPass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPassiPass
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (142 ratings) — better4.4 (67 ratings)
Positive reviews85.3% of reviews — better58.3% of reviews
Number of ratings142 — better67
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMingshen Sun俊锋 仝

Customer experience

Pass

All ratings135 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral2.2%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews95 reviews
Positive85.3%
Neutral5.3%
Negative9.5%

iPass

All ratings67 ratings
Positive83.6%
Neutral6.0%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

Pass

Reported bugs

22 issues
  • 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
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  • Updated entry doesn't push to git repository
  • App crashes whenever I try to open it
  • Latest update fails to open on iPad
  • Doesn't open on iPhone 6
  • App crashes after setting GPG keys
  • Fails to open on my iPhone SE
  • App crashes after setting gpg
  • Failed to import pgp keys
  • Private repo doesn’t work
  • Imported key will be lost after updates
  • The app crashes after setting gpg
  • Search not working
  • Auto fill breaks on iPhone 11
  • Missing TOTP feature
  • No support for yubikey Nfc
  • Import of gpg key doesn’t seem to work well
  • Error when trying to add ssh://user@my-host-ip-address:/srv/repos/myrepo.git

Requested features

23 requests
  • Keep app updated long-term
  • Support for multiple GPG IDs
  • Support for Intel-based MacBooks
  • French language support
  • FaceID/TouchID integration
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  • Ability to change Git URL without re-cloning
  • Support for macOS Ventura
  • Management of multiple repositories
  • Integration with security keys (Nitrokey, YubiKey)
  • Scan split QR code for longer keys
  • Multi-store support (private/work)
  • Key generation and Git server for ordinary users
  • Keybase repository support
  • Hardware authentication with YubiKey
  • Build password repository from scratch on phone
  • Face ID protection for the app
  • Keybase encrypted Git support
  • Auto copy TOTP after form fill
  • SSH key creation for cloning repos
  • Upgrade Git dependency to latest version
  • App icon redesign
  • Safari plugin 2FA support
  • Biometric support instead of passcode

iPass

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Pass

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

iPass

One-time3
  • iCloud Data Synchronization$1.99
  • Unlimited Capacity$1.99
  • All Features$2.99

Questions

Is Pass free?
Pass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iPass free?
iPass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pass or iPass?
Pass is rated higher. Pass averages 4.7 out of 5 from 142 ratings, while iPass averages 4.4 from 67 ratings.
Do Pass or iPass have ads?
Neither Pass nor iPass shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pass or iPass?
Pass ships an update every 3 months, and iPass every 2 months. Most recently, Pass was updated on November 2, 2026 and iPass on November 4, 2026.

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