# Pass vs Padloc

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pass at 85% against Padloc's 41%. Pass also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (135 vs 10). Padloc's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Pass holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pass has 135 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Pass's written reviews are positive against 41% of Padloc's.

Pass ships an update every 3 months, Padloc every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pass | Padloc |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (135 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pass-password-store/id1205820573/reviews)** | [3.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/padloc/id1478877043/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **135** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **85.3% of reviews** | 41.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 22 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mingshen Sun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1205820572) | [MaKleSoft UG](https://appshunter.io/developer/506489671) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Padloc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/padloc/id1478877043)

Securely store all your passwords, documents, and sensitive information with this intuitive and open-source password manager. Access your data across all devices with seamless cloud synchronization. Share credentials easily with family or team members.

**Highlights:** Secure password storage, Document storage, Cross-device synchronization, Open source code, Secure data sharing, Intuitive interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pass free?

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

### Is Padloc free?

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

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

Pass is rated higher. Pass averages 4.7 out of 5 from 135 ratings, while Padloc averages 3.6 from 10 ratings.

### Do Pass or Padloc have ads?

Neither Pass nor Padloc shows ads.

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

Pass ships an update every 3 months, and Padloc every 2 months. Most recently, Pass was updated on September 13, 2026 and Padloc 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.*