# Pass vs AuthPass

The clearest difference is rating: Pass at 4.7 against AuthPass's 3.8. Pass also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 63%) and ratings volume (135 vs 38). AuthPass's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 135 and 38 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Pass's written reviews are positive against 63% of AuthPass's.

Pass ships an update every 3 months, AuthPass every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pass | AuthPass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (135 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pass-password-store/id1205820573/reviews)** | [3.8 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authpass-password-manager/id1479297675/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **135** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | **85.3% of reviews** | 62.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 22 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mingshen Sun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1205820572) | [CodeUX.design](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480843941) |

## 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


### AuthPass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authpass-password-manager/id1479297675)

Securely manage all your passwords in one place across multiple devices. Generate strong, random passwords, and access them quickly with biometric unlock. Supports various cloud storage options for your password files.

**Highlights:** All passwords in one place, Generate secure random passwords, Quick biometric unlock, Cross-platform availability, Open multiple password files, Save 2FA OTPs, Attach binary files

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Open source and free
- ☁️ Good cloud sync compatibility
- 🔑 KeePass compatibility
- 💡 Fast and seamless performance
- 👍 Intuitive UI

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and instability
- 🔒 Security concerns (analytics, auto-locking)
- ❓ Lack of documentation
- 🚫 Autofill not supported
- 🐛 Issues with saving/opening databases

**Reported bugs**

- Password for password file keeps resetting
- App crashes when creating new DB with high password
- Cannot authenticate with Google Drive
- App crashes on startup on older iOS versions
- Entries disappear

**Requested features**

- Add blur feature when switching apps
- Improve contrast in Keepass entries
- Use as password source in iOS Settings
- Parameterize max duration for unlocked files
- Auto-clear clipboard after set time


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pass free?

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

### Is AuthPass free?

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

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

Pass is rated higher. Pass averages 4.7 out of 5 from 135 ratings, while AuthPass averages 3.8 from 38 ratings.

### Do Pass or AuthPass have ads?

Neither Pass nor AuthPass shows ads.

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

Pass ships an update every 3 months, and AuthPass every 10 days. Most recently, Pass was updated on September 13, 2026 and AuthPass on September 19, 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.*
