# Pass vs Ask VT

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pass at 85% against Ask VT's 50%. Pass also leads on ratings volume (135 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). Ask VT's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). 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.

Ask VT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pass has 135 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of Pass's written reviews are positive against 50% of Ask VT's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pass | Ask VT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (135 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pass-password-store/id1205820573/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ask-vt/id1612101283/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **135** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **85.3% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 22 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mingshen Sun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1205820572) | [Uwe Holtkamp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1191830477) |

## 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


### Ask VT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ask-vt/id1612101283)

This utility app allows users to scan URLs and files for malware using the VirusTotal online service. It provides a convenient way to check suspicious links and files directly from your device, integrating with other apps via the Share menu.

**Highlights:** Scan URLs for malware, Scan files for malware, Use VirusTotal service, Drag and drop files, Share menu integration, Freeware

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pass free?

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

### Is Ask VT free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pass or Ask VT?

Ask VT is rated higher. Pass averages 4.7 out of 5 from 135 ratings, while Ask VT averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Pass or Ask VT have ads?

Neither Pass nor Ask VT shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pass or Ask VT?

Pass ships an update every 3 months, and Ask VT every 3 months. Most recently, Pass was updated on September 13, 2026 and Ask VT on June 11, 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.*