Comparison

Pass vs Any Secret

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

Any Secret

Features
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Secure, Intelligent, Minimalist — Your Personal Password Manager, Designed Exclusively for iOS In today’s increasingly complex digital life, reusing weak passwords, forgetting critical accounts, and manually managing chaotic credentials… these risks and hassles should never fall on you. Any Secret is a native iOS password manager app focused squarely on security and user experience. Leveraging end-to-end encryption, a local-first architecture, and deep system integration, it empowers you to truly take control of your digital identity. I. Core Advantages 1. Truly Local-First: All password data is stored exclusively on your device by default—and is never uploaded unencrypted. Cloud synchronization (iCloud / WebDAV) is fully end-to-end encrypted; even the developers cannot access your plaintext passwords. 2. One-Tap Usability: Supports Face ID / Touch ID app lock; automatically fills in usernames and passwords into Safari, apps, and any input field upon unlocking—eliminating copy-paste entirely. 3. Intelligent Risk Insights: Automatically scans for duplicate accounts/passwords, identifies weak passwords, flags high-risk reuse instances, and categorizes findings by risk level (“High” / “Medium” / “Low”)—enabling one-tap strengthening of your digital defenses. II. Comprehensive Password Management • Flexible Entry: Icons, names, URLs, notes, primary account/password + customizable extended fields (sub-passwords, security questions, email, phone number, custom key-value pairs) • Smart Grouping: Custom categories by website, app, work/life, etc. • Precise Search: Full-text search across keywords, URLs, usernames, and notes—locate targets in seconds • Favorites: Pin frequently used accounts for instant access from the home screen • Seamless Migration: One-click import of passwords saved in Chrome browser (supports .csv parsing); export to standard JSON format—cross-platform backup made effortless III. Reliable Cloud Backup & Sync • Dual-Channel Backup: iCloud (automatic sync) or private WebDAV (supports NAS / self-hosted servers)—fully under your control • Incremental Auto-Backup: Every local change (add/edit/delete) is encrypted and synced to the cloud in real time; changes are temporarily stored locally during offline periods and intelligently resumed upon reconnection • One-Click Restore: Fully restore from any historical backup point—no fear of accidental deletion IV. Built-in Multi-Layer Security Protections • Biometric Lock: Face ID / Touch ID verification required before launching the app, switching accounts, exporting data, or viewing plaintext passwords • Sensitive Operation Protection: Exported JSON files are automatically encrypted (with optional independent password), preventing accidental exposure • No Network Permissions: Requests no location, contacts, photo library, or other irrelevant permissions—minimizing your data exposure surface V. Optimized Exclusively for iOS • Deep Integration with iOS 17+ Password Sharing & AutoFill Framework • Lightweight & Clean: Zero ads, zero tracking, zero subscription traps—core features remain permanently free; advanced sync and insight capabilities available as optional one-time purchases Our Commitment: We collect, upload, or analyze none of your password data. The core encryption modules are open-source (available on GitHub), auditable, transparent—and trust is verifiable. Download Any Secret now—make every login more secure, and every management task effortlessly simple. Your passwords deserve to be taken seriously.

Screenshots

Pass4 screens
Any Secret4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pass at none against Any Secret's 1. Pass also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 19 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Any Secret sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pass asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pass ships an update every 3 months, Any Secret every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pass versus Any Secret: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPassAny Secret
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (142 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings142 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 19 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMingshen Sun守恒 王

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

Any Secret

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Pass

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Any Secret

One-time1
  • One Year Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Pass free?
Pass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Any Secret free?
Any Secret is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pass or Any Secret have ads?
Neither Pass nor Any Secret shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pass or Any Secret?
Pass ships an update every 3 months, and Any Secret every 19 months. Most recently, Pass was updated on November 2, 2026 and Any Secret on November 3, 2026.

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