# Pass vs SEPass

The clearest difference is update cadence: SEPass at fortnightly against Pass's every 3 months. SEPass also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 85%). Pass's advantage is ratings volume (135 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 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.

SEPass 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 1, 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 100% of SEPass's.

Pass ships an update every 3 months, SEPass fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pass | SEPass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (135 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pass-password-store/id1205820573/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sepass/id6781697452/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **135** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 85.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 22 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mingshen Sun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1205820572) | [Modiot Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610114920) |

## 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


### SEPass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sepass/id6781697452)

Securely generate GPG keys within your device's Secure Enclave. Sync your password store via git and decrypt sensitive information on demand, protected by biometrics. The app prioritizes privacy with no account or tracking.

**Highlights:** Generate GPG keypair in Secure Enclave, Private key never leaves device, Sync password store via git, Decrypt passwords on demand, Biometric authentication (Face ID/Touch ID), Automatic clipboard clearing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pass free?

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

### Is SEPass free?

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

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

SEPass is rated higher. Pass averages 4.7 out of 5 from 135 ratings, while SEPass averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pass or SEPass have ads?

Neither Pass nor SEPass shows ads.

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

Pass ships an update every 3 months, and SEPass fortnightly. Most recently, Pass was updated on October 5, 2026 and SEPass on September 24, 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.*