Comparison

iPrivate Data vs Asterysk

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iPrivate Data

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ONE APP. TOTAL PRIVACY. iPrivate Data - Secret Vault is a premium personal vault for what matters most. Protect photos, videos, documents, notes, audio, passwords, identity records, payment cards and contacts behind your PIN or password and Face ID or Touch ID. YOUR PRIVATE VAULT • Import photos, Live Photos, GIFs, videos, PDFs, documents and audio in original quality. • Capture private photos, record audio and scan multi-page documents directly into the vault. • Use on-device OCR to recognize and search text in scans. • Create private notes with auto-save, checklists, attachments, search and pinning. • Organize with categories, custom and nested folders, favourites and smart collections. • Search, sort, switch between grid and list views, resize thumbnails and use batch actions. • View photos full screen, zoom, swipe, play slideshows and videos, preview documents and listen to audio. • Move, rename, share and export your content whenever needed. PASSWORD MANAGER & AUTOFILL Save website logins in an encrypted password vault and use AutoFill in Safari and supported apps. Add one-time password secrets for 2FA codes, import or export logins, find weak passwords and privately check passwords against known breach data. Secrets remain masked until you authenticate. IDENTITY WALLET & PRIVATE CONTACTS Keep passports, driving licences, ID cards, insurance details, payment cards and vital records with encrypted scans and attachments. Scan supported cards or QR codes for faster entry. Create private contacts or import selected details, then review duplicates and missing information on device. SMART CLEANUP Review exact duplicates, similar photos, duplicate videos, blurry images, bursts, screenshots, screen recordings, large videos, large vault files and selected external folders. Scans run on device. You decide what to remove, and duplicate groups always keep one item. PRIVATE BROWSER Browse with non-persistent tabs, private search, bookmarks, tracker and ad reduction, pop-up controls, unsafe-site warnings and JavaScript controls. Clear cookies, cache and session history, browse full screen, and save supported downloads to your vault. Private Browser is not a VPN or anonymity service. PROTECTION THAT FITS YOUR LIFE • Lock with a PIN or password; unlock with Face ID or Touch ID. • Choose auto-lock timing, hide app-switcher content, use face-down panic lock or lock manually. • Add another authentication step to private notes and individual folders. • Use Lock Camouflage, alternate icons and familiar-looking lock screens for discretion. • Create a separate Decoy Vault with a second PIN. • Enable Intruder Capture to save a local front-camera photo after an incorrect PIN. • Review protection, permissions, storage and recovery readiness in Data Safety Center. BACKUP, SYNC & RECOVERY Create a password-protected encrypted backup, verify it and restore without replacing existing content. Optional private iCloud Sync keeps supported content available across your Apple devices. Your PIN and recovery key are never stored in iCloud. Use your recovery key to reset a forgotten credential on the same device. MORE USEFUL TOOLS • Save items with the iOS Share Extension or “Save to iPrivate Data” Shortcuts action. • Set private reminders for backups, sync issues, expiring records and Recently Deleted items. • Restore deleted vault items before retention ends, or permanently delete them with authentication. • View app and device storage from the Home dashboard. • Personalize themes, appearance and app icons. CLEAR PRIVACY CONTROLS Vault media stays in the private iOS app container with Apple Complete File Protection and your vault lock. Passwords, identity records and private contacts use AES-256-GCM encryption with keys protected by the iOS Keychain. Product analytics are optional and off by default. Some features require Premium. Plans and offers may vary by region. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Asterysk

This AI chat assistant integrates with your browser to let you interact with any webpage. It supports multiple leading AI models and allows you to use your own API keys for enhanced privacy and direct interaction with AI providers.

Highlights
  • AI chat on any webpage
  • Support for Gemini, OpenAI, Anthropic
  • Bring Your Own API Key (BYOK)
  • Context-aware page analysis
  • Conversation history by domain
  • Slash commands for quick actions
  • Floating window or sidebar view
Features
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Asterysk brings AI chat to any webpage in your Browser. Use your own API keys to chat with leading AI models — no middleman, no tracking, no servers. Features: - Multi-AI: Switch between Google Gemini, OpenAI, and Anthropic models on the fly - BYOK: Bring your own API keys — your data goes directly to the provider - Context Aware: Reads the current page so you can ask about any article, doc, or code - Conversation History: Chats organized by domain, pick up right where you left off - Slash Commands: Quick actions like summarize, explain, analyze, and generate code - Floating or Sidebar: Choose between a draggable window or full-height sidebar - 100% Privacy: No servers, no tracking — everything stays on your device

Screenshots

iPrivate Data4 screens
Asterysk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Asterysk at none against iPrivate Data's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. iPrivate Data sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 3 months and Asterysk sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
iPrivate Data versus Asterysk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPrivate DataAsterysk
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB17 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNileshKumar RathodShivkanth Bagavathy

In-app purchases

4 purchases

iPrivate Data

Subscriptions3
  • Premium – 3 Months$6.993 Months
  • Premium – 6 Months$9.996 Months
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$24.99
3 purchases

Asterysk

One-time3
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99

Questions

Is iPrivate Data free?
iPrivate Data is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Asterysk free?
Asterysk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iPrivate Data or Asterysk have ads?
iPrivate Data shows ads; Asterysk does not.

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