# Pass the Phrase vs PasswordXP

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pass the Phrase at none against PasswordXP's 2. Pass the Phrase also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). PasswordXP's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 41 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PasswordXP sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Pass the Phrase asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Pass the Phrase against 5.0 for PasswordXP. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Pass the Phrase ships an update every 41 months, PasswordXP every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pass the Phrase | PasswordXP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pass-the-phrase/id1329423590/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passwordxp/id1617869711/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 41 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Eduard Schwan](https://appshunter.io/developer/594336989) | [Rogelio Amezquita](https://appshunter.io/developer/884895663) |

## What reviewers say

### Pass the Phrase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pass-the-phrase/id1329423590)

Generate unique and memorable phrases for passwords, project names, or business ideas. This app offers millions of multi-syllable or multi-word combinations, with features like saving, sharing, daily inspiration, and text-to-speech.

**Highlights:** Phrase generation, Save and share favorites, Daily phrase notifications, Text-to-speech functionality, Global phrase synchronization, Offline phrase generation, Shake to generate new phrase

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### PasswordXP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passwordxp/id1617869711)

Securely store and protect your sensitive personal data, including bank accounts, credit cards, and passwords. This utility safeguards a variety of confidential information.

**Highlights:** Bank account protection, Credit card security, Password management, Sensitive information vault, Personal data protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Datum Lock | $0.99 | one-time |
| PasswordXP Lifetime Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pass the Phrase free?

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

### Is PasswordXP free?

PasswordXP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pass the Phrase or PasswordXP?

Pass the Phrase and PasswordXP are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Pass the Phrase or PasswordXP have ads?

Neither Pass the Phrase nor PasswordXP shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pass the Phrase or PasswordXP?

Pass the Phrase ships an update every 41 months, and PasswordXP every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pass the Phrase was updated on October 9, 2026 and PasswordXP on October 3, 2026.

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