# Photo/Message Lock vs Passkeep

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Photo/Message Lock at 43% against Passkeep's 0%. Passkeep's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Photo/Message Lock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Passkeep sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Photo/Message Lock ships an update monthly, Passkeep every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo/Message Lock | Passkeep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (787 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photomessage-lock-safecloud/id1339555230/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **787** | — |
| Positive reviews | **43.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 54 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shesek LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1339555229) | [BearMinds](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574462921) |

## What reviewers say

### Photo/Message Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photomessage-lock-safecloud/id1339555230)

Securely store private photos, videos, and messages in a personal cloud vault. Protect your sensitive data with multi-factor authentication and biometric unlock options. Easily import chats from popular messaging apps.

**Highlights:** Multi-factor authentication, Cloud storage for private data, Import chats from WhatsApp and Line, Biometric unlock (TouchID, FaceID), Optional cloud syncing, Password recovery via multi-factor authentication

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium subscription | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure data protection
- 💡 Innovative features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable app performance
- 💔 Password recovery issues
- 🚫 Doesn't work as advertised

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Data loss issues
- Subscription management problems

**Requested features**

- Expand chat app support beyond WhatsApp
- Add password recovery option


### Passkeep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passkeep-password-keeper/id1616037797)

Securely store sensitive information beyond just passwords, like card numbers, IDs, and notes. Access your encrypted vault across all Apple devices with iCloud sync. Export backups for peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Master password protection, Face ID/Biometric unlock, Customizable entry fields, iCloud sync across Apple devices, AES-256 encryption, Encrypted backup and export

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PassKeep Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| PassKeep Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Photo/Message Lock free?

Photo/Message Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Passkeep free?

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

### Do Photo/Message Lock or Passkeep have ads?

Neither Photo/Message Lock nor Passkeep shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Photo/Message Lock or Passkeep?

Photo/Message Lock ships an update monthly, and Passkeep every 2 months. Most recently, Photo/Message Lock was updated on October 20, 2026 and Passkeep on October 17, 2026.

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