Comparison

PassKeyboard vs Via Browser

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

Head to head
About

PassKeyboard

Securely store and automatically fill your passwords across apps and websites. Features military-grade encryption and biometric authentication for robust protection. Offers cloud sync and local storage options for convenience and peace of mind.

Highlights
  • iOS AutoFill support
  • Encrypted cloud sync and local storage
  • Touch ID and Face ID security
  • Patented keyboard for automatic input
  • Military-grade encryption (PBKDF2, AES)
  • Automatic strong password generation
  • Cross-platform device support
Features
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PassKeyboard - secure and convenient password manager Help you remember, help you fill in~ • Support iOS 12 AutoFill Passwords • No ads, no push, no privacy permissions • Encrypted cloud sync and local offline, two ways to meet different requirements and eliminate all concerns • Help you remembera lot of account password, protected information • Touch ID and Face ID ensures access security • Original patented keyboard form, can be used in software and web pages, automatically input after verifying fingerprints • Military-grade PBKDF2 and AES encryption algorithms. Data is always kept secret, even for us • Only if you use the master password, can decrypt and access data locally on the device • Support multiple devices, cross-platform • Support automatic generation of 6 ~ 30 digit strong password • Support Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English Now, say goodbye to enter the error password several times before remembering the correct password, also don't have to use the same password in order to facilitate memory. Product reputation is our trust endorsement and quality assurance, and is loved by millions of users.

About

Via Browser

A minimalist and lightweight web browser designed for speed and minimal memory usage. It offers extensive customization options, ad blocking, and essential browsing features for a clutter-free experience.

Highlights
  • Quiet browsing experience
  • Low memory usage
  • Minimalist design
  • Customizable interface
  • Ad blocking
  • Night mode
  • Request desktop site
Features
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• Quiet Browser Via browser won’t push news and other things to you. No bother to your device. • Mini Browser Via browser use much less memory usage on your device. Keep your device as fast as new. • Lite Browser Via browser is designed for Minimalism. Best choice for geek user and who enjoy lite products. • Customized Browser You can easily customize Via browser. This is your own web browser. • Fast Browser Via browser is smooth for your device. And we optimized a lot for fast browsing. Here are some features of Via browser • iCloud sync • Ad blocking • User-script support • Night mode • Request desktop site • Translate • Find in page • Multi search engine support • Saving webpages • ... Enjoy your time with Via Browser.

Screenshots

PassKeyboard4 screens
Via Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

PassKeyboard and Via Browser both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of Via Browser's written reviews are positive against 0% of PassKeyboard's. Via Browser also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (164 vs 4). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. PassKeyboard sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Via Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for PassKeyboard against 4.4 for Via Browser. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Via Browser has 164 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of PassKeyboard's written reviews are positive against 84% of Via Browser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PassKeyboard ships an update every 2 months, Via Browser every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PassKeyboard versus Via Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPassKeyboardVia Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (4 ratings)4.4 (164 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews83.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4164 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB5 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer庆桐 马亚锋 涂

Customer experience

PassKeyboard

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Via Browser

All ratings161 ratings
Positive85.1%
Neutral4.3%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews99 reviews
Positive83.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative7.1%

Bugs and requests

PassKeyboard

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Via Browser

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Sync not working between devices
  • Bookmarks disappearing after days of use
  • Cache not clearing properly, excessive memory usage
  • Settings URL field resets on app restart
  • Userscripts install but don't execute
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  • Desktop site request not functioning reliably
  • iCloud website compatibility error
  • Untitled sleep tabs making navigation difficult
  • Text file downloads open instead of saving
  • Status bar not appearing consistently
  • Meta theme color not respected for dark/light mode
  • Memory usage increases dramatically with minimal browsing

Requested features

17 requests
  • Set as default browser
  • Cross-device bookmark synchronization
  • Resource sniffer/traffic inspection tool
  • QR code scanner functionality
  • Userscript/Tampermonkey full support
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  • Configuration import/export functionality
  • Video download capability
  • Background video playback
  • Bookmark drag-and-drop reordering
  • Floating action buttons and gesture customization
  • Search engine switcher in search bar
  • iCloud Keychain and passkey support
  • Weather and homepage customization widgets
  • Zoom functionality
  • Russian language support
  • JavaScript disable toggle
  • Redirect blocking feature

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PassKeyboard

One-time3
  • 3个月$0.99
  • 12个月$2.99
  • 永久会员$12.99
None

Via Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PassKeyboard free?
PassKeyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Via Browser free?
Via Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PassKeyboard or Via Browser?
Via Browser is rated higher. PassKeyboard averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Via Browser averages 4.4 from 164 ratings.
Do PassKeyboard or Via Browser have ads?
Neither PassKeyboard nor Via Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PassKeyboard or Via Browser?
PassKeyboard ships an update every 2 months, and Via Browser every 3 months. Most recently, PassKeyboard was updated on November 2, 2026 and Via Browser on November 7, 2026.

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