Comparison

Password Repository 4 vs Vertical Calendar

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

Head to head
About

Password Repository 4

Securely manage unlimited passwords and related data across your iOS and Mac devices. Organize information with customizable categories and robust AES-256 encryption. Features automatic locking and easy data access.

Highlights
  • Unlimited password records
  • AES-256 encryption
  • Customizable categories
  • Automatic document locking
  • Data organization and sorting
  • One-click data copy
Features
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Password Repository is the iOS and macOS native app to manage all your passwords and all the related data in a safe way on your iPhone and iPad and Mac. SIMPLE AND POWERFUL Password Repository it's a document based app and allows you to manage an unlimited numbers of documents, any containing unlimited password records (even the iOS version has the same multi-document capability of the macOS version). Any created document is protected by a 'Master Password' with AES-256 encryption algorithm, using the latest native Cocoa libraries by Apple. Data are organized in a master and details interface anyone know how to use. EASY TO USE Simplicity and easy of use is one of the key feature of Password Repository. A Password Repository document has an intuitive layout anyone can manage. Automatic visualization for any record of creation data, modification data and how many time the record was accessed (useful to sort records by use and see your most 'accessed' passwords in a single shot) All the records can be sorted, arranged, filtered and displayed as the user likes. At any time records can be searched via any content inside the record Data can be copied with a single click. The url can be opened with a click too. Document can be auto locked after a specified time of inactivity in background (it will require the Master Password protecting the document, to access the data inside) Switch from visible passwords to hidden passwords for your safety when using the application in public spaces SECURE Password Repository is stable and rock solid both on iOS and macOS. We keep your passwords since 2005 and we update Password Repository continuously keeping it fast and safe both for macOs and iOS. When it's about your passwords, stability and reliability is our first priority. DATA STORED - Category (the user can create a list of available categories to be used in association with records) - Name - Url - Account - User ID - Email - Password - PIN number - Security question and answer - Note (a free text area with additional notes you want to have) CATEGORIES Password Repository uses categories to better organize your data You can define how many categories (example: EMAIL,WEB,ACCOUNT,BANK,SOCIAL,LOGIN,ECOMMERCE,CHAT) you like and personalize them. Categories inside the document are defined by a colored label and a background that the user can customize. Changing the aspect of a category changes the label for all the associated records, inside the document. Customized colored categories are a distinctive elements of Password Repository and users love it! With categories, there is an easy to recognize subdivision of data 'by color' very fast to manage in any condition (even the worst one). FEATURES • Data protection of all your data inside the document using AES-256 encryption algorithm for maximum security • Encryption engine based on Apple native Common Crypto • Fast to open documents thanks to the native implementation we use for the encryption mechanism • Safe and stable. Password Repository for iOS uses all the latest Apple technology to manage your data. • Password Repository is document based similar to desktop applications. You can manage and move how many documents you like containing different set of passwords. • Search field always waiting for searching data • Can totally interchange documents with macOS version of Password Repository directly from the macOS Finder, no conversion necessary, no iCloud, no internet connection necessary. • Includes internal help OPTIMIZED AND NATIVE • Works on any iOS devices with iOS 9 and successive • Release always in pair with Password Repository release for Mac on the Mac App Store (You can always count on both)

About

Vertical Calendar

This productivity app offers a vertical calendar view with customizable holiday colors, notes, and reminder notifications. It supports multiple calendars, bulk operations, and memo search, all accessible through a URL scheme. Enjoy a dark mode and adjustable font sizes for a personalized scheduling experience.

Highlights
  • Vertical calendar view
  • Holiday and day off coloring
  • Notes and color settings
  • Reminder notifications
  • Bulk operations
  • Memo search
  • Dark mode
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Vertical calendar (widget compatible). All features are completely free to use. - Vertical/multiple calendars - Holiday/day off color - Notes and color settings - Reminder notification - Color tag setting - Various bulk operations - Memo search - Font size setting - Today's event widget - dark mode URL scheme: verticalcalendar://

Screenshots

Password Repository 44 screens
Vertical Calendar4 screens

Verdict

The call

Password Repository 4 and Vertical Calendar both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Vertical Calendar's written reviews are positive against 0% of Password Repository 4's. Vertical Calendar also leads on price (Free vs $9.99) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). Password Repository 4's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12 vs 26.0). On rating, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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

Vertical Calendar is free to download; Password Repository 4 costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Password Repository 4 against 4.9 for Vertical Calendar. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vertical Calendar has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Password Repository 4's written reviews are positive against 100% of Vertical Calendar's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Password Repository 4 ships an update every 6 months, Vertical Calendar every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Password Repository 4 versus Vertical Calendar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPassword Repository 4Vertical Calendar
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.9 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoberto PanettaFugaPiyo Inc.

Customer experience

Password Repository 4

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Vertical Calendar

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Password Repository 4

No in-app purchases

None

Vertical Calendar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Password Repository 4 free?
Password Repository 4 costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vertical Calendar free?
Vertical Calendar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Password Repository 4 or Vertical Calendar?
Password Repository 4 is rated higher. Password Repository 4 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Vertical Calendar averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.
Do Password Repository 4 or Vertical Calendar have ads?
Vertical Calendar shows ads; Password Repository 4 does not.
Which is updated more often, Password Repository 4 or Vertical Calendar?
Password Repository 4 ships an update every 6 months, and Vertical Calendar every 5 months. Most recently, Password Repository 4 was updated on November 2, 2026 and Vertical Calendar on November 3, 2026.

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