# Password generator.# vs Secrets

The clearest difference is rating: Secrets at 4.6 against Password generator.#'s 4.2. Secrets also leads on ratings volume (188 vs 11). Password generator.#'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Password generator.# sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Secrets sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Secrets holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Secrets has 188 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 62% and 62% positive.

Password generator.# ships an update every 5 days, Secrets every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Password generator.# | Secrets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/password-generator/id1450508929/reviews) | **[4.6 (188 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secrets-password-manager/id1591056366/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **188** |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | 61.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peter Bohl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1075788156) | [Outer Corner, Unipessoal LDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/973049010) |

## What reviewers say

### Password generator.#

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/password-generator/id1450508929)

This app generates highly secure passwords using 256-bit encryption. Input a keyword to create a secure password and a master password. Generated passwords are not stored within the app for enhanced security.

**Highlights:** 256-bit encryption, Keyword-based password generation, Master password creation, No password storage, Keyword history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Password keywords | $0.99 | one-time |


### Secrets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secrets-password-manager/id1591056366)

Securely store and manage all your sensitive information, including passwords, credit card details, and bank information. Generate strong new passwords, use auto-fill for quick logins, and sync data across devices with robust encryption.

**Highlights:** Store passwords, credit cards, and bank details, Generate secure, private passwords, One-time passcode generation for 2FA, Import from other password managers, iCloud syncing across devices, Browser integration for auto-fill, Biometric and passphrase protection

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Sharing Trial | Free | one-time |
| Sharing (Promo) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Sharing | $39.99 | one-time |
| Editing (Promo) | $44.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade | $49.99 | one-time |
| Editing | $59.99 | one-time |
| Editing + Sharing | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Straightforward and easy-to-use interface
- 🔒 Strong security with iCloud integration
- 💰 One-time purchase (no subscription required)
- 🔄 Seamless iPhone and Mac integration
- 📱 Native Apple design and feel

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Device authorization requests not arriving reliably
- 🐢 Slow iCloud sync between devices
- 🔄 Sync reliability issues and inconsistencies
- ❌ Limited password generation options
- 🚫 No support for memorable/typable passwords

**Reported bugs**

- Device authorization requests not arriving on pre-approved devices
- iCloud sync failures and unreliable synchronization
- App crashes on iPad frequently
- Extremely slow performance on Intel Mac models
- Safari extension broken and non-functional

**Requested features**

- Randomized username generation
- Integration with disposable email services (e.g., addy.io)
- Authenticator/TOTP built-in support
- Word list-based password generation
- Fine-grained punctuation character control


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Password generator.# free?

Password generator.# is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Secrets free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Password generator.# or Secrets?

Secrets is rated higher. Password generator.# averages 4.2 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Secrets averages 4.6 from 188 ratings.

### Do Password generator.# or Secrets have ads?

Neither Password generator.# nor Secrets shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Password generator.# or Secrets?

Password generator.# ships an update every 5 days, and Secrets every 5 weeks. Most recently, Password generator.# was updated on September 26, 2026 and Secrets on October 15, 2026.

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