# Password Manager & Generator vs Secure Folder

Password Manager & Generator and Secure Folder both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of Password Manager & Generator's written reviews are positive against 31% of Secure Folder's. Password Manager & Generator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 439). Secure Folder's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Password Manager & Generator sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Secure Folder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Password Manager & Generator against 4.5 for Secure Folder. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 439 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Password Manager & Generator's written reviews are positive against 31% of Secure Folder's.

Password Manager & Generator ships an update fortnightly, Secure Folder every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Password Manager & Generator | Secure Folder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/password-manager-and-generator/id1451571399/reviews) | [4.5 (439 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-folder-private-vault/id6471090693/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 439 |
| Positive reviews | **81.8% of reviews** | 30.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 38 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Best Cool Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1374766228) | [Khushal Vasani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714420029) |

## What reviewers say

### Password Manager & Generator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/password-manager-and-generator/id1451571399)

Securely store and manage all your digital credentials in one place. Generate strong, unique passwords and organize your information for easy access. Offers quick and secure app unlocking.

**Highlights:** Secure password storage, Strong password generation, Digital identity simplification, Information organization, Quick and secure unlocking, Account management

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Passwords Pro - Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Special discount | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Passwords Pro - Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Passwords Pro - Yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Secure password storage
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient password management
- 🔒 Keeps personal information safe
- 👍 Simple and straightforward

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Subscription required for full functionality
- 🐛 Frequent prompts to upgrade
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Crashes when trying to view passwords

**Requested features**

- Apple ID login option
- More customization options
- Improved password sharing capabilities


### Secure Folder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-folder-private-vault/id6471090693)

Securely store and protect your private photos, videos, files, and apps with a password-protected vault. Features include intruder selfies, encrypted file sharing, and cloud backup for peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Password protection (PIN, pattern, biometric), Intruder selfie and break-in alerts, Encrypted file sharing, Cloud backup and restore, App lock, Fake PIN for decoy vault

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Year | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Hides photos and passwords
- 👍 Extremely useful app
- 👍 App is perfect

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Videos not playing after update
- 🐛 Photos don’t upload
- 🐛 Lost all images and videos
- 🐛 Videos not viewing in the app
- 🐛 Ads are non-stop

**Reported bugs**

- Videos not playing after update
- Videos show as black thumbnails with only duration
- Photos do not upload
- Lost all images and videos
- Cannot view videos

**Requested features**

- Change photo orientation in the app
- Change video orientation in the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Password Manager & Generator free?

Password Manager & Generator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Secure Folder free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Password Manager & Generator or Secure Folder?

Password Manager & Generator and Secure Folder are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.4K and 439 ratings respectively.

### Do Password Manager & Generator or Secure Folder have ads?

Secure Folder shows ads; Password Manager & Generator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Password Manager & Generator or Secure Folder?

Password Manager & Generator ships an update fortnightly, and Secure Folder every 2 weeks. Most recently, Password Manager & Generator was updated on September 22, 2026 and Secure Folder on September 22, 2026.

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