Comparison

Elpass vs OpenCat

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

Head to head
About

Elpass

Securely store and manage your passwords and sensitive information with a personal digital vault. Enjoy an intuitive interface with customizable security levels and automatic login filling for web and native apps. Your data is encrypted and stored locally, with optional cloud syncing.

Highlights
  • Password management
  • Personal digital vault
  • Bank-level encryption
  • Customizable security levels
  • Automatic login filling
  • Cross-device syncing
Features
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Elpass is a password manager and personal digital vault that you can fully control. It has an enjoyable interface and always keeps your safety in mind. Elpass isolates your vault strictly. Your data is stored on your device locally and synced with a third-party cloud service like iCloud and Dropbox. Your data will be encrypted with bank-level algorithms before being sent, making sure that nobody can access it without your master password. Security is critical, but sometimes we don't want so many troubles for insignificant items. You may set a security level for every item. A convenient level item may fill automatically without any interaction. However, a high level item requires biometric verification every time. About convenience, Elpass can auto-fill logins for webpages and native applications on macOS. You never need to open the password manager and copy passwords manually. Elpass works on your Mac, iPhone & iPad. All data is synced smoothly and securely. Terms and Conditions: https://elpass.app/terms Privacy policy: https://elpass.app/privacy-policy

About

OpenCat

This AI utility tool offers seamless integration of advanced AI models into your daily routine on Mac, iPhone, and iPad. It features a user-friendly interface, keyboard extensions for in-app AI access, and Siri/shortcut integration for automation. Supports a wide range of popular AI models and offers team deployment options.

Highlights
  • Support for latest popular AI models
  • Keyboard extensions for in-app AI
  • Realistic voice synthesis
  • Siri and shortcut integration
  • Team deployment with Docker
  • Customizable AI parameters
  • Markdown content rendering
Features
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Bring AI into every part of your workflow: chat, writing, translation, and search. · Multiple model options — local models, API Key, Cloud subscription, Apple Intelligence · MCP — supports MCP and tool calls · Web search — available on OpenCat Cloud and select providers · System-wide translation — select text in any app for instant AI translation · Content rendering — supports LaTeX formulas, Markdown, and code highlighting · Cross-platform — natively built for Mac, iPhone, and iPad · Data privacy — stored locally, synced across devices via iCloud [Pro Features] · AI Keyboard — invoke AI right in the text field of any app to polish or reply in one step · OpenCat Cloud subscription provides access to all major models [A Variety of Models] · OpenCat Cloud — fast access to leading models · Local models — one-tap download of open-source models for offline use, accelerated by Apple silicon · BYOK — use your own API Key, including Coding Plan · System models — supports Apple Foundation Models [OpenCat Cloud — Ready to Use, No Setup] · No sign-up, zero configuration, all major models supported · 50+ models — ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, GLM, MiniMax, Kimi, Qwen, Doubao, and more, all in one place · Online search supported [System-Level AI Translation] Set OpenCat as your default translation app to translate selected text directly in Safari, Mail, Notes, and any other app. Powered by large language models, translations are natural and fluent — far superior to traditional translation engines. [Local Models, Offline Inference] · One-tap download — popular open-source models like Llama, Qwen, and Gemma · Apple silicon acceleration — built on Apple's official MLX framework, fully leveraging GPU performance for fast, energy-efficient inference · Fully offline — works without internet, conversation data never leaves your device [Use Your Own API Key] · 25+ providers supported — OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek, Kimi, Qwen, Doubao, ERNIE, and more [Contact Us] Email: support@dreamoon.ai Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy & Third-party AI Service Privacy Policy https://opencat.app/privacy

Screenshots

Elpass4 screens
OpenCat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: OpenCat at weekly against Elpass's every 2 months. OpenCat also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (855 vs 40). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Elpass sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and OpenCat sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OpenCat holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenCat has 855 ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Elpass's written reviews are positive against 65% of OpenCat's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Elpass ships an update every 2 months, OpenCat weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Elpass versus OpenCat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElpassOpenCat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (40 ratings)4.6 (855 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews64.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings40855 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB96 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSurge Networks Inc.Early Moon, LLC

Customer experience

Elpass

All ratings40 ratings
Positive82.5%
Neutral2.5%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral14.3%
Negative25.7%

OpenCat

All ratings855 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral2.2%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews195 reviews
Positive64.6%
Neutral11.3%
Negative24.1%

Bugs and requests

Elpass

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

OpenCat

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Streaming response disruptions
  • Disappearing API key input fields
  • Inconsistent Markdown rendering
  • Keyboard extension not working as expected
  • Sync issues between devices
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  • Crashes and freezes when handling large inputs

Requested features

7 requests
  • Support for more AI models (e.g., Ollama, Groq)
  • Markdown rendering for chat responses
  • Ability to upload images and files
  • Customizable keyboard extensions
  • Background task support for long-running queries
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  • Prompt library and sharing functionality
  • Integration with other productivity apps (e.g., Shortcuts)

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Elpass

Subscriptions2
  • Elpass Subscription (Monthly)7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Elpass Subscription (Yearly)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
4 purchases

OpenCat

Subscriptions2
  • Cloud AI3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Cloud AI$24.991 Year
One-time2
  • Tokens Package$5.99
  • OpenCat Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Elpass free?
Elpass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OpenCat free?
OpenCat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Elpass or OpenCat?
OpenCat is rated higher. Elpass averages 4.3 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while OpenCat averages 4.6 from 855 ratings.
Do Elpass or OpenCat have ads?
Neither Elpass nor OpenCat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Elpass or OpenCat?
Elpass ships an update every 2 months, and OpenCat weekly. Most recently, Elpass was updated on November 7, 2026 and OpenCat on November 11, 2026.

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