Comparison

Shadow vs iPass Secure Auth

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

Head to head
About

Shadow

Features
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Shadow - Safe & Convenient "Photos" Hidden Tool Shadow is a safe、convenient and simple-use tool for hiding your private photos. Millions of people trust "Shadow" and use it, as Shadow uses special encryption way to protect users' special photos exactly. Shadow Advantages 1. Keep the photos you pointed to be hidden in "Photos" 2. View the hidden photos in "Shadow" only after the password verification 3. Password request at every entry time 4. Local encryption process in mobile without server involvement 5. Never saving your password in the remote server 6. No way for password forgotten, Please remember it accurately Shadow Use 1. Open "Shadow" App, Click "Encrypt", Import photos from your album and encrypt 2. When finishing, if "Hide" option is preferred, the new photo will be invisible in "Photos" 3. You can also choose whether to "Delete the original photo" or not in "Photos" 4. The photo can be reviewd in "Shadow" after the password verfication That's all. It's simple. Hope "Shadow" helpful for you.

About

iPass Secure Auth

This app provides robust security for your online accounts. It functions as a two-factor authenticator, password manager, and private browser, all protected by military-grade encryption and biometric locks. Keep your digital life safe and accessible across all your devices.

Highlights
  • Two-Factor Authenticator (2FA)
  • Encrypted Password Manager
  • One-Tap Password Generator
  • Private In-App Browser
  • Sync Across Devices
  • Face ID & Fingerprint Lock
Features
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Stop Worrying About Account Security. iPass is your all-in-one authenticator, password manager, and private browser — built to protect your accounts, passwords, and digital identity in one secure app. Two-Factor Authenticator (2FA) Scan QR codes and generate OTP codes for Google, Facebook, Instagram, crypto wallets, and hundreds of supported services. Time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) work offline, so your codes are always available when you need them. Encrypted Password Manager Store and manage your passwords securely in one encrypted vault. Keep your credentials organized and accessible only to you. Password Autofill Log in faster and more securely with built-in password autofill. iPass can automatically fill your saved usernames and passwords in supported apps and websites. Password Health Dashboard Check the security of your saved passwords at a glance. Identify weak, reused, or potentially risky passwords and know which credentials may need your attention. Password Import & Export Move your passwords easily when switching password managers or creating a backup. Import existing credentials into iPass or securely export them whenever needed. One-Tap Password Generator Create strong, unique passwords instantly. Customize password length and complexity to meet different website and app requirements. Private In-App Browser Browse securely without leaving iPass. Access your saved credentials and enjoy a smoother login experience directly from the app. Sync Across All Devices Keep your accounts and credentials synchronized across your supported Apple devices. Switch between iPhone and iPad without losing access to your important information. Face ID & Fingerprint Lock Protect your vault with biometric authentication. Your sensitive information remains secured behind Face ID, Touch ID, or your device's supported biometric protection. Why Choose iPass: • Unlimited authenticator accounts • Password Manager • Password Autofill • Password Health Dashboard • Password Import & Export • Strong Password Generator • Offline 2FA code generation • Biometric vault protection • Secure backup and synchronization • Private in-app browser • Simple and intuitive interface Your digital accounts deserve better protection. Download iPass Secure Auth today and keep your 2FA codes, passwords, and account security in one place. Privacy Policy: https://ipasssecureauth.com/privacy-policy
 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Shadow4 screens
iPass Secure Auth4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shadow at none against iPass Secure Auth's 6. Shadow also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). iPass Secure Auth's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price 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. iPass Secure Auth sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Shadow asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shadow ships an update every 3 days, iPass Secure Auth every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Shadow versus iPass Secure Auth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadowiPass Secure Auth
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB122 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOrion Meta Link Technology Co., LtdBeyond Limits Cloud Services LLC

In-app purchases

None

Shadow

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

iPass Secure Auth

Subscriptions5
  • IPass Secure Auth Pro$7.997 Days
  • IPass Secure Auth Pro$12.991 Month
  • IPass Secure Auth Pro$22.491 Year
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  • IPass Secure Auth Pro3 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • iPass Secure Auth Pro1 Year trial$44.991 Year
One-time1
  • iPass Secure Auth Pro Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Shadow free?
Shadow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iPass Secure Auth free?
iPass Secure Auth is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shadow or iPass Secure Auth have ads?
Neither Shadow nor iPass Secure Auth shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shadow or iPass Secure Auth?
Shadow ships an update every 3 days, and iPass Secure Auth every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shadow was updated on November 3, 2026 and iPass Secure Auth on October 31, 2026.

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