# PSWD vs Password Generator

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Password Generator at none against PSWD's 4. PSWD's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 18 months). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PSWD sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Password Generator asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for PSWD against 4.9 for Password Generator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PSWD has 151 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PSWD ships an update monthly, Password Generator every 18 months. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PSWD | Password Generator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (151 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pswd-password-generator/id1541482816/reviews) | [4.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/password-generator-strong/id6444898801/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **151** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 96.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 18 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 5 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kerem Erkan](https://appshunter.io/developer/416098703) | [Qiting Huang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1055030030) |

## What reviewers say

### PSWD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pswd-password-generator/id1541482816)

Generate strong, random passwords with customizable options. This app offers phonetic password generation, interval separators, and real-time strength analysis. It prioritizes user privacy by operating entirely locally on your device.

**Highlights:** Generates passwords up to 128 characters, Customizable character combinations, Phonetic password generation, Password presets and iCloud sync, Real-time entropy and strength calculation, Share or copy passwords with one tap, Shortcuts app integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small cup of tea | $0.99 | one-time |
| Large cup of tea | $1.99 | one-time |
| Teapot! | $3.99 | one-time |
| Samovar!! | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Essential and convenient
- 👍 Excellent and flexible
- 👍 Lightweight and intuitive
- 👍 Simple and perfect
- 👍 Great professional password generator

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Should generate and copy passwords automatically
- 🐛 Copy & Paste Problems

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Auto-launch option when logging in
- Auto font matching when copy and pasting
- Diceware password generation method
- Display generated passwords when multiple are created
- Reset button for password settings


### Password Generator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/password-generator-strong/id6444898801)

Create secure, random passwords tailored to your needs. Customize length, character types, and exclusions for robust account protection. Essential for safeguarding online accounts.

**Highlights:** Customizable password length, Include/exclude lowercase letters, Include/exclude uppercase letters, Include numbers, Include special symbols, Exclude similar characters, Exclude ambiguous characters

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PSWD free?

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

### Is Password Generator free?

Password Generator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PSWD or Password Generator?

PSWD and Password Generator are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 151 and 12 ratings respectively.

### Do PSWD or Password Generator have ads?

Password Generator shows ads; PSWD does not.

### Which is updated more often, PSWD or Password Generator?

PSWD ships an update monthly, and Password Generator every 18 months. Most recently, PSWD was updated on September 21, 2026 and Password Generator on September 21, 2026.

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