Comparison

Sherlocked vs Secure Password Encryptor

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

Head to head
About

Sherlocked

Securely store and manage passwords, passkeys, credit cards, and documents across your Apple devices. Log in to apps and websites with a single tap using Face ID or Touch ID. Offers a free tier with limited items and a one-time purchase or subscription for unlimited access.

Highlights
  • Password and passkey management
  • Secure document storage
  • Automatic form filling
  • Face ID/Touch ID unlock
  • Cross-device iCloud sync
  • Built-in authenticator
Features
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A private, secure vault for passwords, passkeys, AND MORE — built exclusively for the Apple ecosystem. Sherlocked remembers all your passwords and passkeys and logs you in to websites and apps with a single tap — across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. SIMPLE. SECURE. PRIVATE. Simple A clean, thoughtfully designed Apple-native interface that feels right at home on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Secure Your vault is protected with strong, industry-standard AES-256 encryption and secured by a master password only you know. Private Your data lives in your own private iCloud database. It’s never sent to our servers. LOGIN WITH A TAP • Create strong, unique passwords for every website and app • Store, manage, and sign in seamlessly with modern Passkeys • Automatically fill passwords in apps and websites • Use Face ID or Touch ID to unlock instantly STORE MORE THAN JUST PASSWORDS • Passwords, credit cards, notes, codes, and more • Scan and securely store documents • Organize everything with tags and custom fields • Share selected items securely using QR codes AVAILABLE ON ALL YOUR APPLE DEVICES Your vault syncs automatically across iPhone, iPad, and Mac using iCloud. Always up to date. Always with you. SECURITY, BY DESIGN Your data is encrypted before it’s stored and can only be decrypted with your master password. We don’t have access to your information. • Built-in authenticator for two-factor authentication (2FA) • Quick lock/unlock with Face ID or Touch ID FLEXIBLE PRICING FREE FOREVER Store up to 10 items — no time limit. ONE-TIME PURCHASE Unlock unlimited items for life with a single payment. No more subscriptions. SUBSCRIPTION OPTION Choose an auto-renewable subscription if you prefer. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage subscriptions in your Apple ID settings. • Privacy policy: https://sherlockedapp.com/privacy.html • Terms of use: https://sherlockedapp.com/terms-of-use.html

About

Secure Password Encryptor

Features
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Password Vault provides a simple and secure way to store your passwords directly on your device. Your data never leaves your phone. Everything you save is encrypted using industry-standard AES-GCM encryption, with keys derived from your private master password. Create, update, or remove passwords for any service you choose. Only you can access your encrypted vault—no accounts, no cloud syncing, and no tracking. Everything stays private on your device. Features: • Secure AES-GCM encryption • Local-only storage (nothing collected or shared) • Add, update, and delete passwords • Master password protection • Optional iCloud backup of encrypted data only • Simple, clean interface Password Vault does not connect to the internet, does not collect analytics, and does not share data.

Screenshots

Sherlocked4 screens
Secure Password Encryptor3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Secure Password Encryptor at none against Sherlocked's 2. Secure Password Encryptor also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Sherlocked sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Secure Password Encryptor asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sherlocked ships an update every 2 months, Secure Password Encryptor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sherlocked versus Secure Password Encryptor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSherlockedSecure Password Encryptor
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStashword Inc.Zohaan Hussan

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Sherlocked

Subscriptions1
  • Unlimited Items$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$39.99
None

Secure Password Encryptor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sherlocked free?
Sherlocked is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Secure Password Encryptor free?
Secure Password Encryptor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sherlocked or Secure Password Encryptor have ads?
Neither Sherlocked nor Secure Password Encryptor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sherlocked or Secure Password Encryptor?
Sherlocked ships an update every 2 months, and Secure Password Encryptor every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sherlocked was updated on October 21, 2026 and Secure Password Encryptor on October 28, 2026.

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