Comparison

Sherlocked vs PassVault Pro

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

PassVault Pro

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Stop reusing weak passwords. Password Vault stores every login in an encrypted vault that lives on your device — protected by a master password only you know. KEY FEATURES • AES-256 encryption — the same standard banks and governments use • Works fully offline — no account or internet required • Strong password generator — customize length, letters, numbers, and symbols • Secure Notes — store recovery codes, license keys, and private text • Smart categories — Social, Finance, Work, Shopping, and more • Master password protected — only you can unlock the vault • Auto-lock and clipboard auto-clear keep your data safe if your phone is unattended SECURITY YOU CONTROL Your passwords are encrypted on your device before anything is saved. We have no servers storing your secrets, no recovery shortcut, no backdoor. If you forget your master password, even we can't read your data — that's the point. PREMIUM Upgrade to unlock: • Biometric Unlock — open the vault with Face ID or Touch ID • Cloud Backup — encrypted sync across your iPhone and iPad • Two-Factor Authentication on your master account • Unlimited password storage (free tier includes 5) • Premium categories: Finance, Work, Shopping, Entertainment, Email, Development SUBSCRIPTION Start with a 3-day free trial. Auto-renewing monthly or annual subscription (annual saves 40%). Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID Subscriptions settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/Privacy Policy: https://www.nextechlabs.org/projects/password-manager/privacy

Screenshots

Sherlocked4 screens
PassVault Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PassVault Pro at 15.1 against Sherlocked's 26.0. On price, update cadence, 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. Sherlocked sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and PassVault Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sherlocked ships an update every 2 months, PassVault Pro every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Sherlocked versus PassVault Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSherlockedPassVault Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStashword Inc.Umer Ismail

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Sherlocked

Subscriptions1
  • Unlimited Items$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$39.99
2 purchases

PassVault Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Sherlocked free?
Sherlocked is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PassVault Pro free?
PassVault Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sherlocked or PassVault Pro have ads?
Neither Sherlocked nor PassVault Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sherlocked or PassVault Pro?
Sherlocked ships an update every 2 months, and PassVault Pro every 5 weeks. Most recently, Sherlocked was updated on October 21, 2026 and PassVault Pro on October 24, 2026.

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