Comparison

Sherlocked vs SafeKey

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

SafeKey

Features
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EN Forget your passwords? Tired of resetting them constantly? SafeKey is the ultimate password manager that helps you store, organize, and protect your login credentials securely on your iPhone and iPad. Designed with security and simplicity in mind, SafeKey ensures that you are the only one who has access to your data. WHY SAFEKEY Bank-grade AES-256 encryption — everything is encrypted on your device. Your data stays with you. Unlock only with Face ID, Touch ID, or your private PIN. Clean, modern design that's fast and easy to use. KEY FEATURES Secure vault for passwords, logins, and secret notes. Strong password generator — create uncrackable passwords in one tap. Password health check — spot weak and duplicated passwords at a glance. Data breach alerts — find out if a password has appeared in a known leak. Built-in 2FA (TOTP) — store your two-factor codes right next to your logins. Bank cards & wallet — safely keep card numbers and details. Secure file vault — store private documents away from prying eyes. Beautiful themes, light & dark mode, and background styles. Available in 8 languages: English, Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean, French, German, Hindi, Arabic. PRIVACY FIRST SafeKey does not sell your data. Your passwords are encrypted and never leave your device without your permission. Optional encrypted cloud backup is protected by your own Master Key. Download SafeKey today and take control of your digital security. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Sherlocked4 screens
SafeKey4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Sherlocked at none against SafeKey's shown. Sherlocked also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). SafeKey's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases 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 and SafeKey sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sherlocked ships an update every 2 months, SafeKey every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sherlocked versus SafeKey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSherlockedSafeKey
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStashword Inc.Hieu Dao

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Sherlocked

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

SafeKey

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$7.991 Year

Questions

Is Sherlocked free?
Sherlocked is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SafeKey free?
SafeKey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sherlocked or SafeKey have ads?
SafeKey shows ads; Sherlocked does not.
Which is updated more often, Sherlocked or SafeKey?
Sherlocked ships an update every 2 months, and SafeKey every 4 months. Most recently, Sherlocked was updated on November 3, 2026 and SafeKey on October 28, 2026.

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