# Sherlocked vs PassNote

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PassNote at 15.6 against Sherlocked's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sherlocked sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and PassNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sherlocked | PassNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sherlocked-secure-vault/id1577011869/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 27 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stashword Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/942371712) | [Thanh Nguyen Van](https://appshunter.io/developer/1739986786) |

## What reviewers say

### Sherlocked

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sherlocked-secure-vault/id1577011869)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Items | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $39.99 | one-time |


### PassNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passnote-password-vault/id6759524542)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Premium | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sherlocked free?

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

### Is PassNote free?

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

### Do Sherlocked or PassNote have ads?

Neither Sherlocked nor PassNote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sherlocked or PassNote?

Sherlocked ships an update every 2 months, and PassNote every 2 months. Most recently, Sherlocked was updated on October 21, 2026 and PassNote on October 10, 2026.

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