Sherlocked vs HexaVault Password Manager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Password and passkey management
- Secure document storage
- Automatic form filling
- Face ID/Touch ID unlock
- Cross-device iCloud sync
- Built-in authenticator
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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
HexaVault Password Manager
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HexaVault - Password Manager and Secure Information Vault HexaVault is a password manager and secure vault that keeps everything important in one place: passwords, 2FA codes, payment cards, identity documents, subscriptions, and more. Every type of information has its own structured template with the right fields already in place. Not a blank text field. A proper home for each thing that matters. Password Manager Store and manage all your passwords in one encrypted vault, accessible across all your devices. Built-in 2FA Authenticator Generate TOTP codes without switching apps. Your login credentials and 2FA codes live together. 40+ Structured Templates Bank accounts, passports, driving licences, credit cards, insurance policies, subscriptions, utility accounts, API keys, and more. Every template comes with the right fields already set up. Just pick one and fill it in. Built-in Password Generator Generate strong passwords, passphrases, or UUIDs directly inside the vault. Zero-Knowledge Encryption AES-256-GCM encryption on your device. Your master password never leaves it. We have no way to read your data. Cross-Device Sync Available on iPhone, iPad, Android, and web. Your vault stays in sync across all of them. Offline Access Your vault is fully accessible without an internet connection. No Ads. No Tracking. Free to start. If your important information is scattered across notes apps, photos, and emails, HexaVault brings it all into one structured, encrypted vault.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HexaVault Password Manager at every 3 weeks against Sherlocked's every 2 months. HexaVault Password Manager also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Sherlocked sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and HexaVault Password Manager sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Sherlocked ships an update every 2 months, HexaVault Password Manager every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sherlocked | HexaVault Password Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stashword Inc. | Uconomix Technologies LLP |
In-app purchases
Sherlocked
- Unlimited Items$9.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$39.99
HexaVault Password Manager
- HexaVault Pro$29.991 Year
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