Comparison

Passwell vs NC File Manager

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

Head to head
About

Passwell

Securely store all your login credentials and passwords in one place with a clean interface. Generate strong, unique passwords for enhanced online security. Access your information with a single master password.

Highlights
  • Secure password storage
  • Login credential management
  • Strong password generation
  • Single master password access
  • Secure password saving and copying
Features
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Passwell — Secure Password Manager with iCloud Sync Passwell is a simple and secure app for storing passwords, logins, and personal data in one place. All data is protected via Keychain and synced across your devices through iCloud — you only need to remember one master password. Features: Secure storage for passwords and logins from websites and social media Seamless iCloud sync across all your devices Autofill passwords in Safari, browsers, and apps Strong password generator — create and save instantly Notes and descriptions for every entry Clean, intuitive design Passwell keeps your passwords protected with Apple Keychain — your data never leaves your ecosystem or gets sent to third-party servers. Stop reusing weak passwords: generate strong, unique combinations in one tap and log in to any site or app effortlessly. Download Passwell — your personal password manager built for security and simplicity.

About

NC File Manager

Manage your files and documents on iPad and iPhone. Import, scan, organize, and export with full control. This app offers local processing with no tracking or ads.

Highlights
  • Import from Mail and Files
  • Access local and iCloud files
  • Create and manage folders
  • Built-in file search
  • ZIP compression (in-app purchase)
  • Video, photo, and PDF compression
  • Export and share files (in-app purchase)
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NC File Manager is a file and document manager for iPad and iPhone. Import, scan, search, organize and export your files with full control. Import & Access • Import documents from Mail and Files • Import photos and videos from the Photos app • Scan documents to PDF • Access files stored locally and in iCloud • iTunes file sharing support • Direct NCM-to-NCM transfer via AirDrop File Management • Create and manage folders • Organize documents efficiently • Move, rename and delete files • View files, photos and videos • Built-in search for files and documents • Clear storage overview PDF Tools • View PDF documents • Open and view a second PDF alongside the first • Switch between horizontal and vertical PDF views • Rotate entire PDF documents or individual PDF pages • Split PDF documents before or after the current page • Cover selected areas in a PDF • Annotate PDFs with pen, highlighter and eraser tools • Choose from multiple colors and pen thicknesses • Edit and fill out PDF forms • Compress PDF files • Save edited PDFs as new files Compression & Merge • Extract standard ZIP archives • Compress videos, photos and PDF files • Merge videos and PDF documents Premium Features only Try all the Premium Features listed below during the free test phase. After the test phase, an In-App Purchase or subscription is required to continue using these features. • Export and share files • Transfer files directly from NCM to NCM • Create ZIP archives • Create password-protected ZIP archives • Extract password-protected ZIP archives • Extract RAR archives • Extract password-protected RAR archives Privacy First NC File Manager works locally on your device. No account required. No tracking. No ads. Designed for users who want full control over their files and documents on iPad and iPhone. Terms of use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Passwell4 screens
NC File Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NC File Manager at every 2 weeks against Passwell's every 4 months. Passwell's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, 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. Passwell sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NC File Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Passwell ships an update every 4 months, NC File Manager every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Passwell versus NC File Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPasswellNC File Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDanil ChaparovMartin Neifer

Customer experience

Passwell

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

NC File Manager

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Passwell

One-time1
  • Key Storage$0.99
1 purchases

NC File Manager

One-time1
  • Unlock Export & ZIP$1.99

Questions

Is Passwell free?
Passwell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NC File Manager free?
NC File Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Passwell or NC File Manager have ads?
Neither Passwell nor NC File Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Passwell or NC File Manager?
Passwell ships an update every 4 months, and NC File Manager every 2 weeks. Most recently, Passwell was updated on October 16, 2026 and NC File Manager on October 20, 2026.

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