Comparison

Pass Secure vs PwNote

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

Head to head
About

Pass Secure

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Pass Secure is a password and card manager that allows users to securely store their sensitive data. Thanks to advanced encryption and security protocols, the application ensures that users' data remains secure and never accesses or collects user data. Pass Secure remembers all your passwords and card datas for you, and keeps them safe and secure behind the one password that only you know. - Pass Secure allows users to access all their data only with the main password created by the user. You can also log in with biometric authentication methods, such as fingerprints or facial recognition. This provides an additional layer for the security of the application and increases the security of users’ data. -Everything you store in Pass Secure is protected by a master password that only you know. Pass Secure uses end to end encryption, so your data is only ever decrypted offline. The encryption keys never leave your device, and you are the one who can see your pass. - Unlock the app easily and securely with biometric - The application follows the latest technological developments for the security of users’ data and is updated regularly. In this way, users can always benefit from the best security measures. Pass Secure offers an easy and simple to use interface for users. Thanks to the wide range of search and filtering options, users can find their data quickly and easily. There is also the option to create and edit data in different categories. Why Pass Secure? The application developer cannot have any information about the content of your data. Your data is personal to you only and may only be accessed by you. We pay utmost attention to the privacy of user data. However, Pass Secure does not store the master password you create in any database, so your master password is a password and a private key to protect your personal data. With Pass Secure, you can safely store your passwords, card information and documents and access them from anywhere via iCloud.

About

PwNote

Features
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Keep your passwords and sensitive notes safe on your iPhone. PwNote is built for privacy: no account, no cloud sync, and your vault stays locally on your device, protected with encryption. Why PwNote β€’ Offline by default: no sign-in, no server storage for your vault β€’ Custom categories: add, delete, and reorder categories your way β€’ SSO & OTP friendly: easily organize SSO logins and accounts that use one-time passwords (TOTP) for 2FA β€’ Master Password encryption: unlock and protect your vault locally β€’ Face ID / Touch ID quick unlock: unlock your vault faster with biometric authentication on supported devices β€’ Encrypted backup & restore: export/import an encrypted backup file and store it via the iOS Files app (e.g., iCloud Drive or a location you choose) for device migration Free Plan Limits β€’ Up to 5 categories β€’ Up to 30 items Pro (In-App Purchase) Features β€’ Unlimited Items: unlimited categories and vault items β€’ Regenerate Recovery Key: generate a new Recovery Key Privacy PwNote does not collect, store, or transmit your vault content, Master Password, or Recovery Key. Support: pwnote.service@gmail.com

Screenshots

Pass Secure4 screens
PwNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pass Secure and PwNote are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Pass Secure sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and PwNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pass Secure ships an update every 6 weeks, PwNote every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Pass Secure versus PwNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPass SecurePwNote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZerrin OktenLiang-Zong Shie

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pass Secure

One-time3
  • Add Unlimited Document$1.99
  • Add Unlimited Card$2.99
  • Add Unlimited Record$2.99
1 purchases

PwNote

One-time1
  • PwNote Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Pass Secure free?
Pass Secure is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PwNote free?
PwNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pass Secure or PwNote have ads?
Neither Pass Secure nor PwNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pass Secure or PwNote?
Pass Secure ships an update every 6 weeks, and PwNote every 4 weeks. Most recently, Pass Secure was updated on October 27, 2026 and PwNote on October 24, 2026.

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