Comparison

Password Manager vs Hello Contacts

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

Head to head
About

Password Manager

Securely store and autofill passwords, notes, and photos locally or in iCloud. This open-source app prioritizes privacy with robust encryption and transparent code. It offers a password generator and dark web leak detection.

Highlights
  • Local and iCloud data storage
  • AES256 and RSA encryption
  • Autofill passwords and notes
  • Strong password generator
  • Dark web leak detection
  • Sync across Apple devices
  • Store photos and documents
Features
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Even the palest ink is better than the best memory. But with PassLock, you don’t need ink or memory. The data stored in PassLock can only be read by you; not even the developers or Apple can access it! Don’t challenge the complex password security issues of the information age with your memory. Worried about privacy breaches? We have made our code public on GitHub, open to scrutiny by everyone around the world. Based on the principle of security first, open source doesn’t mean you can run this project directly. Some security-related information like encryption algorithms, keys, and Xcode project configurations are not publicly available. Unlike most password managers that store your passwords on private company central servers, all the data you create in PassLock is stored locally on your device or in your private iCloud container. We don’t have our own servers at all! And all the data is doubly encrypted using AES256 and RSA. How long would it take to brute force AES256? If you had a supercomputer capable of calculating 2 billion times per second, it would take approximately 2,104,000,000,000 trillion years to crack an AES128 encrypted data. Yes, 2,104 billion billion years, far exceeding the lifespan of the universe! Download PassLock now, and you can: ● Save important accounts (supporting history passwords, notes, image attachments), private photos, and private notes. ● Autofill passwords based on URLs. We have designed a feature to automatically extract URLs through search engines, greatly improving efficiency. ● Autofill password extension supports QuickType Bar. ● Sync your data across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. ● Record all historical passwords for accounts and support manual filling of historical passwords. ● A simple and convenient strong password generator. ● Detect if your account has been leaked on the notorious dark web. ● Data is saved locally by default and can be used without network authorization. If you accidentally uninstall the app, local data will be lost. ● Sync local data to iCloud without worrying about data loss, but it will take up your private iCloud space. ● Delete data stored in iCloud and keep only local data. Switch freely. ● Open and transparent source code and console demonstration, so you can understand how the private iCloud database is designed. ● Import important photos from your album into PassLock, such as IDs, bank cards, driving licenses, etc. ● Store your home Wi-Fi, router admin passwords, children's birth information, utility accounts, and more. ● Simple and easy-to-use secure notes for recording personal loans, debts, etc. Every suggestion you make will make PassLock better, and we look forward to hearing from you. Email: MeloDreek@gmail.com Relevant agreements: β—† Terms of Service: https://www.notion.so/passlock/Terms-of-Service-ccd0ca69a9b347a8ab8055bc8471e97a β—† Privacy Policy: https://passlock.notion.site/3dc3e4b598dc4be898ba3bb6dc34c718?v=d246fe23434445e990db0da322b984e0&pvs=4

About

Hello Contacts

Features
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Stop guessing where to message people. Hello Contacts is a private contact companion for remembering how each person prefers to be reached. Save whether someone prefers WhatsApp, SMS, email, phone, Telegram, Signal, Instagram, LinkedIn, or another contact app, then open the right app from their contact page. Create My Card so other people know the best way to reach you. Add your name, preferred app, best hours, language, and timezone, then share by link or QR code. Anyone can open your shared card in a browser. You choose whether a public card only shows your preferred app or includes a contact detail. Use Hello Contacts to: β€’ Save preferred contact apps and fallback methods β€’ Remember best times, languages, timezones, and response styles β€’ Ask someone for their preferred contact method β€’ Scan a Hello Contacts QR code and save the preference β€’ See birthdays, follow-ups, and Stay in Touch nudges in Today β€’ Log Moments so you remember when you last connected β€’ Keep personal contact preferences on your device Hello Contacts works well for friends, family, clients, collaborators, remote teams, and anyone whose conversations span multiple apps or time zones. It is not a messaging app, CRM, or social network. It does not read messages, monitor conversations, or upload your address book. Shared cards include only the information you choose to publish. Hello Contacts is free to start. Hello Contacts Plus unlocks unlimited saved contact apps, Save to Contacts, Cloud Backup, advanced exports, and optional Apple Reminders mirroring on iOS.

Screenshots

Password Manager4 screens
Hello Contacts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Password Manager at weekly against Hello Contacts's every 3 weeks. Password Manager also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.4). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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. Password Manager sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Hello Contacts sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Password Manager ships an update weekly, Hello Contacts every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
Password Manager versus Hello Contacts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPassword ManagerHello Contacts
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews85.7% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyWeekly β€” betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 β€” better18.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size51 MB115 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKaka IncDavid Dias

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Password Manager

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium Quarterly3 Days trial$4.993 Months
  • Annual3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Offer$24.99
  • Lifetime$49.99
1 purchases

Hello Contacts

One-time1
  • Lifetime$1.99

Questions

Is Password Manager free?
Password Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hello Contacts free?
Hello Contacts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Password Manager or Hello Contacts have ads?
Neither Password Manager nor Hello Contacts shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Password Manager or Hello Contacts?
Password Manager ships an update weekly, and Hello Contacts every 3 weeks. Most recently, Password Manager was updated on October 10, 2026 and Hello Contacts on October 16, 2026.

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