Comparison

Cache Vault vs Psono Password Manager

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

Head to head
About

Cache Vault

Securely store sensitive personal information like credit cards, bank accounts, and passwords on your iOS device. Features industry-standard encryption, automatic web sign-on, and a self-destruct mechanism for maximum security.

Highlights
  • Secure storage for sensitive data
  • Industry-standard encryption (AES-256)
  • Automatic website sign-on
  • Self-destruct mechanism
  • Transfer data via email attachment
  • Touch ID/Face ID unlock
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Designed exclusively for the Apple iPhone™, Cache Vault provides a secure storage for your credit cards, bank accounts, Internet accounts, identifications, properties and membership information. It features industry standard encryption for data protection, trueDial™ for intuitive and secure passcode entry, Cache Paw™ browser for automatic web site sign-on, and user configurable vacantVault™ self-destruct mechanism for maximum security. Transfer Cache Vault content to your other iOS/iPadOS device via password protected e-mail attachment or share it using AirDrop or iMessage. Keep all of your devices in sync using AirDrop, Files or e-mail service to transfer your records without additional cost or subscription! Store your credit card information, ATM PIN numbers, web account passwords, passport information, software license, airline and hotel reward memberships in an encryption secured digital vault on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch so that they are always there when you need them. Use different PIN number or password for each account to make them more secure, yet not worry about forgetting any of them because Cache Vault stores them securely on your iPhone and iPad. Cache Vault features the trueDial secure interface for fun and easy passcode entry or use Touch ID/Face ID to unlock the vault! Cache Vault employs the industry standard AES-256 encryption to safely protect all your personal information. Cache Vault also features the vacantVault self-destruct mechanism. It destroys all records in the Cache Vault when the number of failed unlock attempt exceeds the limit specified by the owner. Cache Paw is an embedded web browser in Cache Vault to easily and securely log you into your favorite web sites. Cache Vault is a standalone application for storing personal information on iPhone and iPad. Your information does not leave your device unless you explicitly email it as an encrypted attachment or shared it via AirDrop or iMessage.

About

Psono Password Manager

Securely manage all your passwords with this open-source solution. Generate strong, unique passwords and easily sign in to apps and websites. Share sensitive data securely with others, ensuring no password leaves your device unencrypted.

Highlights
  • Open source password management
  • Secure password generation
  • Easy sign-in to apps and websites
  • Encrypted data storage
  • Cryptographic secure sharing
  • Never use a password twice
Features
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Secure open source password manager that is beautiful and easy to use. You can sign in to apps and websites with just a few tabs. Everything is encrypted with a master password so no one else can access them. You can cryptographic secure share your data with colleagues, friends and family. Never use a password twice again.No password will ever leave your computer unencrypted. An overview of Psono's security approach can be found here: https://psono.com/security/ An overview of Psono's features can be found here: https://psono.com/features-for-users

Screenshots

Cache Vault4 screens
Psono Password Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Psono Password Manager at Free against Cache Vault's $0.99. Psono Password Manager also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Cache Vault's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 43%). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Psono Password Manager is free to download; Cache Vault costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cache Vault ships an update every 2 months, Psono Password Manager every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 21, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cache Vault versus Psono Password Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCache VaultPsono Password Manager
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—3.9 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better42.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB58 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCache Ideas, Inc.esaqa GmbH

Customer experience

Cache Vault

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral7.8%
Negative25.5%

Psono Password Manager

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%

In-app purchases

None

Cache Vault

No in-app purchases

None

Psono Password Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cache Vault free?
Cache Vault costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Psono Password Manager free?
Psono Password Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cache Vault or Psono Password Manager have ads?
Neither Cache Vault nor Psono Password Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cache Vault or Psono Password Manager?
Cache Vault ships an update every 2 months, and Psono Password Manager every 2 weeks. Most recently, Cache Vault was updated on August 21, 2026 and Psono Password Manager on September 21, 2026.

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