Comparison

Cache Vault vs SamuraiSafe 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
Features
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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

SamuraiSafe Password Manager

Securely store and manage all your passwords and private information. Generate strong, unique passwords for every account and autofill them effortlessly. Sync your data across all your Apple devices for seamless access.

Highlights
  • Secure password storage
  • Password generation
  • Autofill credentials
  • Cross-device sync
  • AES-256 encryption
  • Password auditing
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SamuraiSafe is a password manager for macOS and iOS that keeps your passwords and private information secure, generates unique passwords for every website or service, and syncs safely across all your devices. Sign in on the web and in mobile apps without reusing passwords or sharing them with anyone. SIMPLE AND SECURE • SamuraiSafe is designed to be both easy to use and built on strong password security best practices. STRONG SECURITY • Your private safe key is never stored or transmitted anywhere. • Passwords and private data are protected with AES-256 encryption and secure hashing (HMAC) to detect tampering or corruption. • Automatic clipboard clearing helps prevent accidental password leakage. • Safe auto-lock helps protect you when you step away. • Automatic password safe backup helps you recover your data if needed. GENERATE & AUDIT PASSWORDS • Create strong passwords using random characters or random words. • See the password strength for every password. • Filter passwords by age and strength to quickly find anything that needs updating. • Locate shared passwords to understand where passwords may be reused. EASY TO USE • Password Autofill to speed up sign-ins. • Touch ID and Face ID support for quick, secure access. • On iPad, drag and drop credentials from SamuraiSafe, or use cut and paste. • Complete documentation. SYNC TO MULTIPLE DEVICES • iCloud sync between iPhone, iPad, and Mac. • Finder sync to iPhone and iPad. ORGANISE PASSWORDS • Store text safely, including credit card numbers, PIN codes, and account numbers. • Add secure note of any length, and up to 20 custom fields. • Use groupings to keep everything organised. • Password history maintained for each entry. • Create multiple password safes for different purposes. FREE • SamuraiSafe is completely free on both macOS and iOS. STABLE AND MATURE • SamuraiSafe has been in the App Store since 2013. For details on SamuraiSafe’s security design philosophy see safe.samarama.net

Screenshots

Cache Vault4 screens
SamuraiSafe Password Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SamuraiSafe Password Manager at Free against Cache Vault's $0.99. SamuraiSafe Password Manager also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (86% vs 68%). Cache Vault's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). 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

SamuraiSafe 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cache Vault holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SamuraiSafe Password Manager has 23 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Cache Vault's written reviews are positive against 86% of SamuraiSafe Password Manager's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cache Vault ships an update every 2 months, SamuraiSafe Password Manager weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Cache Vault versus SamuraiSafe Password Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCache VaultSamuraiSafe Password Manager
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.7 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews67.9% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings323 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB5 MB
Age rating+174+
DeveloperCache Ideas, Inc.Michael Rourke

Customer experience

Cache Vault

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive67.9%
Neutral7.5%
Negative24.5%

SamuraiSafe Password Manager

All ratings23 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

None

Cache Vault

No in-app purchases

None

SamuraiSafe Password Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cache Vault free?
Cache Vault costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SamuraiSafe Password Manager free?
SamuraiSafe Password Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cache Vault or SamuraiSafe Password Manager?
Cache Vault is rated higher. Cache Vault averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while SamuraiSafe Password Manager averages 4.7 from 23 ratings.
Do Cache Vault or SamuraiSafe Password Manager have ads?
Neither Cache Vault nor SamuraiSafe Password Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cache Vault or SamuraiSafe Password Manager?
Cache Vault ships an update every 2 months, and SamuraiSafe Password Manager weekly. Most recently, Cache Vault was updated on October 31, 2026 and SamuraiSafe Password Manager on November 1, 2026.

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