Comparison

Cache Vault vs SafeKey

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

SafeKey

This app securely stores and encrypts your passwords locally and via iCloud. Access your credentials across Apple devices, protected by biometric verification and offering search and note-taking features.

Highlights
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Local data encryption
  • Biometric verification
  • Automatic logo loading
  • Unlimited item search
  • Add notes to items
Features
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SafeKey is a secure password manager that supports syncing through iCloud, where your data is encrypted for security. When you don’t remember your password, simply open this app. - Your data is only saved on your local device and automatically encrypted in iCloud for synchronization. - You can access your encrypted data from iOS, iPadOS, and MacOS. - Protect your data through biometric verification. - Automatically loads a variety of logos for each item. - Supports a search function with an unlimited number of items. - Add notes to each item, such as answers to verification questions.

Screenshots

Cache Vault4 screens
SafeKey4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SafeKey at Free against Cache Vault's $0.99. SafeKey also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). Cache Vault's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On rating, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support 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

SafeKey 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Cache Vault against 5.0 for SafeKey. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cache Vault ships an update every 2 months, SafeKey every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Cache Vault versus SafeKey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCache VaultSafeKey
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews67.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings34 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB5 MB
Age rating+174+
DeveloperCache Ideas, Inc.Hoyeol Kim

Customer experience

Cache Vault

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

SafeKey

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Cache Vault

No in-app purchases

None

SafeKey

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cache Vault free?
Cache Vault costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SafeKey free?
SafeKey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cache Vault or SafeKey?
Cache Vault and SafeKey are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do Cache Vault or SafeKey have ads?
SafeKey shows ads; Cache Vault does not.
Which is updated more often, Cache Vault or SafeKey?
Cache Vault ships an update every 2 months, and SafeKey every 4 days. Most recently, Cache Vault was updated on October 15, 2026 and SafeKey on October 2, 2026.

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