Codebook Password Manager vs Passwords Cloud
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Codebook Password Manager
Securely store and manage all your passwords and sensitive data with robust encryption. Generate strong, unique passwords, autofill login forms, and sync across devices. Protect your digital life from unauthorized access.
- Powerful data encryption
- Password generation
- Password AutoFill
- Cross-device sync
- Face ID/Touch ID login
- Password breach checker
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Codebok Password Manager provides powerful and complete data encryption, a flexible data model, automatic sync with Codebook Cloud, and Password AutoFill. Codebook is free to download and use. Automatic sync with Codebook Cloud requires a subscription. Codebook has been protecting sensitive information on mobile devices since the days of the Palm Pilot! It protects your passwords and personal information from unauthorized access by would-be crackers, malicious thieves, and snoopy coworkers. Stop using the same password for all your accounts! Codebook generates strong, random passwords and keeps them for you, protected by your master password and powerful encryption. With a subscription to Codebook Cloud, Codebook will keep your passwords and other sensitive data in sync across all your devices. Features: * Fast login with Face ID and Touch ID * Full support for AufoFill Passwords in iOS * Designed to work on iPhone *and* iPad * Automatic background sync with Codebook Cloud * Support for user-initiated sync over Dropbox, Drive, and Desktop WiFi (w/ Codebook for macOS and Windows) * Full text search as you type across all your records and fields * Auto-lock timer allows you to keep Codebook temporarily unlocked while you switch apps * Configurable field masking to hide sensitive data from view * Erases clipboard when information is copied to be pasted in other apps after two minutes * Supports both portrait and landscape device orientation * Includes 200 gorgeous color icons for personalizing your records * Generates two-step verification (TOTP) codes * Scans QR codes with main camera * Store sensitive Image files and PDF documents (10MB max) * Scan and save data from QR codes directly to your entries * The Password Review feature checks a password for breaches in the HaveIBeenPwned.com database of over half a billion hacked passwords Use Stronger Passwords: * Codebook helps you remember stronger passwords, but also to generate them * The password generator allows you to generate random passwords from several common character sets, and adjusts for bias * The password generator also supports Diceware passwords, both the Reinhold and Electronic Frontier Foundation variants Customize Away: * Personalize categories to match your organizational style * Customize your entries including usernames, passwords, websites, notes and create your own fields and labels * Note records can be created in any category to store free-form text * Store any information you want--no restrictive templates! * Store URL connection strings (e.g. SSH, AFP, SFTP) to launch other applications directly * Star your Favorites to get at them quickly and sort them to the top of search results Encryption and Password Protection: * Uses the open source, encrypted database engine SQLCipher for all data storage * The encryption used is 256-bit AES in CBC mode * Master Password key derivation uses 256,000 rounds of PBKDF2 SHA-256 * Every encrypted database has its own random initialization vector * Every page of storage has its own random initialization vector and HMAC protection * Hardware-accelerated using CommonCrypto for speed and reduced battery consumption * All sync data is encrypted with a completely random Sync Key Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Passwords Cloud
Securely manage all your passwords with this user-friendly app. It offers offline access, a built-in generator for strong passwords, and seamless synchronization across your devices. Protect your online accounts with ease and enjoy a streamlined, ad-free experience.
- Ad-free experience
- iCloud sync
- Offline access
- Secure master password & biometric login
- Built-in password generator
- Effortless navigation
- Export and print password database
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Passwords Cloud is an essential password manager that combines simplicity, security, and speed in one app. With its intuitive design, unique features, and seamless performance, Passwords Cloud stands out as the perfect choice for anyone who values a dependable and user-friendly password management experience. Key Features: • Ad-Free Experience: Enjoy a completely ad-free app designed for focus and efficiency. • iCloud Sync: Automatically synchronize all your data across devices with iCloud. • Offline Access: Your passwords are available offline, ensuring you always have access to them. • Secure Master Password: Access the app with a single Master Password or use biometric login with Face ID or Touch ID for added convenience. • Effortless Navigation: Forget complicated catalogs — Passwords Cloud makes it faster and easier to find the information you need with just a few taps. • Built-In Password Generator: Create strong, unique passwords instantly and enhance your security. • Quick Password Create: Generate and fill in secure passwords on the spot while creating a new entry • Export and Print: Export your password database and print it or store it in a secure location for safekeeping. • Smart Auto-Lock: Enjoy seamless access to the app without repeated authentication if you return within 30 seconds. For your security, the app automatically locks and requires reauthentication after 30 seconds of inactivity. Tips for Getting the Most Out of Passwords Cloud: - Swipe left on an entry to delete it quickly. - Simply tap on the password to copy it. - Forgot Your Master Password? Restore it by answering your security question. - Change your security question periodically for an extra layer of protection, but make sure to choose an answer you won’t forget. - Use the Quick Password Create button to instantly generate a password and fill it in when creating a new entry. This feature uses your custom settings from the built-in Password Generator. - Avoid using the same password for multiple services to strengthen your overall security. - Use the search bar to quickly locate specific entries by title or keywords. - Add a link in the description field to quickly access websites with a single tap. - Turn on biometric authentication for faster access to the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Codebook Password Manager at monthly against Passwords Cloud's every 5 months. Codebook Password Manager also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 65%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Codebook Password Manager sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.00 per month and Passwords Cloud sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Codebook Password Manager against 4.7 for Passwords Cloud. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.3K and 979 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Codebook Password Manager's written reviews are positive against 65% of Passwords Cloud's.
Codebook Password Manager ships an update monthly, Passwords Cloud every 5 months. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.
| Parameter | Codebook Password Manager | Passwords Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (2.3K ratings) — better | 4.7 (979 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 87.0% of reviews — better | 65.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.3K — better | 979 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zetetic LLC | Dmytro Vynokurov |
Customer experience
Codebook Password Manager
Passwords Cloud
User reviews
Codebook Password Manager
From 2.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Seamless sync across devices
- 🔒 Robust encryption and security
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Excellent customer support
Room to improve
- 🐛 Sync issues after updates
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- 💡 Lack of advanced features (e.g., photo/file storage, multi-factor authentication)
Passwords Cloud
From 979 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ⭐️ Reliable and secure
- 🔒 Keeps passwords safe
- 📚 Easy to use and organize
- 💻 Works across devices
- 🆓 Free version available
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔑 Issues with password protection
- 💰 Paid version required for full functionality
- 🗑️ Difficulty deleting old passwords
- ⚠️ Compatibility issues with OS updates
Bugs and requests
Codebook Password Manager
Reported bugs
2 issues- Crashes and data loss after iOS upgrades
- Sync key issues causing data inaccessibility
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for Face ID/Touch ID authentication
- Improve sync reliability and background sync capabilities
- Introduce a universal app for iPad
- Allow custom icons and categories
Passwords Cloud
Reported bugs
5 issues- Passwords getting overridden or lost
- Password protection not working as expected
- App not opening or loading after updates
- Sync issues across devices
- Paid version not working as advertised
Requested features
5 requests- Add custom fields and notes
- Implement password expiration dates
- Allow for better organization and sorting
- Improve password recovery options
- Integrate with other security features
In-app purchases
Codebook Password Manager
- Codebook Cloud Personal1 Month trial$7.001 Month
- Codebook Cloud Personal6 Months trial$7.001 Month
- Codebook Cloud Family1 Month trial$13.991 Month
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- Codebook Cloud Family6 Months trial$13.991 Month
- Codebook Cloud Personal1 Month trial$60.001 Year
- Codebook Cloud Personal6 Months trial$60.001 Year
- Codebook Cloud Family1 Month trial$119.991 Year
- Codebook Cloud Family6 Months trial$119.991 Year
- Free TrialFree
- Codebook Pro for iOS$9.99
Passwords Cloud
- Unlimited Storage$14.99
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