Comparison

PassDirector vs OneVault Password Manager

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

Head to head
About

PassDirector

Securely store and manage all your sensitive personal information, including passwords, financial details, and confidential notes. This app utilizes robust AES-256 encryption to protect your data and offers convenient syncing across devices.

Highlights
  • AES-256 encryption
  • Syncing via Wi-Fi or iCloud
  • Customizable categories and fields
  • Touch ID and Face ID authentication
  • Built-in web browser
  • Encrypted backup file
Features
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PassDirector is an encrypted, password protected database for sensitive personal data: - bank accounts, credit cards - email accounts, web passwords - serial numbers - hardware passwords - phone numbers - any other confidential information PassDirector uses strong, high secure AES-256 encryption. All cryptographic operations are performed using standard, system-provided iOS libraries. Other features: - syncing between the Mac and iPhone PhoneDirector database over the Wi-Fi or iCloud - creating new categories with custom fields - renaming and deleting categories and fields - custom picture for a category and an entry - Touch ID authentication - Face ID authentication - built-in web browser allowing to fill logins and passwords - Safari view controller is an option for displaying web links stored in the PassDirector database - sending emails directly from the PassDirector database - link to the Phone application to call phone numbers from the PassDirector database - link to the Maps application to show address from the PassDirector database - sending the encrypted backup file by email - searching in the database The Mac version of PassDirector: - use the same database on your Mac computer and your iPhone - editing the database on both iPhone and your Mac computer - syncing between the Mac computer and iPhone over the Wi-Fi connection (your iPhone and the computer must be on the same network) - syncing between the Mac computer and iPhone using iCloud

About

OneVault Password Manager

Securely store and autofill your passwords across devices. This app offers a virtual vault with robust security features, including biometric authentication and local storage, to protect your credentials and simplify logins.

Highlights
  • Local password storage
  • Biometric authentication (Face ID, Touch ID, Passcode)
  • Automatic secure logins
  • Cross-device syncing
  • Strong password generation tool
  • Unlimited password storage
  • Organized list and folder views
Features
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Do you feel overwhelmed trying to remember all of your passwords? Are you less likely to create secure passwords for fear of forgetting them? OneVault - Password Manager has you covered! OneVault provides a virtual vault where you can easily and safely store all of your passwords on your device(s). It also automatically — and securely — enters your user names and passwords when signing on to your favorite websites and apps. Rest easy with this user-friendly app that remembers your secure passwords, keeps them safe, and saves you time by quickly logging you into your accounts. Features ► Data security: User IDs and passwords are securely stored locally on your device using Apple’s Keychain and not on external servers. ► App security: Face ID, Touch ID, and/or Passcode verification are required to unlock the OneVault, ensuring security of your passwords and protecting you from cybercriminals.  In addition, user names and passwords are stored in the Apple Keychain for additional protection. ► Syncing: OneVault offers secure syncing between devices, providing a safe and seamless transition between your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, using Apple’s encryption technologies and the security of Apple’s iCloud and secure communications. ► Strong passwords: Provides user-friendly tool to create strong passwords. ► Automatic log in: Automatically enters user ID and password in Safari and other iOS apps and internet browsers, allowing you to quickly log in to your favorite websites and accounts. ► Unlimited: Stores an unlimited number of user IDs, passwords, and folders in accordance with your device's storage capacity. ► List and folder views: Offers two unique and organized views of your passwords: 1) Alphabetic list: view all of your passwords listed alphabetically by the account name. Easily locate a password using an index and search. 2) Folder view: views all of your folders listed alphabetically by the folder name. Quickly identify folders using filters. Drag and drop passwords between folders effortlessly. ► System: Supports iOS/iPadOS 13, WatchOS 6, and above. Benefits ► User friendly. ► Remembers an unlimited number of user ID and password combinations. ► All sign in credentials are accessible by you only. ► Increases security levels by making it easy to remember secure user IDs and passwords. ► All personal information is kept safe and confidential on your device(s). ► There is no sharing of any information stored in OneVault. In-App Purchase Terms - OneVault is offered free for a one month trial followed by a one month or one year renewable subscription. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at purchase. - Auto-renewable subscriptions will be charged for renewal at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - Your subscription can be managed in your iTunes Account Settings. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. Terms of Use http://www.bdpcorp.com/license-agreement.shtml

Screenshots

PassDirector4 screens
OneVault Password Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OneVault Password Manager at 100% against PassDirector's 42%. OneVault Password Manager also leads on price (Free vs $19.99) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). PassDirector's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads 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

OneVault Password Manager is free to download; PassDirector costs $19.99 up front. OneVault Password Manager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. PassDirector asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PassDirector ships an update every 5 months, OneVault Password Manager every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PassDirector versus OneVault Password Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPassDirectorOneVault Password Manager
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMacMediaBDP Corporation

Customer experience

PassDirector

Written reviews26 reviews
Positive42.3%
Neutral7.7%
Negative50.0%

OneVault Password Manager

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PassDirector

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

OneVault Password Manager

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$3.491 Month
  • Annually$33.991 Year

Questions

Is PassDirector free?
PassDirector costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is OneVault Password Manager free?
OneVault Password Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PassDirector or OneVault Password Manager have ads?
Neither PassDirector nor OneVault Password Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PassDirector or OneVault Password Manager?
PassDirector ships an update every 5 months, and OneVault Password Manager every 6 weeks. Most recently, PassDirector was updated on September 28, 2026 and OneVault Password Manager on September 10, 2026.

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