Comparison

PassDirector vs SecureFile

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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

SecureFile

Features
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SecureFile lets you encrypt and decrypt any file directly on your device. Photos, documents, PDFs, videos โ€” if it's a file, SecureFile can lock it behind a password so only you can open it. HOW IT WORKS SecureFile uses AES-256-GCM authenticated encryption with PBKDF2-HMAC-SHA256 key derivation. That means your password is never stored โ€” instead it's used to derive a strong encryption key. If someone gets your encrypted file without the password, they get nothing readable. TWO ENCRYPTION MODES Simple Mode Protect a file with just a password. Pick a file, set a password, tap Encrypt. To decrypt later: the encrypted file plus the same password is all you need. Advanced Mode Add a second layer with a recovery key. Decryption requires the encrypted file, your password, AND the recovery key file. Even if someone learns your password, they still can't open the file without the key. COMPLETELY PRIVATE โ€ข No internet connection required โ€” ever โ€ข No account or sign-up needed โ€ข No data sent to any server โ€ข Everything happens on your device, offline HISTORY Every encryption and decryption is logged locally in the History tab so you always know which files you've protected and when. HONEST SECURITY We don't hide what we use. AES-256-GCM is the same cipher used by banks, governments, and security professionals worldwide. PBKDF2 with 300,000 iterations makes brute-forcing your password computationally impractical. You can verify every detail in the Settings screen. IMPORTANT NOTE SecureFile uses standard encryption as defined under U.S. export regulations (EAR). It qualifies for the encryption exemption (ENC) and does not require an Encryption Registration Number (ERN) โ€” it implements only publicly available, standard cryptographic algorithms and is not designed for confidentiality of communications. If you lose your password (and your recovery key in Advanced Mode), your files cannot be recovered. There is no "forgot password." Store your credentials safely. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: http://codstars.com/policy.html

Screenshots

PassDirector4 screens
SecureFile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SecureFile at Free against PassDirector's $19.99. SecureFile also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). PassDirector's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

SecureFile is free to download; PassDirector costs $19.99 up front. SecureFile sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. PassDirector asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
PassDirector versus SecureFile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPassDirectorSecureFile
Price$19.99Free โ€” better
Positive reviews42.3% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
MonetizationPaidโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS15.613.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size3 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMacMediaCode Stars

In-app purchases

None

PassDirector

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

SecureFile

Subscriptions3
  • Secure Pro: Weekly Ad-Free$2.997 Days
  • Secure Pro: Monthly Ad-Free$7.991 Month
  • Secure Pro: Yearly Ad-Free$49.991 Year

Questions

Is PassDirector free?
PassDirector costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SecureFile free?
SecureFile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PassDirector or SecureFile have ads?
Neither PassDirector nor SecureFile shows ads.

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