Comparison

Password Manager Data Vault vs mSecure

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

Head to head
About

Password Manager Data Vault

This app securely stores and manages your sensitive information, including passwords, credit card details, and bank account logins. It utilizes advanced encryption and biometric authentication for robust protection. Features include password generation, website autofill, and cross-device synchronization.

Highlights
  • AES Encryption
  • Face ID & Touch ID Authentication
  • Website Logins & Safari Autofill
  • iCloud Sync
  • Password Generator
  • Automatic Backups
  • Apple Watch Access
Features
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The Leading Password Manager for iPhone, iPad & iPod touch ◇ AES Encryption ◇ Face ID ◇ Touch ID ◇ Apple Watch ◇ Website Logins ◇ Safari Autofill ◇ iCloud Sync ◇ Automatic Backups ◇ Password Generator ◇ Flexible Templates ◇ Advanced Security Options Secure. Powerful. Simple. Try DataVault Password Manager today! #1 Must-Have App for iPhone - Cnet Apps that will Change your Life - Wall Street Journal #1 App to Banish Forgetfulness - Reader’s Digest Robust Password Management - Secure Mac Best iPad Password Manager - BrightHub Is your private information safe? Are your passwords secure? DataVault Password Manager protects confidential information related to credit cards, bank accounts, logins and more using Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), the most powerful technology to keep your data secure. DataVault Password Manager includes a unique set of features like Face ID, Touch ID, Website Logins, iCloud backups and advanced security options to protect your most precious information. Unrivaled features and ease-of-use have made DataVault a best-selling password manager for iPhone, iPad & iPod touch. USER REVIEWS “Essential Gear. A password manager should be one of the first apps you download. I compared a few and this one excelled because it could sync across multiple devices.” “Rock Solid Foundation. I've tried most of the password apps and selected this one for its flexibility in defining item templates, ability to sync one database to multiple mobile devices, and strong desktop versions. I have 1100 items now and the app has performed brilliantly.” “Terrific Customer Support. My question was answered within 24 hours and the issue resolved. Now that's what I expect from a developer!!!” “I have been using DataVault for many years. Song the way, I have tried other Password Managers but have always come back to DataVault. It is simple to use, and all data resides on my hardware, fully encrypted.” “Absolutely the best password safe across all platforms and outstanding support!” SECURE YOUR LIFE • Encrypts information using 256-bit AES with PBKDF2 and salting to insure the highest security of any password manager. Nobody can access your data without your master password, not even Ascendo. • Enable Face ID to login with facial recognition and Touch ID to login with your fingerprint. • Set Auto-Lock duration to require login after an inactivity delay. • Set Maximum Login Attempts to wipe your data after successive failed login attempts. • Set a hint in case you forget your master password. • Mask information to shield it from prying eyes. POWERFUL FEATURES • Access passwords and private information securely on your Apple Watch. • Log in to websites automatically using Safari. * Choose from 65 pre-configured logins such as Amazon, Paypal, etc. or make your own. • Generate strong passwords with settings for length & types of characters. • Use Strength Meter to determine if your passwords are weak, good or strong. • Backup your data automatically to insure you never lose your important information. • Synchronize with DataVault for Mac (sold separately) using iCloud, Dropbox or Wi-Fi. SIMPLE TO USE • View Items in list view or folder view. • Use Templates for common items such as bank accounts, credit cards & logins. • Choose from 50 default templates or create your own. • Initiate phone calls, emails or web site logins with action fields. • Use categories & types to organize items. And a whole lot more… • Full iPad support with split screen display. • 200 icons to personalize your items. • Import from text files in CSV format. • Import from Keeper, 1Password, EWallet, SplashID, mSecure, Keepass & other password managers with DataVault Desktops (sold separately). • Great support. One copy of DataVault Password Manager can be installed on up to 5 authorized iOS devices. Questions? Contact at info@ascendo.co Get peace of mind with the best password manager for iOS. Download DataVault Password Manager today!

About

mSecure

Securely store and manage all your sensitive digital information, including passwords, financial details, and personal documents. Generate strong passwords, utilize auto-fill, and share data selectively with others. Protect your digital life with robust encryption and convenient access across devices.

Highlights
  • AES 256-bit encryption
  • Password generator
  • Auto-fill credentials
  • Two-Factor Authentication
  • Shared Vaults
  • Biometric authentication
Features
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Don't take chances with your passwords or private information. mSecure is the simple, secure way to manage logins, passkeys, 2FA codes, and sensitive data across every device you own — protected by industry-standard AES-256 encryption and zero-knowledge architecture. WHAT'S NEW IN MSECURE 7 ● Passkeys — sign in to passkey-enabled sites without a password. ● Built-in one-time passwords (OTP) — keep your 2FA codes alongside your logins, no separate authenticator app required. ● Two-Factor Aware — see which of your logins support two-factor authentication, so you know where it's worth turning on. ● Sharing Center — a unified place to manage vaults and shared records. ● Redesigned Record Details, Edit, and Recents views. ● Custom filters — save up to 5 views. ● Enhanced search with the search bar pinned to the top. ● Improved password generator and a refreshed light mode. ————————————————— CHOOSE THE PLAN THAT FITS Every tier is protected by the same AES-256 encryption and zero-knowledge architecture. ● Free — unlimited records, password generator, smart search and sorting, over 20 built-in templates, and AES-256 encryption with auto-lock. ● Essentials — adds AutoFill, cloud syncing (mSecure Cloud, Dropbox, iCloud, or Wi-Fi), Face ID and Touch ID unlock, passkeys, built-in one-time passwords, Two-Factor Aware, Security Center, custom templates, custom icons, file attachments, backup and CSV import, and Apple Watch support. ● Premium — adds the Sharing Center, custom filters, advanced field settings, multiple tags per record, and username selection. ● Family — every Premium feature for you plus 4 family members, with shared vaults and a Family Sharing Center for admins. ● Teams — 10 licenses so you and up to 9 colleagues are covered under one plan, with shared vaults, monthly add and remove of members, more licenses available at cost, and a separate Family plan included for the team admin. ————————————————— SECURE — Protect your information with confidence ● AES-256 encryption, end to end, on every plan. ● Zero-knowledge architecture — your master password never leaves your device. ● Biometric unlock with Face ID or Touch ID. ● Auto-lock keeps your vault safe when you step away. ● Security Center surfaces weak, duplicate, and old passwords, and flags which accounts support two-factor authentication. ● Password generator with customizable length, symbols, and complexity. SIMPLE — Add, find, and organize without friction ● iOS Password AutoFill in Safari and supported third-party apps. ● Over 20 built-in templates, plus full custom templates. ● Powerful search, smart sorting, tags, and custom filters. ● Redesigned Record Details and Edit views speed up data entry. ● Apple Watch support for quick lookups on the go. SEAMLESS — Sync all of your devices seamlessly. Choose to sync via mSecure Cloud, Dropbox, iCloud, or Wi-Fi to access your records on all of your devices across multiple platforms. Keep your data safe and secure with mSecure. ————————————————— SUPPORT Questions or feedback? Visit support.msecure.com/support/discussions or email support@msevensoftware.com. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://redirect.msecure.com/ios/privacy

Screenshots

Password Manager Data Vault4 screens
mSecure4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: mSecure at Free against Password Manager Data Vault's $9.99. mSecure also leads on ratings volume (51K vs 2.1K). Password Manager Data Vault's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and review sentiment (84% vs 62%). On rating, update cadence, ads 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

mSecure is free to download; Password Manager Data Vault costs $9.99 up front. mSecure sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Password Manager Data Vault asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Password Manager Data Vault against 4.8 for mSecure. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: mSecure has 51K ratings behind it against 2.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Password Manager Data Vault's written reviews are positive against 62% of mSecure's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Password Manager Data Vault versus mSecure: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPassword Manager Data VaultmSecure
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (2.1K ratings)4.8 (51K ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.0% of reviews — better61.7% of reviews
Number of ratings2.1K51K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS9.3 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB128 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAscendo Inc.mSeven Software, LLC

Customer experience

Password Manager Data Vault

All ratings2,148 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral1.2%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews432 reviews
Positive84.0%
Neutral4.6%
Negative11.3%

mSecure

All ratings50,945 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews869 reviews
Positive61.7%
Neutral5.9%
Negative32.5%

User reviews

Password Manager Data Vault

From 2.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Reliable, easy to use
  • 🔒 Secure, encrypted
  • 👍 Syncs across devices
  • 👍 Customizable templates
  • 👍 Excellent customer support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Issues with saving/syncing edits
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems with iOS updates
  • 🐛 Unreliable backup and restore functionality
  • 🐛 Lack of updates in recent years

mSecure

From 51K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Excellent password manager
  • 🔒 Secure storage of passwords and data
  • 💡 Customizable templates and fields
  • 🚀 Seamless sync across devices
  • 👍 Reliable and stable app

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Forced to use cloud sync and account
  • 💰 Subscription model and paywall for basic features
  • 🐛 Issues with data migration from older versions
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches in newer versions
  • 🔒 Lack of password recovery options

Bugs and requests

Password Manager Data Vault

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Passwords not saving correctly
  • Sync issues between devices
  • Face ID/Touch ID not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add photo/document storage capability
  • Improve sync reliability across platforms
  • Provide better organization/folder options
  • Implement two-factor authentication

mSecure

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Disappearing password entries
  • Sync issues between devices
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
  • Unreliable biometric login

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to create custom categories
  • Improved organization and navigation
  • Automatic password generation and updating
  • Offline/local sync option
  • Family/shared account support

In-app purchases

None

Password Manager Data Vault

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

mSecure

Subscriptions8
  • Premium Monthly Upgrade$1.491 Month
  • Essentials Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
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  • Family Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly Upgrade$14.991 Year
  • Essentials Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Family Yearly$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Password Manager Data Vault free?
Password Manager Data Vault costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is mSecure free?
mSecure is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Password Manager Data Vault or mSecure?
mSecure is rated higher. Password Manager Data Vault averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while mSecure averages 4.8 from 51K ratings.
Do Password Manager Data Vault or mSecure have ads?
Neither Password Manager Data Vault nor mSecure shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Password Manager Data Vault or mSecure?
Password Manager Data Vault ships an update every 2 months, and mSecure every 2 months. Most recently, Password Manager Data Vault was updated on September 22, 2026 and mSecure on September 24, 2026.

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