Comparison

Password Manager Data Vault vs SecureSafe Password Manager

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

SecureSafe Password Manager

This app offers secure cloud storage with a built-in password manager. It features strong encryption and multiple data storage layers for maximum privacy. Store passwords, financial details, documents, and media securely.

Highlights
  • Password manager
  • Secure cloud storage
  • AES-256 and RSA-2048 encryption
  • Data Inheritance
  • SecureViewer for PDFs
  • Mail-In for attachments
  • SecureSend for large files
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SecureSafe – highly secure cloud storage solution with built-in password manager from DSwiss AG Description SecureSafe is a multiple award winning online storage solution with an integrated password manager. The service is unique because of its strong double encryption, triple data storage and zero knowledge architecture, which ensures you the very highest level of privacy protection. Manage all your important data in your digital safe: • Passwords • PINs • Credit card details • E-banking codes • A copy of your passport • Images • Videos • Contracts • Application documents • ... Security • Highly secure AES-256 and RSA-2048 encryption • No one but you can decrypt and access your data – not even our employees (including programmers). • All data transferred between your device and SecureSafe is sent via HTTPS. • Passwords are encrypted additionally for maximum security. • 2-factor authentication (with SMS token) for PRO, SILVER and GOLD customers • Multiple layers of data security in Swiss high security data centres, one of which is located in a former military bunker. • 24/7 monitoring of all systems Feature overview • Password manager: With the free version of SecureSafe, you can store up to 10 unique passwords. Simply use the integrated password generator to help you create strong passwords. Also enjoy offline access to your PINs, PUK etc. when saved in the password manager. • File safe: Store and edit all of your important files in your digital safe and access them anywhere, anytime. • Data Inheritance: With the help of data inheritance, you ensure that family members or business partners can access important data such as passwords, PINs or insurance policies should you be involved in an emergency or pass away unexpectedly (this feature must be activated via our web application). • SecureViewer: With the integrated SecureViewer feature, you can open and read PDF files without leaving a digital trace on the device used. This feature is helpful if you need to view sensitive information while using a public WLAN (for example at the airport or in a hotel). • Mail-In: Mail-In is an email inbox, which is integrated directly in your SecureSafe. When you send emails to your unique SecureSafe address, all attached files will be saved directly in your safe. Email with no attachments are saved as text documents. • SecureSend: Thanks to SecureSend, you can encrypt and send up to 2 GB large files to any recipient of your choice (recipient does not need SecureSafe to download file). • SecureCapture: The integrated upload function allows you to use your phone to take a photo and save it directly to your safe. SecureSafe is winning thousands of new customers every week. SecureSafe extensions SecureSafe possesses 2 app extensions: “Camera Roll” and “Autofill”. Thanks to the two extensions, you can upload pictures directly into SecureSafe using the app “Photos”, and automatically copy passwords/user names into the appropriate login fields.

Screenshots

Password Manager Data Vault4 screens
SecureSafe Password Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SecureSafe Password Manager at Free against Password Manager Data Vault's $9.99. SecureSafe Password Manager also leads on ratings volume (19K vs 2.1K). Password Manager Data Vault's advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 72%) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 13.0). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

SecureSafe Password Manager is free to download; Password Manager Data Vault costs $9.99 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 — 4.7 for Password Manager Data Vault against 4.8 for SecureSafe Password Manager. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SecureSafe Password Manager has 19K 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 72% of SecureSafe Password Manager'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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Password Manager Data Vault versus SecureSafe Password Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPassword Manager Data VaultSecureSafe Password Manager
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (2.1K ratings)4.8 (19K ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.0% of reviews — better72.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2.1K19K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB319 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAscendo Inc.DSwiss Ltd.

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%

SecureSafe Password Manager

All ratings19,496 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews951 reviews
Positive72.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative20.9%

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

SecureSafe Password Manager

From 19K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🔒 Secure password storage
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Reliable and stable
  • 💡 Useful features like password generation and document storage

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent login issues and app crashes
  • 🔒 Concerns about security and data access
  • 👎 Poor customer support and communication
  • 💰 Expensive subscription fees

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

SecureSafe Password Manager

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login failures and app crashes
  • Sync issues between app and web version
  • Unreliable auto-fill and password copying

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved login and authentication process
  • Better syncing across devices
  • More customization options
  • Clearer pricing and subscription information

In-app purchases

None

Password Manager Data Vault

No in-app purchases

None

SecureSafe Password Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Password Manager Data Vault free?
Password Manager Data Vault costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SecureSafe Password Manager free?
SecureSafe Password Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Password Manager Data Vault or SecureSafe Password Manager?
SecureSafe Password Manager is rated higher. Password Manager Data Vault averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while SecureSafe Password Manager averages 4.8 from 19K ratings.
Do Password Manager Data Vault or SecureSafe Password Manager have ads?
Neither Password Manager Data Vault nor SecureSafe Password Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Password Manager Data Vault or SecureSafe Password Manager?
Password Manager Data Vault ships an update every 2 months, and SecureSafe Password Manager every 2 months. Most recently, Password Manager Data Vault was updated on September 22, 2026 and SecureSafe Password Manager on September 24, 2026.

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