Password Manager Data Vault vs iDataSafe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- AES Encryption
- Face ID & Touch ID Authentication
- Website Logins & Safari Autofill
- iCloud Sync
- Password Generator
- Automatic Backups
- Apple Watch Access
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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!
iDataSafe
Securely store and manage all your confidential information with a single password. Encrypts data using AES-256 and offers customizable groups for easy organization. Syncs across all your Apple devices and supports biometric authentication.
- AES-256 encryption
- Single master password
- Customizable groups and fields
- Cross-device iCloud sync
- Fingerprint/Face ID authentication
- Dropbox cloud backup
- Data export
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iDataSafe is your confidential information manager that guarantees secure access with a SINGLE PASSWORD to all your data. Your data and unique login passwords are kept encrypted using AES-256 (Advanced Encryption Standard 256-bit) which has become the industry standard for various password managers on the market. Safe, fast and easy to handle, iDataSafe is your wallet to store passwords, codes, bank accounts, credit card access data, the countless authentications of the various web accounts with logins and passwords and all other confidential information for daily use. *** CUSTOMIZABLE iDataSafe is supplied already configured with the following predefined groups: - Bank accounts and related access codes - Credit cards - Web access - Email account - Insurances - Registration codes - Combinations - Cars information - General notes You can change the icons (250+), groups names and field names as you prefer. You can add groups, delete groups and edit them. You can add fields to each group, delete them or edit the fields by changing their name. iDataSafe is a small portable data base, safe, handy and always with you on your iPhone, iPad or Mac. *** ALL DATA SHARED BETWEEN ALL YOUR DEVICES iDataSafe is designed for universal use on iPhone, iPad and Mac - one app for all your iOS and macOS devices. Through the use of Apple iCloud all data is shared in a very short time, completely automatically, between all your devices. If you change something in one device you will find the same change reported in a very short time in the others. *** COPY FUNCTION You can copy a password, an access code, any other data in an iDataSafe record to the clipboard and then paste it, for example, in a text field of the Safari browser, in a login box, in a password box: no need to remember all those lyrics! *** MAXIMUM SECURITY Only one password is required to access all your data: it is stored with AES-256 encryption along with all your confidential data. *** AUTHENTICATION WITH FINGERPRINT OR FACE ID After establishing the unique iDataSafe login password, each time you launch iDataSafe, you can use fingerprint authentication with Touch Id or Face Id technology, on the devices that have them available. *** BACKUP ENCRYPTED IN THE CLOUD AND EASY RESTORE For added security, to save and retrieve data in case you want to create safe copies of your archive, on a certain date, you can also use Dropbox cloud services. All iDataSafe data will be stored in the cloud encrypted for your maximum security. *** EXPORT FUNCTION WITH E-MAIL, SMS, TO OTHER APPLICATIONS You can export an entire record in plain text format, via email, with a text message or to other applications on the same device. ########### iDataSafe is freemium: download the free version of the app that allows you to register up to five items. You can thus try it with all the features enabled. To unlock the app for an unlimited number of registrations you can upgrade to the Premium version with the purchase function available within the app itself.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: iDataSafe at Free against Password Manager Data Vault's $9.99. Password Manager Data Vault's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On 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
iDataSafe is free to download; Password Manager Data Vault costs $9.99 up front. iDataSafe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Password Manager Data Vault asks for nothing beyond the download.
Password Manager Data Vault holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Password Manager Data Vault has 2.1K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Password Manager Data Vault's written reviews are positive against 55% of iDataSafe's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and July 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Password Manager Data Vault | iDataSafe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (2.1K ratings) — better | 3.9 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 84.0% of reviews — better | 55.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Freemium — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ascendo Inc. | iStArtApp |
Customer experience
Password Manager Data Vault
iDataSafe
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
iDataSafe
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Password Manager Data Vault
No in-app purchases
iDataSafe
- Unlimited number of records$8.99
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