Comparison

Password Manager Data Vault vs SamuraiSafe 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

SamuraiSafe Password Manager

Securely store and manage all your passwords and private information. Generate strong, unique passwords for every account and autofill them effortlessly. Sync your data across all your Apple devices for seamless access.

Highlights
  • Secure password storage
  • Password generation
  • Autofill credentials
  • Cross-device sync
  • AES-256 encryption
  • Password auditing
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SamuraiSafe is a password manager for macOS and iOS that keeps your passwords and private information secure, generates unique passwords for every website or service, and syncs safely across all your devices. Sign in on the web and in mobile apps without reusing passwords or sharing them with anyone. SIMPLE AND SECURE • SamuraiSafe is designed to be both easy to use and built on strong password security best practices. STRONG SECURITY • Your private safe key is never stored or transmitted anywhere. • Passwords and private data are protected with AES-256 encryption and secure hashing (HMAC) to detect tampering or corruption. • Automatic clipboard clearing helps prevent accidental password leakage. • Safe auto-lock helps protect you when you step away. • Automatic password safe backup helps you recover your data if needed. GENERATE & AUDIT PASSWORDS • Create strong passwords using random characters or random words. • See the password strength for every password. • Filter passwords by age and strength to quickly find anything that needs updating. • Locate shared passwords to understand where passwords may be reused. EASY TO USE • Password Autofill to speed up sign-ins. • Touch ID and Face ID support for quick, secure access. • On iPad, drag and drop credentials from SamuraiSafe, or use cut and paste. • Complete documentation. SYNC TO MULTIPLE DEVICES • iCloud sync between iPhone, iPad, and Mac. • Finder sync to iPhone and iPad. ORGANISE PASSWORDS • Store text safely, including credit card numbers, PIN codes, and account numbers. • Add secure note of any length, and up to 20 custom fields. • Use groupings to keep everything organised. • Password history maintained for each entry. • Create multiple password safes for different purposes. FREE • SamuraiSafe is completely free on both macOS and iOS. STABLE AND MATURE • SamuraiSafe has been in the App Store since 2013. For details on SamuraiSafe’s security design philosophy see safe.samarama.net

Screenshots

Password Manager Data Vault4 screens
SamuraiSafe Password Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SamuraiSafe Password Manager at Free against Password Manager Data Vault's $9.99. SamuraiSafe Password Manager also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). Password Manager Data Vault's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 23) and device support (4 vs 2). On rating, review sentiment, 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

SamuraiSafe 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 4.7 for SamuraiSafe Password Manager. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Password Manager Data Vault has 2.1K ratings behind it against 23, 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 86% of SamuraiSafe Password Manager's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Password Manager Data Vault ships an update every 2 months, SamuraiSafe Password Manager every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Password Manager Data Vault versus SamuraiSafe Password Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPassword Manager Data VaultSamuraiSafe Password Manager
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (2.1K ratings)4.7 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews84.0% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.1K — better23
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.3 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAscendo Inc.Michael Rourke

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%

SamuraiSafe Password Manager

All ratings23 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

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

SamuraiSafe Password Manager

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Password Manager Data Vault

No in-app purchases

None

SamuraiSafe 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 SamuraiSafe Password Manager free?
SamuraiSafe Password Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Password Manager Data Vault or SamuraiSafe Password Manager?
Password Manager Data Vault and SamuraiSafe Password Manager are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2.1K and 23 ratings respectively.
Do Password Manager Data Vault or SamuraiSafe Password Manager have ads?
Neither Password Manager Data Vault nor SamuraiSafe Password Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Password Manager Data Vault or SamuraiSafe Password Manager?
Password Manager Data Vault ships an update every 2 months, and SamuraiSafe Password Manager every 8 days. Most recently, Password Manager Data Vault was updated on September 22, 2026 and SamuraiSafe Password Manager on September 18, 2026.

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