Comparison

Password Manager Data Vault vs Uplock

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

Uplock

Securely store and organize sensitive documents, cards, and IDs across your Apple devices. Your data syncs via iCloud and is end-to-end encrypted, with no third-party servers involved. Features include shared groups, auto-fill, expiration reminders, and attachments.

Highlights
  • Secure document storage
  • Card and ID organization
  • iCloud syncing
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Shared groups
  • AutoFill and Safari extension
  • Expiration reminders
Features
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Uplock keeps your important information safe, organized, and always within reach across your Apple devices. Your data syncs through iCloud and is protected by iCloud Encryption. With Advanced Data Protection for iCloud enabled, everything you save in Uplock is end-to-end encrypted. What you can store in Uplock - Credit cards and payment information - Passports, driver’s licenses, and other important documents - Health records and insurance information - Software licenses and loyalty programs - Secure notes and anything else that matters Features to help you stay productive and organized - Shared Groups for families and friends - AutoFill on iOS, plus a Safari extension and menu bar app on macOS - Reminders for expiration dates - Attachments for files, photos, and PDFs - Smart Fill turns almost anything into an Uplock item, powered by Apple Intelligence and processed entirely on your device Private by design No account. No email. No tracking or analytics. Uplock supports Face ID, Touch ID, and Optic ID for quick, secure access. It uses the strongest security and privacy protections available on Apple platforms to keep your information safe. Start using Uplock right away, no setup or sign-in is required. Try it free with a limited number of entries and no plan required. Export your data anytime as plain text or CSV. Uplock is made in Montreal by an independent two-person team. Privacy policy: https://uplock.app/privacy Terms of use: https://uplock.app/terms

Screenshots

Password Manager Data Vault4 screens
Uplock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Uplock at Free against Password Manager Data Vault's $9.99. Uplock also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). Password Manager Data Vault's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 113). On rating, review sentiment, 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

Uplock is free to download; Password Manager Data Vault costs $9.99 up front. Uplock sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 Uplock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Password Manager Data Vault has 2.1K ratings behind it against 113, 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 78% of Uplock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Password Manager Data Vault ships an update every 2 months, Uplock every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Password Manager Data Vault versus Uplock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPassword Manager Data VaultUplock
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (2.1K ratings)4.8 (113 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.0% of reviews — better78.4% of reviews
Number of ratings2.1K — better113
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS9.3 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAscendo Inc.Foyer Objet Inc.

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%

Uplock

All ratings113 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral2.7%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews116 reviews
Positive78.4%
Neutral8.6%
Negative12.9%

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

Uplock

From 113 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent product fills the gap
  • 🔒 Secure and Simple Data Locker
  • 👍 Totally worth it
  • 👍 A perfect compliment to Apple Passwords
  • 👍 Feels very safe

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unstable, missing functionality, not sure if trustworthy
  • ⚠️ White print on light blue impossible to read
  • ⚠️ No reason for this to be a subscription
  • ⚠️ Lack of functionality is baffling
  • ⚠️ Crashes on Intel Macs

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

Uplock

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Name change issue (searchable only under old name)
  • Help menu not working
  • Editing issues (cursor jumping, slow typing)
  • Import issues
  • Crashes on Intel Macs

Requested features

9 requests
  • More categories needed
  • Autofill
  • Other languages (German, French, Spanish etc.)
  • Windows App
  • Shared groups
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  • Crypto accounts and secret questions for item types
  • Ability to reorder attachments, copy attachments to clipboard, and export cards to Apple Wallet
  • Email accounts as an item type
  • Shared and automatically updated with family

In-app purchases

None

Password Manager Data Vault

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Uplock

Subscriptions4
  • Uplock+ (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Uplock+ Family (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • Uplock+ (Yearly)$14.991 Year
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  • Uplock+ Family (Yearly)$24.991 Year
One-time2
  • Uplock+ Individual (Lifetime)$49.99
  • Uplock+ Family (Lifetime)$89.99

Questions

Is Password Manager Data Vault free?
Password Manager Data Vault costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Uplock free?
Uplock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Password Manager Data Vault or Uplock?
Uplock is rated higher. Password Manager Data Vault averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Uplock averages 4.8 from 113 ratings.
Do Password Manager Data Vault or Uplock have ads?
Neither Password Manager Data Vault nor Uplock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Password Manager Data Vault or Uplock?
Password Manager Data Vault ships an update every 2 months, and Uplock every 9 days. Most recently, Password Manager Data Vault was updated on September 22, 2026 and Uplock on September 21, 2026.

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